At this point in time, we really want to make sure that our immune system is working well. Our immune system is our defence mechanism, against viruses, bacteria, pathogens, and cancer cells. We don’t want our immune system to be under functioning, or over [...]
I want to talk about a concept that not many people are talking about and that is the concept of TERRAIN. I watched a documentary movie with my daughter called the Biggest Little Farm, about a sustainable farm. They had to build an ecosystem [...]
ABSORPTION: It's where we absorb the nutrients from the foods we eat and those nutrients nurture every cell in our body. We literally are what we eat! Our bodies are able to convert the foods we eat into every cell, tissue and organ in our [...]
Infrared saunas – one of the most effective ways to move fat-soluble toxins out of the body Exercise and movement – sweating, increase circulation, improve lymphatic drainage Fasting or Intermittent fasting (18:6) – use ketones as fuel, which mobilizes fat-soluble toxins Binding agents – [...]
Histamine intolerance occurs when there is a build up of histamine in the body. Digestive symptoms can occur with histamine intolerance because histamine is important for helping to break down food, therefore common symptoms include diarrhea, chronic constipation, nausea and vomiting, gas or bloating, [...]
Phytate or phytic acid are compounds within plants, which are the plants natural defense mechanism against predators such as animals and insects. When we try to consume phytates, they have a similar effect on our systems and these phytates are considered an anti-nutrient. Phytates [...]
Chewing slowly gives the body time to produce more bile Take choline: Choline is an important lipotropic nutrient in every cell. It helps emulsify fats and make them water-soluble. It helps with lipid transport, liver repair, nerve conductivity, brain development and cognition. It helps [...]
UBI is a therapy that we offer within our clinic and it has a number of different positive effects in terms of boosting our health. This is a natural therapy that has been used in medicine for well over 70 years with significant results [...]
Urine test: presence of acetoacetate (type of ketone) – limited insight into whether the body is burning fat for fuel Blood test: measures beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), a form of ketone. This is the most accurate way to test for ketones. Breathalyzer: measures acetone in breath, [...]
What is the difference between the conventional approach to SIBO and the naturopathic approach to SIBO?Conventional medical treatment of SIBO is using antibiotics. This approach leads to additional problems as it disrupts the microbiome.Naturopathic medical approach is to restore proper functioning of protective barriers such [...]
