by kristinsparkadmin | 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 kristinsparkadmin | 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 kristinsparkadmin | 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 kristinsparkadmin | 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 kristinsparkadmin | 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 kristinsparkadmin | Mar 7, 2017 | Cleanse, Detoxification, Health, Wellness
YOU’RE INVITED TO… Dr. Kristin’s 21-Day Spring Clean! Join me on Sunday, March 26th at 1:00pm at The Golden Mean Wellness Shoppe for a health talk about the “21-Day Spring Clean” detoxification program, as well as tips and facts about detoxing and dietary...
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