4 Epic Talks Happening this August 2018
Safer Sunscreen Solutions for Kids
UPCOMING FREE WORKSHOP
It has been a hot one here in Toronto!
Now that it’s officially summer, keeping your little ones safe in the sun is of upmost importance. Join me Friday July 13th at 11am when I discuss how to stay safe in the sun.
Gluten Sensitivity, Is It All In Your Head?
A recent study was published claiming that gluten sensitivity doens’t exist. Not surprising, I received several requests from friends and patients asking me to comment on the findings. This blog article is not about debunking the study. I simply wish to educate people about this health issue and what the results actually mean.
Think Twice before Reaching for that Tylenol- Use of Painkillers during Pregnancy Could Lower your Future Baby’s Fertility.
A recent study brings into question the safety of paracetamol (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil) during pregnancy. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh exposed fetal ovaries and testes to paracetamol (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil) for 7 days inside a lab.
Yeast Infections-What’s a Girl to Do?
Yeast infections……never a fun time. It is estimated that 75% of women will have at least one yeast infection during her lifetime.1 Even more fun, approximately one in six women suffer from “recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis”, meaning they have more than 4 yeast infections per year!1
Hormonal Acne- The Guide You’ve Been Searching For
Aren’t you glad you’re 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 hormonal 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.
The Best Paleo Banana Bread…..and the Instagram Photo that Blew Up My Phone
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.
Paleo Raw Oreos- You Need to Make These Now
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.
The Three Phases of Adrenal Burnout & My Personal Experience with Cortisol Testing
Picture this, you’re running from a bear. In order for you to run faster and get away, your body releases a of surge of cortisol and adrenaline. During this ‘fight or flight’ response, cortisol helps raise our blood pressure, increase blood flow to our muscles, reduce inflammation and heighten mental focus. However, this comes at a cost of suppressing other bodily functions including our immune, digestive and reproductive system. This is referred to as the The Alarm Stage.
