This is one of my favourite quick and easy breakfast on the go recipes that's a variation from the one that I got from the lovely Natasha who helps keep us all organized at Insight Naturopathic Clinic.
The nutrition of...
Over the past month, I've been seeing a variety of patients who all seem to need an anti-inflammatory diet. So I figured I should write a blog post on it as well since there's definitely something requiring anti-inflammatory in...
Another often used cookbook in my house is Angela Liddon's Oh She Glows. This is a favourite recipe of mine when I have my girlfriends over for a chat and some sangrias on the weekend.
Why are strawberries good for...
This is my spin on a popsicle recipe that I saw in one of my favourite cookbooks: Joy McCarthy's Joyous Health. With summery weather just around the corner, pin or favourite this recipe and give it a try.
Avocados are one...
What are omega-3 fatty acids?
Omega-3 fatty acids are PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids) which are healthy fats that your body can't make on its own, which means you'd have to get it from your diet.
The two most beneficial types are...
In clinic, I see many patients who are trying to get pregnant -- whether it's naturally or with ART (assisted reproductive technology). This by extension means that I also have patients who will eventually be breastfeeding, and both pregnancy...
What’s all the hype about?
Glutathione (GSH) is made up of 3 amino acids: cysteine, glutamine and glycine. It is a major antioxidant because its main function is detoxification of the body. The parts of the body that contain the...
If you Google "what supplements increase fertility", one of the top ones that come up are CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10). But what's all the hype about?
What is CoQ10?
CoQ10 is a fat-soluble antioxidant found in high concentrations in mitochondria. Mitochondria is...
What is Melatonin?
Melatonin is a hormone that is made in a tiny little gland called the pineal gland that sits just above the middle of your brain. As the sun begins to set in the evening, you naturally produce...
One of the blood tests that you should run when you're thinking of getting pregnant is ferritin.
What is ferritin?
Ferritin is a reflection of the iron levels that you have stored in your body.
What does having low ferritin mean?
If you...
