Changes in your hair health can be distressing. Whether it's increased or premature hair-loss; difference in texture, colour, or even scalp health, these shifts can be alarming and often motivate people to seek my expertise.

From a naturopathic perspective, a decline in hair health can indicate an underlying health imbalance, often due to one or more of the following:

IBS is a frustrating condition because it does not point to any cause - why are my bowels acting this way? Often people think the origin is food and they go around in circles trying to elucidate the cause.

The vast majority of thyroid disease is autoimmune in origin. What this means is that your body is creating antibodies to attack its own tissue, in this case - your thyroid gland.

THE MOST REVEALING HEALTH QUESTION I ASK MY PATIENTS IS: What does your poo look like?  Most people get skittish with this question and hesitate to disclose all the fine particulars, but when it comes to your poo the devil...

Change of season is the perfect time to work on building your immune system to prepare for the harsh winter months ahead. 

The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, love, and connection.  But for many, it can be a stressful time.  Schedules are busy, healthy eating and exercise go out the window, and (for some) spending time with family can be triggering.

Have you decided that this is the year that you are going to get in shape, lose that weight, and deal with that annoying health issue?

Managing chronic pain is a difficult road to navigate and can significantly affect your daily quality of life and overall happiness.

Spring weather is finally here! This is a breath of fresh air for most people, but for those who suffer from seasonal allergies, the imminent approach of seasonal change isn't so welcome.

The vast majority of my patients are searching for dietary solutions to their medical concerns and feel confused and at a loss on what is best to eat to support their health.

Are you aware of the vast number of carcinogenic chemicals and hormone disruptors in your cosmetics and personal care products?

This delicious treat is easy to make, won't cause tummy upset, and is perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy!

One compliment I receive (graciously) on a regular basis is how healthy and youthful my skin looks. This is not a make-up artistry technique but rather, a steadfast commitment to a nutritionally-dense diet, healthy lifestyle, hot yoga, and these insider tips.

The warmer weather is finally here (sort of), and I don't know about you, but this welcomed change of season motivates me to dust off my blender and revive my morning smoothie routine.

Impress your guests this Rosh Hashanah!

I've recently started to pay attention at the grocery store to where my fresh produce is coming from. I was appalled to learn that the organic apples I had been munching on all summer were coming from New Zealand - talk about not buying local!

What are the next steps?

If you suffer from constipation, or any other digestive distress, please book a video or in-person consultation with me. Once I know your full health story I can properly advise you with a customized health plan including diagnostic tests, highly effective wellness remedies, and dietary recommendations.

Holidays are those special times when we can all get together to share some delicious food in the company of friends and family. This year is a little different with all of us trying to keep our 2020 bubbles small, but no matter the group sizes, managing your IBS issues is still paramount. Planning ahead is key to managing IBS during the Holidays. Here are our Top 5 tips to help you survive the most delicious time of the year.

There are plenty of foods you shouldn't eat when you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), there is no denying that. You might focus solely on eating foods that won't make your IBS any worse, but what gets overlooked is a focus on what foods might...

FODMAPs are a group of carbohydrates found in common foods identified as contributing to symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The term FODMAP is an acronym coined by a group of researchers at Monash University in Australia as a way to refer to these particular carbohydrates:

If you have IBS, you probably have Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). Scientific studies have shown that up to 84% of people with IBS test positive for SIBO.