Flour, Sugar, and Oils The below foods are poor sources of nutrients and your first step to a healthier life is taking them out of your diet! Remove the following foods during your reset diet: Grains/Flour: Bagels Biscotti Bread Breaded or floured meats Brownies Cake Cereal Cookies Cornbread … [Read more...]
Food Sources of Key Nutrients
Utilize this handout to ensure the addition of nutrient-dense foods into your diet. These nutrients are essential for optimal health, and there are many delicious foods that provide them abundantly. Vitamin A ■Liver ■Egg yolks ■Cod liver oil Vitamin D ■Sunshine (not a food but the best source of Vitamin D) ■Cod … [Read more...]
Functional Medicine vs. Conventional Medicine
In conventional medicine, there is a doctor for every part of your body; cardiologists for the heart, gastroenterologists for the digestive system, neurologists for the brain and nervous system, podiatrists for your feet, and ophthalmologists for your eyes. Due to this compartmentalized system, conventional medicine focuses on individual body … [Read more...]
Gluten 101
Adopting a gluten-free diet doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Remember that you are changing your lifestyle and health habits for the better! Committing to gluten-free foods should be a positive and stress free experience. Changing these aspects of your diet will expose your palate to a wide variety of flavors. Below, you will find 10 steps … [Read more...]
Supplements for the Restoration of Gut Barrier Integrity
Vitamins A & D Best obtained from Virgin Cod Liver oil Follow serving size found on the bottle and ensure taken daily. Nordic Naturals Arctic Cod Liver Oil Liquid – Orange Flavour is best Purchase @ The Light Cellar in Calgary or Two Pharmacy in Cochrane Zinc Very high dose required 110mg 3x/day 8 … [Read more...]
High Cholesterol and Heart Disease
Most of us have been taught that dietary cholesterol and saturated intake are the leading causes of heart disease. However, unless you are a “hyper-responder,” dietary cholesterol and saturated fat intake don’t significantly affect blood levels of cholesterol or heart disease risk. The latest research suggests that metabolic problems like … [Read more...]
How To Boost Testosterone Naturally
Intermittent Fasting Intermittent fasting has been shown to increase testosterone by nearly 200 percent or even up to 400 percent. (1) A study by the University of Virginia Medical School noted that growth hormone levels increased 2,000 percent over the baseline in men who ate no calories for 24 hours, and growth hormone levels are correlated … [Read more...]
How To Heal A Leaky Gut Naturally
The most important step to healing your gut naturally is to remove foods that are known to contribute to this condition. As well as removing the specific foods that you are allergic/sensitive to. Foods known to contribute to leaky gut include: Wheat/Gluten Grains Refined sugar(s) If you have performed food … [Read more...]
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