Detox Summit: How To Stay Clean In A Toxic World – Part 1
The Institute of Functional Medicine held the first ever Detox Summit which brought together experts such as Dr Mark Hyman, Dr Amy Meyers, Dr Jeffery Bland, and Dr David Perlmutter. The focus of the summit was to gain an understanding of the environmental toxins we are faced with on a daily basis, how they can […]
What You Should Know About Balancing Hormones Naturally
An Integrative Approach to Naturally Balancing Hormones There are many different causes of hormonal imbalances and this highly effective 10-step approach addresses all the factors that impact a woman’s health and can be used to start balancing hormones naturally. This well-rounded approach to women’s wellness resolves and treats both causes and symptoms, prevents the effects […]
Leaky Gut Syndrome and How It Affects Autoimmunity
What is Leaky Gut Syndrome? The term leaky gut syndrome, or leaky gut, refers to a condition in which the lining of the small intestine is more permeable than it should be and becomes subject to inflammation by various stressors. This increase in permeability allows entry of toxic material into the bloodstream that would normally […]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Or Lyme Disease?
The symptoms of Lyme Disease are almost indistinguishable from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia. They share the same pathophysiology of total immune dyregulation with out of control cytokine production and inflammation. This two series post will look at the approaches of two of the most knowledgeable physicians on CFS/Fibromyalgia and Lyme Disease, Dr […]
The Hidden Epidemic of Lyme Disease in BC
What is Lyme Disease Lyme Disease is the most common tick borne infection in British Columbia and the most common disease transmitted by insects in Canada. Recent estimates by the CDC show that current statistics on Lyme Disease do not include the unknown number of people who are infected but who are not adequately […]