Lending Library Book Review: The Secret Life of Your Microbiome
Have you ever considered that your health is deeply connected to the world around you? The Secret Life of Your Microbiome by Susan L. Prescott and Alan C. Logan explores this fascinating connection, showing how trillions of microbes living within us are influenced by everything from the food we eat to our environment and even our emotional well-being.
This book challenges the conventional view of health by emphasizing the importance of biodiversity–not just in nature, but inside our bodies too.
Menopause is a significant life transition for women, marked by the end of menstruation and the onset of various physical and emotional changes. Menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, mood swings, and insomnia, can vary greatly among women and may last for several years. During this time, women also experience an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and dementia. Women need a short-term plan to address symptoms and a long-term plan to prevent chronic disease. Naturopathic medicine is the perfect discipline to deliver on these goals. Here are several reasons why it is so well-suited to a menopausal patient.
20 years ago I had a professor, a Naturopathic Doctor who grew up in Central American, who prescribed very specific dietary regimens: rye bread but not spelt. Hard Wasa crisps but no crackers. Hard cheeses but not soft ones. Patients and Clinicians often responded to this fringe advice with indignation and skepticism. Nonetheless, patients who took his advice experienced significant health improvements.
Menopause Group Classes for Naturopathic Patients at KIHC
Cancer Care Ontario has built a cancer risk assessment tool called My CancerIQ, which helps us explore where our personal risk lies and preventive actions we can take to reduce our cancer risk. We’ve included links below for 5 different types of cancer.
Eastern and old-world medical approaches that existed for thousands of years before our Western conventional model, teach us that every part of our mind, body, and spirit, is connected to all other parts. Our body works like an ecosystem: Pull on one string and the others react.
Many of us are already aware that even mild chronic dehydration contributes to fatigue, brain fog, headaches, constipation, insomnia, and many more health challenges! Quantity matters.
These days, when uncertainty and change define our practice, it’s important that healthcare providers work together and offer each other a supportive environment. Our team is working hard to accommodate our patient load, but we need help! We’re waiting for the right regulated health professional to 