Digestive Health

Bold bowel talk: How to track & evaluate your transit time

Everyone poops. And healthy poops are more important to our overall wellbeing than you might think. Although getting real about toilet talk might seem embarrassing,… Read More

How does melatonin affect your gut microbiome?

Melatonin is a hormone that has the power to impact one of the most essential and peaceful processes of the body. Sleep. If we… Read More

How do I choose the right probiotic?

Probiotics are quickly becoming well-known for the many benefits they deliver to our body, especially when it comes to our gut and digestive health. When… Read More

Choosing the right carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are often painted in a negative light, but they’re actually an essential nutrient that we need to produce energy. Although some types of carbohydrates… Read More

Fats: The facts and the fiction

In a world that has often painted dietary fats as “bad” and all types of fats with the same brush, it’s no surprise that people… Read More

The Jarisch Herxheimer Reaction: What it is and how to deal with it

Are you in the process of trying a sugar-free diet and experiencing headaches, nausea, fatigue, skin rashes, and joint ache in the process? Before you… Read More

What’s the difference between Candidiasis and leaky gut syndrome?

Candida overgrowth and leaky gut syndrome share many similarities. Both can be triggered by the same causes, including diet, stress, and medication. They can exist… Read More

A holistic approach to repairing leaky gut

Increased intestinal permeability, also referred to as leaky gut syndrome, is an intestinal condition characterized by changes to the intestinal epithelial cells. This… Read More

The connection between probiotics and immune health

Our small and large intestines are home to hundreds of species of bacteria and other microorganisms, which are collectively referred to as the gut microbiome. Read More

Can poor gut health lead to stress?

According to Statistics Canada, 30% of Canadians between the ages of 35-54 consider most days to be stressful. Stress can manifest itself in a variety… Read More