What Happens If You’ve Had Your Gall Bladder Removed
No gall bladder, no stones. True, but the removal of this occasionally troublesome little sac can soon result in several…
The Difference Between Food Allergy, Sensitivity and Intolerance
Clients often ask me, “how do you know if it’s a food allergy or a food sensitivity or a food…
5 Gluten-Free Dining Options in Ottawa You Didn’t Know About
Yes, it is wonderful that many Italian restaurants in Ottawa are now offering gluten-free dining options–but for those looking for…
How to Get Your Optimum Magnesium Intake
Magnesium is one of the forgotten essential nutrients, overlooked by the food industry and the medical community in favour of…
Five Ways to Contract Parasites
Parasites. For many, this word conjures up frightening images of 10-foot-long worms, like tapeworms, the eggs of which have been…
You Can’t Detox Without This
There are a lot of detox programs out there. I don’t mean for alcohol or other drug addictions; I am…
Sushi: Don’t Eat it Without These 3 Ingredients
Over the holidays, I was playing a board game called “Wasabi!” with friends. The object of the game is to…
3 Worst Things to Eat if You Have IBS
Saying that what you eat and drink has no influence on IBS is like saying it doesn’t matter what kind…
Three Limitations of Food Combining
Food combining guidelines are nothing new. Ever since the 1970s, when a publication named “Fit for Life” recommended that certain…
Why Popeye Never Complained About IBS
Gas. Bloating. Cramping. Constipation. All of the above, out of nowhere? Perhaps you’ve been wondering if it’s IBS (Irritable Bowel…