If you’ve ever gone on a diet only to regain your lost weight soon after its completion, you’re not alone — research shows the vast majority of diets are doomed to fail. Drastic shifts in your eating habits can work and may help you slim down fast, but any changes will likely be temporary, dietitians …
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Integrative and Functional medical nutrition therapy can be extremely helpful for a wide variety of symptoms and ailments, including depression, fatigue, brain fog, bloating, constipation, abdominal pain, weight gain, joint pain, inflammation, autoimmunity and thyroid health. It focuses on the functioning of various systems within the body beyond treating the symptoms by examining the underlying …
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The prevalence of anxiety and depression is on the rise and if your symptoms are persistent and interfere with normal daily functioning, coping can be a challenge and requires making lifestyle changes. Here are some signs that may be contributing to your feeling unwell and anxious. 1. Are you eating and drinking regularly? When we …
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Brain fog aka memory loss and decreased attention span is a common complaint by many of my patients nowadays. Brain fog is caused by a lack of blood flow to your brain called hypoperfusion. Hypoperfusion causes inflammation in the brain which then causes damage to the cells of the brain. Brain fog slows your reflexes …
If you’re like a lot of people, you might skip breakfast before a workout. Maybe this is because you’re heading to spin class and it’s in less than an hour. Or you’re taking your dog for a three-kilometre run before heading off to work and you don’t have time. But failing to fuel up before …
Heartburn also known as Acid Reflux or GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) is one of the most common gastro intestinal GI tract disorders. It refers to the presence of stomach contents which are acidic in nature in the esophagus. It is usually caused by a weakened valve (LES-lower esophageal sphincter) between the esophagus and stomach which …
Opportunities for family and friend gatherings will be multiplied as the holiday season approaches along with an array of meals and drinks that aren’t necessarily served with nutritional quality or balanced quantities in mind. Although this time can be super enjoyable and important for reconnecting with loved ones, it can be difficult to navigate, if …
