by kristinsparkadmin | 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 kristinsparkadmin | Mar 1, 2019 | Digestion, Health, Travel, Wellness
Travel is a beautiful experience. Seeing new parts of the World, visiting friends and family, experiencing new cultures; there is so much to gain from travel. When travelling by air, sea, or land you are exposed to many new sights, foods, people, and places, and this...
by kristinsparkadmin | 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 kristinsparkadmin | 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 kristinsparkadmin | 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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