One of the strongest beliefs that permeate our culture is that there are a special few who are naturally endowed with gifts or talents that propel them to levels of success that the rest of us can only dream of. Does that belief hold weight under scientific scrutiny? Perhaps there's something far more simple going on. Maybe these "natural" … [Read more...]
Adrenal fatigue is a controversial topic. Both in the conventional and alternative medicine communities. Medical doctors don't acknowledge its existence. Alternative and natural practitioners diagnose everyone with it. Somewhere between the two extremes lies the truth behind adrenal fatigue. In this post, we'll expose the common myths surrounding … [Read more...]
More than 120,000 Canadians are diagnosed with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) each year. (1) Could osteopathy offer help for IBS? Even though more than 14% of Canada’s population suffers from IBS, only 40% of them will seek medical attention. The estimated cost to the Canadian healthcare system for IBS alone exceeds $6.5 billion each year. IBS is … [Read more...]
350,000 Canadians have celiac disease. But more than ten million Canadians purchase gluten-free products. Are gluten-free foods actually healthy? Or, are they contributing to other illnesses? Canada's gluten-free market has been growing by nearly 30% per year since 2008. (1) In fact, the gluten-free movement is the most popular food allergy the … [Read more...]
Have you followed the recommendation of a healthcare practitioner and completely changed your diet to be gluten-free? Only to realize it made no change in your symptoms. You're not alone. Many people jump on the gluten-free bandwagon with hopes that it will be a cure-all. Why do some people seem to improve on a gluten-free diet while others … [Read more...]
Have you noticed fatigue or brain fog shortly after eating? An intolerance to certain carbohydrates may be contributing to your symptoms! Nearly half of the food a typical North American eats comes from carbohydrates. (1) This includes both refined and unrefined carbohydrates. Unrefined carbohydrates are eaten in their natural form and … [Read more...]
By age forty, 50% of the Canadian population will have or have had a mental health disorder. (1) Could gluten be part of the problem? It likely won't surprise you to learn that depression is more common among those living with chronic illness. But is the depression a separate illness? Or, is it a symptom of living with chronic illness? And what … [Read more...]
Fewer daylight hours directly affects your energy levels. But the good news is it only takes a few simple changes to get a lot more energy. If you experience winter fatigue, you're not alone. Between 2% & 3% of Canadians suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a kind of depression that appears at certain times of the year. It … [Read more...]