Part 2: Inflammation (and Stress) The role of inflammation in illness has been well documented. In recent years, inflammation has been linked to conditions not previously thought to have an inflammatory origin – from cancer to dementia and everything in between. In the realm of mental health, inflammation is now recognized to fuel depression in… Continue reading Naturopathic Medicine & Mental Health: Inflammation (and Stress)
Tag: gut health
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 find relief, and are usually unable to even find an answer as to why they have these symptoms, let alone what can be done about them.… Continue reading SIBO
Acne
For many people, acne is a common occurrence during puberty and teenage years – an inconvenient right-of-passage that is hoped to clear and disappear with patience. However, for some, it lasts much longer and goes beyond the appearance of the odd pimple. At its worst, it can be a persistent and painful concern that left untreated, can… Continue reading Acne
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 used interchangeably but there are differences. Food intolerances involve the reduced ability to digest certain types of foods with the most common being lactose intolerance. Our… Continue reading Food Sensitivities