Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Why do we treat Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth? Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is incredibly common, and leads to numerous digestive symptoms, as well as contributing heavily to the...
Seasonal Allergies No More!
The sun is shining and the warm weather is here, but for hundreds of people in Calgary, this time of year also brings itchy eyes, sneezing, runny nose, nasal...
Castor Oil Packs
The castor bean (Oleum ricini) has a traditional use as a cathartic (strong laxative when taken internally) and has been used for constipation and to induce labour. However, a...
Gut Bacteria and Naturopathic Medicine
“The three pounds of microbes that you carry around with you may be more important for some health conditions than every single gene in your genome.” Digestion, gut bacteria...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
“So I’m told I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, but why is my bowel so irritable?!” Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is extremely common, affecting at least 15% of people. For...
5 Naturopathic Tips for a Healthy Gut
It’s amazing how many patients we see that deal with symptoms of indigestion daily, ranging from simple gas and bloating to more severe abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea. Here...
Healthy Holiday Eating
Top 5 ways to avoid having a 'food baby' We all look forward to eating yummy, delicious foods during the holiday season, but we certainly don't want to feel...
Diet and Digestion: The Root of Health
The Effect of Diet and Digestion on our Health All of our health and well-being begins in our digestive tract. I will almost always remark to patients that “it’s...
Intermittent Fasting
Introduction What we eat and how we eat have profound and powerful effects on our bodies. How could they not? There are numerous example of this. When implemented properly...