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 | 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 | 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”...
by Dr Kristin Spark ND | Jan 14, 2017 | Digestion, Health, Opinions, Wellness
“You are what you eat”. This is not old news to you. Your parents have been sharing this with you since you began making your own food choices, as a child, long ago. Flash forward: it’s 2017 and here you are, new years goals aplenty, looking in the cupboards and on...
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