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 | 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 | 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 | Feb 23, 2017 | Diets, Digestion, Foods, Health, Opinions, Testing, Wellness
A food sensitivity is different than a food allergy which is different from a food intolerance. These terms are mutually exclusive and are not interchangeable! Food allergies trigger IgE immune reactions, wherein, food sensitivities trigger IgG immune reactions. Food...
by Dr Kristin Spark ND | Feb 15, 2017 | Cancer prevention, Cardiovascular health, Diets, Digestion, Foods, Health, Resources, Wellness
The Merits of Going Mediterranean Low fat… Vegan… Gluten-free… Anti-inflammatory… High protein… Paleolithic… Carb-free… Ketogenic… ? Knowing what diet is best suited for your lifestyle and health goals is not easy, especially with so many options and “qualified”...
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