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In Canada, 40% of adults are overweight. And 20% of Canadian adults are obese. (1) The main contributor to this: the food you eat. The food you eat, or, your diet is one of the main contributors to your health and well-being. Altering it can be one of the more challenging endeavors. Especially when it's a complete overhaul. The typical Canadian … [Read more...]
This blog post is the third in the series Possible Causes of IBS. Be sure to check out the other posts: Does Low Stomach Acid Cause IBS? Does SIBO Cause IBS? Could IBS be caused by something as simple as a bacterial infection? The perfect microbiome A microbiome is the collection of good and bad bacteria in your body. Ideally they are … [Read more...]
Neither domestic cereals nor milk from hoofed animals is "natural" food in an evolutionary or physiological sense... If there is a single complex of events responsible for the deterioration or human health and ecology, agricultural civilization is it. -Paul Shepard, Coming Home to the Pleistocene The reason why celiac disease and gluten … [Read more...]
Adopting a gluten-free diet doesn't have to feel overwhelming. In fact, it should be a positive experience that exposes your palate to a wide variety of flavors. Below, you'll find 10 steps that make adopting a gluten-free diet easy and cost effective. Enjoy. 1. Start Small You don't have to have your new gluten free diet dialed in by tomorrow. … [Read more...]
Gluten can affect many aspects of pregnancy. From fetal development to the risk of miscarriages and infertility. This is the third post in a 3-part series. For additional readings on gluten’s effect on pregnancy please see my other articles: Gluten’s Effects On Pregnancy (Part I): Celiac Disease Gluten’s Effects On Pregnancy (Part II): … [Read more...]
Gluten can affect many aspects of pregnancy. From fetal development to the risk of miscarriages and infertility. This is the second post in a 3-part series. For additional readings on gluten’s effect on pregnancy please see my other articles: Gluten’s Effects On Pregnancy (Part I): Celiac Disease Gluten’s Effects On Pregnancy (Part … [Read more...]
Gluten can affect many aspects of pregnancy. From fetal development to the risk of miscarriages and infertility. This is the first post in a 3-part series. For additional readings on gluten’s effect on pregnancy please see my other articles: Gluten’s Effects On Pregnancy (Part II): Infertility Gluten’s Effects On Pregnancy (Part III): Mental … [Read more...]
Can SIBO cause fatigue? In my experience, SIBO fatigue is very real. But does SIBO cause fatigue? Small intestine bacterial overgrowth or SIBO is a diagnosis that is relatively new, so the medical community still has lots to learn. But if you've been struggling to find a cause of your unexplained fatigue, SIBO could be the answer you're … [Read more...]