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Endometriosis and Gut Health: How does the gut microbiome affect endometriosis pain?
The central role of our microbiome in supporting nutritional status, mediating inflammation, impacting estrogen levels, and modulating immune function are critically important to the development and proliferation of endometriosis. Naturopathic Medicine considers the complex and interrelated features of endometriosis to create effective and lasting treatment options that can reduce pelvic pain and blood loss, improve fertility outcomes, and foster an enhanced sense of control over one’s body.
Endometriosis and Gut Health: How does the gut microbiome affect endometriosis pain?
The central role of our microbiome in supporting nutritional status, mediating inflammation, impacting estrogen levels, and modulating immune function are critically important to the development and proliferation of endometriosis. Naturopathic Medicine considers the complex and interrelated features of endometriosis to create effective and lasting treatment options that can reduce pelvic pain and blood loss, improve fertility outcomes, and foster an enhanced sense of control over one’s body.
Delicious (Yes Delicious!) Black Bean and Beet Brownies!
Black bean beet brownies Low in sugar and high in nutritious whole foods, these make a wonderful treat that won't leave you with a blood sugar crash. You can play around with the type of chocolate you use (I love using mint or you could use caramel chips or pieces as...
Emotional Wellness Series
Emotional Wellness Series 8 weeks Led by Ann-Marie Ahye Tuesdays: 30 Oct., 6,13,20,27 Nov., 4,11,18 Dec. Time: 6-7:30pm Investment: $300 This Series is for those who feel ready to take greater responsibility for their Emotional Well-Being. A blend of...
A Deep Dive into Homeopathy
Our resident homeopath Kirk Kerr breaks down Homeopathy in this piece. To get a personalized assessment and to learn more about Kirk you can book in with him any time online! What is homeopathy? There are many ways to answer this question. Fundamentally, homeopathy...
Staying Healthy Through Seasonal Transitions
Late summer and early fall are times of transition as we step from the carefree, hot, often highly social and outdoor focused summer energy to the gentle turning inwards and slowing down energy of fall and winter. Some people lament this changing season but there are...
The Magic Of The Radish!
“When radishes are in season, doctors should take a break.” – Ancient Chinese proverb. Beyond the round red radishes of vegetable platter past, the radishes that are available to us now boast wonderful shapes, sizes, colours and flavours. From black to white, pink to...
Cold Brew Tea: How To
Take any one of your favourite herbal teas and leave it in the fridge overnight! No hot water needed! It adds a whole different flavour palate to the teas you already know know and love. Step 1: Combine 5tsp of loose-leaf tea with 1L of cold water. Step 2: Tightly...
Happy Gut, Healthy Lives
So much of our health and our vitality stems from our gut health. Our digestion of course, but also our energy, mood, ability to concentrate and even our sleep quality are all impacted by the health of our gut. There’s so much to know about it and at times it can be...
Grilled Asparagus with Pine Nuts and Grapefruit
This is a beautiful spring recipe from Angela Warburton, R.TCMP with a fresh twist on grilled asparagus 1 bunch of asparagus – cut into 1.5” pieces 1.5 tbsp pinenuts 2 tbsp Olive oil juice of ½ lemon and grated rind 1 small pink grapefruit peeled and remove pith and...
Wild Nettle Pesto
Perfect for spring, when Nettle is abundant, Dr. Dori Skye Engel shares her Nettle Pesto recipe Wild Nettle Pesto Big bag of raw nettle 3 cloves of garlic (or less if you are not such a garlic fan) ½ cup of olive oil ½ cup of hemp seeds (or nut or seed of your...
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