GERD: Addressing the Root Cause
Affecting up to 30% of the population in North America, and with the greatest rise affecting those between 30-39 years of age, GERD is becoming one of the most...
Food Allergies versus Food Sensitivities
Food has an enormous impact on health and how a person reacts to different foods can play a role in causing disease or contributing to symptoms. Many patients come to...
Food Sensitivities
What Are Food Sensitivities? How Are They Different from Food Intolerances and Food Allergies? Dr. Jennifer Yee explains: The terms “food sensitivities”, “food intolerances”, and “food allergies” are often...
SIBO
It is common to learn that our patients have been struggling with digestive symptoms - sometimes for many years. And despite great effort, they have not been able to...
Gut Microbiome
Did you know that your microbiome can change within 24-48 hours? And that your microbiome consists of approximately 5 trillion microbes? Dr. Shelby Garn explains: These guys do so...
The Gut Microbiome and ADHD: Understanding the Link
Recent research highlights an intriguing connection between the gut microbiome and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emphasizing the importance of a balanced gut microbiome in managing ADHD symptoms. This connection involves...
Fermented Gut-Friendly Berry Lemonade Recipe
Dr. Patti Yik loves making this delicious gut-friendly berry lemonade with her family! This recipe is from the “Healthy Kids, Happy Kids” book by Dr. Elisa Song: Ingredients: -...
Turkey & White Bean Chili Recipe
Dr. Kate Hadfield shares one of her favourite dishes in her household that is just as delicious as it is savoury: Turkey and White Bean Chili. Ingredients: 1 onion,...
Celiac Disease: The Effect on the Gut and Whole-Body Health
Celiac disease is more than a food intolerance — it's an autoimmune disorder that, when triggered by gluten (found in wheat, barley, and rye), causes the immune system to...