What is Histamine Intolerance? Histamine intolerance is a condition in which individuals experience adverse reactions to foods or substances that contain or release histamine. Histamine is a type of chemical that is produced by the body and is involved in many biological processes, including the regulation of stomach acid secretion, digestion, and sleep. Histamine is […]
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Having issues with digestion is not a pleasant experience. Symptoms such as feeling bloated, passing gas, being constipated, and having diarrhea can be quite uncomfortable. All of these are indicators of a digestion system that is not functioning correctly. Poor digestion can be the cause of many medical problems. When the digestive system fails to
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If you are having the same signs and symptoms or any other autoimmune issue, don’t hesitate to schedule a free 15-minute exploration appointment. Many people have heard about autoimmune conditions, where the body’s defense mechanisms turn against it and become a foe. Today I would like to bring attention to a different immunological issue: mast
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Candida albicans is a fungus, which inhabits most of our digestive tract and aid in digestion and absorbs nutrients from food. The most common area of the body for Candida to reside is in the gut, mouth, throat, vagina, and skin and as part of a healthy microbiome it usually doesn’t do us much harm.
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Are FODMAP’s causing your IBS? FODMAP’s are essentially different types of sugars and starches found in a variety of different foods. If you are suffering from SIBO, Candida, IBS, IBD (Crohn’s, Colitis), dysbiosis or any digestive issues, following a low FODMAP diet is a very effective way to reduce symptoms. What exactly are FODMAPs? FODMAP’s
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DUTCH Test Explained In functional and naturopathic medicine, we use many tests that many GPs don’t use. The DUTCH test is one of these tests. The DUTCH test is a very unique test that looks at all female and male hormones and is very extensive with its data output and analysis. The DUTCH test looks at
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DO I HAVE SIBO? – CAUSES AND WHY IT SO TOUGH TO TREAT The small intestine is narrower than the large intestine, however, it is actually the longest section of your digestive tube, measuring about 22 feet (or seven metres) on average. Gut bacteria are throughout the whole digestive tract but in varied amounts.
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Hormone Imbalance and Nutrition When we look at hormonal imbalance, nutrition can play an advantageous or detrimental role which needs to be managed carefully if you are presenting with symptoms. We know that foods we eat on a daily basis can affect circulating levels of hormones. Thyroid hormone homeostasis is influenced by our intake of
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Some Practical Tips to Approach IBS Having irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be challenging, painful and extremely uncomfortable, but you can improve your quality of life as well as reducing uncomfortable symptoms by changing your diet. Although these changes will impact symptoms you experience from IBS, they should be seen as a lifestyle change which
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Seasonal allergies aren’t always obvious, in that they can manifest in the form of skin problems or even mood swings. Did you know that there is a condition called leaky gut syndrome of which allergies can be a symptom and often go undiagnosed? According to a conventional medicine perspective, leaky gut syndrome is not considered
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