The Gut-Brain Axis
Introduction to the Gut-Brain Axis The gut-brain axis is a complex and intricate communication network between the gut and the brain. This connection involves a bidirectional signaling pathway that is constantly communicating between the two systems. The gut-brain axis has gained significant...
The Impact of Artificial Sweeteners on Insulin Resistance and the Gut
Introduction Artificial sweeteners are widely used in food and beverage products as a substitute for sugar. The most commonly used artificial sweeteners are aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin. Aspartame is approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. Sucralose is approximately 600 times sweeter than...
Integrative Medicine & Type 2 Diabetes
Overview Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose). In this condition, the body either resists the effects of insulin, which is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels, or doesn’t produce...
Adrenal Fatigue
We live in a world in which many people are feeling the effects of stress more than ever. The human body is equipped with a sophisticated stress response system that enables us to immediately react to whatever stressful stimuli we are exposed...
Unexplained Causes of Infertility
Naturopathic medicine offers a unique option for individuals who have received a diagnosis of unexplained infertility because Naturopathic Doctors are trained to look for other possibilities that traditional testing is lacking. The current diagnostic testing options available are used to identify the...
Concerned About Inflammation?
What is Inflammation? Inflammation is a process that occurs to protect ourselves from further injury, usually as a reaction to an injury, stress, or infection. Short term or acute inflammation is an important component of our immune systems, to help fight infection...
What does boosting the immune system mean and should you do it?
You might be reading a few articles on social media about boosting your immune system. A more accurate phrase would be activating or supporting immune function. A holistic or naturopathic approach can be a great option to prepare your immune system for foreign...