by Dr Kristin Spark ND | Oct 4, 2024 | Diets, Digestion, Foods, Health
As a naturopathic doctor, gut health is one of the cornerstones of my practice. It’s a field that fascinates me because the digestive system is the command center for so much more than we realize. Your gut doesn’t just help you break down food—it plays a vital role in...
by Dr Kristin Spark ND | Apr 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Endometriosis is a complex disease that affects about 10-15% of women with menstrual cycles. It can significantly decrease a woman’s quality of life, cause severe pain, and can impair her fertility. Additionally, the diagnostic process unfortunately takes...
by Dr Kristin Spark ND | Apr 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is challenging. It’s challenging for women, their families, and it has been challenging to navigate in medicine. PMDD affects about 3-8% of the female menstruating population, and causes significant impairment of daily function. ...
by Dr Kristin Spark ND | Mar 31, 2020 | Digestion, Testing, Wellness
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal condition that I see in my naturopathic practise, often because people are struggling, and have come to me as a last resort. Canada has one of the highest rates of IBS in the world, with 18% of the population...
by Dr Kristin Spark ND | Mar 1, 2019 | Digestion, Health, Travel, Wellness
When travelling by air, sea, or land you are exposed to many new sights, foods, people, and places, and this can pose health risks, such as: Food-borne illnesses, Traveller’s diarrhea, and Airborne illnesses I will touch on these three routes of infection and the...
by Dr Kristin Spark ND | Jan 28, 2019 | Diets, Foods, Health, Opinions, Uncategorized, Wellness
The Government of Canada released an updated Food Guide. (Yay!) I’ve been waiting patiently for this, as a naturopathic physician the “old” food guide just didn’t cut it. I will dive into some evidence informed reasons why I disliked the old food guide, so just keep...
by Dr Kristin Spark ND | Oct 22, 2018 | Adrenal, Health, Hormones, Mental health, Resources, Testing, Vitamins, Wellness
How does your body cope with stress? What happens when you experience stress? Do your palms or underarms get sweaty? Does your heart rate increase? Do your cheeks flush? Do you feel light headed or dizzy? These are common reactions to stressors and are signals that...
by Dr Kristin Spark ND | Mar 9, 2018 | Cancer prevention, Cleanse, Detoxification, Diets, Foods, Health, Hormones, Wellness
Estrogen is an important and powerful hormone that plays a crucial role in a women’s life. Estrogen effects many of the bodies tissues, but most importantly the ovaries, uterus, breast tissue and the cardiovascular tissues (heart, arteries and veins). With the...
by Dr Kristin Spark ND | Nov 16, 2017 | Cancer prevention, Cardiovascular health, Health, Hormones, Testing, Vitamins, Wellness
Vitamin D should be on your radar. You’ve probably heard about this sunshine vitamin before, but here is all that you really need to know to be informed and proactive with your health! Evidence clearly links the importance of vitamin D to bone health and...
by Dr Kristin Spark ND | Sep 8, 2017 | Hormones, Wellness
Is The Root Cause of Your Painful Period Your Thyroid? We know that imbalances in “female hormones” (estrogen, progesterone) can wreak havoc on a menstrual cycle, and can lead to PMS symptoms, mood swings, bloating and pain, but what if there was more to the picture...
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