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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
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