When I started running, I had no idea what to eat. So, I just ate it all. With these 10 tips, you can begin to shift your metabolic state and your training results. 1. Start your Nutritional Training now. Just like you are training your muscles, you are training your brain and body to eat […]
Running. Is. Awesome. It releases endorphins. It takes us to our happy place. It gives you a sense of purpose and accomplishment. But when we are tired and stressed, getting to this place of freedom can seem like a constant uphill run. It’s not you. You may be suffering from Nutrient Deficiencies that can leave you feeling like […]
Are you catching every cold that comes your way, yet determined to keep running? Continue reading to learn how to Beat the Immune Battle. Exercise, particularly running longer distances or intense work outs, can be a stressor on your system. The recovery phase from intense exercise has shown lower levels of lymphocytes in the blood. […]
PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is the most common hormone imbalance impacting women and teenage girls. Polycystic ovarian syndrome, meaning “multiple ovarian cysts” can start during puberty and can persist for years. For some women it starts later – but for all women and teenage girls, it is an incredibly frustrating, and sometimes painful condition. […]
Endometriosis impacts around 1 in 10 women of menstruating age and one-third to one-half of those women will struggle with infertility – about twice the rate of infertility of the general population. If you know you have endometriosis, or suspect it (painful periods, painful intercourse and pain when having a bowel movement are key signs), […]
Prejuvenation – Keeping Skin Looking Young and Healthy Many of my patients come to see me looking to restore their skin to health and to treat specific concerns including acne, scars, wrinkles and dark spots. What I have recently been thinking about is what Naturopathic medicine and holistic skincare can do to prevent these concerns […]
If you suffer from hormonal acne, you are not alone. Up to 23% of adult women experience acne! Now there are many different factors that affect acne. Inflammation is very important. Gut health is important. Anti-oxidant status is supremely important! But hormones make all the difference for women. Below are the 7 steps I use with patients to resolve their […]
IBS, SIBO, GERD – doctors sure know how to make your digestive tract sound complicated. But does it have to be complicated? And do you have to struggle with gas, bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation? The answer to both is no. You don’t have to suffer, and you can be empowered with knowledge to […]
“The alarm beeps at 6am. She pours some magnesium powder into one of her three water bottles, straps them to her waist and is off before anyone in the house is awake”. If you have a performance problem like headaches, case studies are a vital key to discover trends and uncover patterns. In this runner, […]
Retinoids are not all created equally: Retinoic Acid vs Retinol our favourite skin doctor has the answers: By Dr. Jen Newell Naturopathic Doctor Do the active ingredients in your skin care actually have research supporting their use? I have recently been talking to patients about the value of research supported ingredients in their skincare. Many […]
