The digestive system is connected to every other system in the body. When we are working on optimizing our digestion, this means more than just keeping our gut happy. Digestive health is inherently linked to our overall health and hormone balance, estrogen in particular. Our gut microbes and the estrobolome Our gut microbiome, the collection […]
By Dr. Shannon Vander Doelen, ND One of our favourite sayings here at IHI is “just because something is common, doesn’t mean it’s normal.” This statement is definitely applicable to dysmenorrhea, which is the medical term for painful menstruation. If I were a betting kind of gal, I would bet that you know a few […]
By Dr. Jen Newell, ND Recent news has highlighted the health risks posed by sports bottles, personal care products and food containers. Its scary information but how concerned should we really be? Many experts confirm that we should be very concerned, especially because women may be particularly vulnerable. Women tend to accumulate higher levels of […]
By Dr. Lisa Watson Clean Green! A healthy lifestyle is so much more than just diet and exercise. Our environment contributes to our health as well. Did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency has found that pollutants in the home are up to three to five times higher than outside?! The chemicals in […]
