Aren’t you glad you’re no longer a teenager? High school was tough. I have no desire to go back there and neither does your skin. But sometimes you feel like your 25 going on 15 if you’re struggling with acne all over again.

While the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes (P. Acnes) and inflammation are the two main causes of acne, hormone imbalances are also a major trigger. In my clinical experience, acne is often caused by a combination of hormonal dysregulation, food sensitivities, inflammation and gut dysbiosis. It is my job as a Naturopathic Doctor to treat the root cause of your acne for […]

I’m a sucker for a good banana bread, but it’s been a journey finding one that suits my dietary needs and also tastes good. After lots of trial and error, I finally perfected my favourite recipe! The recipe is below, but first a funny story about the Instagram photo that blew up my phone.

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This past weekend while on vacation in Halifax, I was tasked with making a dessert that would be safe for celiac disease and contain no dairy. These healthy Paleo Raw ‘Oreos’ are gluten- and dairy-free, and don’t require you to turn the oven on.

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