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...]
Fatigue-Free Body
Fatigue doesn't just exist on its own.
It's most often a symptom of a broader health issue. And to regain a fatigue-free body these issues needs to be addressed.
The health issues that cause fatigue can include gut problems like IBS to hormone imbalances to vitamin deficiencies.
Below you can find more information about the many health issues that can cause fatigue.
These articles show you the best way to get control of your health and regain your fatigue-free body - for good.
Are Carbohydrates Making You Tired?
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...]
What’s Behind Winter Fatigue
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...]
How To Talk To Your Doctor About Adrenal Fatigue
Why does the medical profession continue to ignore adrenal fatigue? Have you asked your doctor to treat your adrenal fatigue? If you have, I reckon you'd have received a skeptical look and a remark that sounded similar to: Adrenal fatigue is not a real medical condition. But all your other lab markers come back in normal ranges. And your … [Read more...]
Ice or Heat – What Should Be Used For Injuries?
Will ice heal an injured muscle? Or, does it prolong healing and even contribute to possible complications? So, you’ve got an injury, or perhaps just a painful muscle group. Do you grab the ice out of the freezer or should you go for the hot water bottle and tiger balm? Most of us will probably reach for something cold. The medical profession has … [Read more...]
Meditation & Adrenal Fatigue: Expectations vs Reality
For those with adrenal fatigue, you've likely thought about starting a meditation practice. But where do you begin? When you have adrenal fatigue, starting something new can feel overwhelming. Especially when that something is as foreign to you as meditation. Meditation should help to lower stress levels, not raise them. Those feelings of … [Read more...]
Does Bad Bacteria Cause IBS?
This blog post is the third in the series Possible Causes of IBS. Be sure to check out the other posts: Does Low Stomach Acid Cause IBS? Does SIBO Cause IBS? Could IBS be caused by something as simple as a bacterial infection? The perfect microbiome A microbiome is the collection of good and bad bacteria in your body. Ideally they are … [Read more...]
Gluten’s Effects on Pregnancy (Part I): Celiac Disease
Gluten can affect many aspects of pregnancy. From fetal development to the risk of miscarriages and infertility. This is the first post in a 3-part series. For additional readings on gluten’s effect on pregnancy please see my other articles: Gluten’s Effects On Pregnancy (Part II): Infertility Gluten’s Effects On Pregnancy (Part III): Mental … [Read more...]
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