Food sensitivity is not a disease. However, it may play a role in causing disease or worsening certain symptoms. A protein called zonulin regulates the permeability of the connection between cells in the digestive tract. Zonulin is up-regulated by gluten and pathogenic bacteria, leading to increased intestinal permeability; also called “leaky gut” [1]. With increased
Learning and understanding when to seek care for conception health can be a grey area for women. Naturopathic Doctors focus on identifying potential physical, emotional and environmental risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes early in order to optimizing health outcomes for mom and baby. Through education and counseling, Naturopathic Doctors help you get to know
Hi, I’m Erin! I am a playful yogi, chocolate fanatic, and Naturopathic Intern at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. I love spending time with my family, being outdoors and empowering individuals to achieve and maintain sustainable lifestyle changes to optimize their health. I am thrilled to be joining Aspire Health on January
The holidays are here again and so we are ushered into shopping season. I thought I would share some of my tips for gift-giving to help promote a more relaxing and conscious holiday spirit. Clean Cosmetics I like to focus on what I think people need with a touch of something they don’t need. For
Did you know that prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men? With November being prostate cancer awareness month I wanted to share with you my top Superfoods to boosting your prostate health at any age! Colourful Berries Brightly coloured berries – strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries – are high in antioxidants,
I’m a huge proponent of self care. In fact I recently took a day off work and spent the day at a hydrotherapy spa (women’s only – sorry boys!). As I was relaxing in the pool, I was thinking about (a) the last time I really did something for myself and (b) when was the
Today on the blog we have a guest post from our friends Nourish and Glow, two holistic culinary nutritionists (Michelle Tirmandi and Rachel Bies) who have been helping their clients eat well and feel better for years. With the realization that many of their clients had limited time to prepare healthy meals, they decided they
Many people watching the Olympics this summer have been commenting on large red marks seen on prominent athletes bodies! These marks are from a Traditional Chinese Medicine practice known as cupping. Cupping uses heated glass or plastic jars to create a vacuum and draw the superficial layer of the skin up. This results in a
Why choose to see a ND? Consider these points below: 1) Another view on health. ND’s provide a holistic view of health – one that encompasses the mental, emotional and physical aspects of self. 2) Lengthy visits. A patient has 1 hour on average to discuss ALL their health concerns. 3) A non-drug prescription approach.