By now, most of us have heard the word microbiome—the collection of trillions of functional bacteria of all different species found in many places throughout ou...
The most common condition of the bones, by far, is osteoporosis. As you likely know, osteoporosis is characterized by a decreased bone mass and deterioration of...
Although your body has its own way of detoxing naturally, it can always use a helping hand now and again, especially after the postfestive season. The main way...
Would it surprise you to know that the human colon contains about 3.3 lb of bacteria?[1] This microbiota is practically its own organ, acting as an entire ecosy...
On the September 12 episode of The Tonic talk show, Jamie Bussin interviewed Dr. Philip Rouchotas, MSc, ND, discussing the health benefits and science behind pr...
For a healthy night’s rest, our bodies require between seven and eight hours of sleep. Poor or offset sleep increases the risk of cancer, diabetes, and cardiova...
Botanical medicine, or the study and use of plants as medicine, is one of my favourite healing modalities as a naturopathic doctor. I especially love using plan...
The human gastrointestinal tract (GIT) alone contains 1014 microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.[1] That’s approximately 100 times more microbi...
Let’s begin with the definition of probiotics; according to the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), probiotics are “Live...
Spring has finally arrived, and with it have come lots of sunshine, birds coming out to play—and, unfortunately, also a lot of sneezing, runny noses, and conges...
What Is Collagen? Collagen peptides have seemingly appeared out of nowhere. They are being advertised on social media, can be found on the covers of magazines…...
Naturopathic doctors are holistic practitioners and see the body with all its connections. We believe the basis of all disease and illness begins in the gastroi...
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