Have you heard of SIBO? It stands for Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Learning about this disease and its treatment has revolutionized the way I treat digestive health concerns. When someone presents in my office with digestive complaints, big or small, I follow a fairly straight ... View Post
How to Beat the 3 p.m. Sleepies.
Tell me if this sounds familiar. You get to the office—you're awake, you're alert—you get stuff done. You've had your morning coffee and you are thinking the big thoughts, reading and answering emails, and brainstorming with colleagues. You are on a roll. You are employee of the week. You get in ... View Post
You Know, There is a Pill For That
There is no doubt, we are a culture of thinking about our health after the fact. Most people don't think about their health at all until something goes wrong. Even as a naturopathic doctor, most of the patients that I see have a significant health issue bringing them in. Sure, we pay prevention lip ... View Post
The Skin You’re In
Spring is a great time to focus a little bit of extra energy on your insides and outsides. I do a Change of Season detox every year. It's a great way to boost your energy, decrease allergy symptoms, kick-start some weight loss and improve sleep. An additional benefit is clear and glowing skin—it's ... View Post
Good Clean (and Sexy) Fun
Last week I was in Vancouver visiting my mother. We were hanging out at her store and she had the awesome idea of writing a blog post together. About what, you ask? Why, about sex toys of course. My mom owns what was one of the first woman friendly, couple-centric sex shops in Vancouver. It's called ... View Post
My Perfectly Imperfect Life
There are times that I feel like the worst naturopath ever. Like when I leave work and grab a bag of chips for the bus ride home. Or, the fact that I haven't done any true exercise in... let's just say a long time. But then I remind myself that life is a giant balancing act and raising two kids, ... View Post
