How to Choose a Quality Glutathione Supplement
September, 2023 It is well known that glutathione is the body’s most powerful antioxidant helping to safeguard the body from free radicals while supporting detoxification, immunity, anti-aging and more. But how do you know which glutathione supplement to select? DELIVERY OPTIONS OF SUPPLEMENTAL GLUTATHIONE For glutathione supplementation to be beneficial, it needs to get into cells […]
Signs Your Liver Needs a Detox
September, 2023 Supporting Your Precious Liver Every day, your liver saves your life. The second largest organ in your body (after the skin), your liver works tirelessly to keep you healthy—performing a?stunning array of tasks. This workhorse filters everything you eat and drink, helps usher toxins safely out of the body, regulates blood sugar levels, stores […]
Is Coffee Bad for Your Gut? Debunking Myths & Eliminating Your Fears About Coffee
Dr Thomas Wnorowski 02 October, 2023 Is coffee bad for your gut? Probably not. If your gut is already sensitive, then you might experience symptoms from your morning mug of coffee (think an impromptu bathroom run). But in general, drinking coffee is known to decrease mortality rates and provide nutritional benefits. While coffee itself isn’t bad […]
When Mould Strikes: Understanding the Risks and Taking Action
Steven Imgrund, MS, CNS, LDN 21 September, 2023 Review current mould testing and remediation options to help navigate these sometimes confusing, expensive, and often life-changing conversations. A number of mysterious and unexplainable symptoms may result in your healthcare provider suspecting mould as an underlying factor contributing to ill health. A MycoTOX Profile and Organic Acids […]
The Stress and Sex Connection
Jaclyn Smeaton September, 2023 Stress is a natural and normal part of life—but when it becomes chronic, it can have a major impact on your overall well-being, including your sexual health. Stress can affect your libido, arousal, and orgasm, and can even lead to sexual dysfunction. Stress affects the sexual health of both men and […]
What to Expect – The Menopause Years
Rebecca Clemson September, 2023 When many women think about menopause, they think of suffering in silence for years with symptoms like hot flashes that culminate with the end of their menstrual cycle. What many women do not know is that this is a critical period for their health and an important time to lay a […]
Integrative Support for Patients with Fibrocystic Breasts
Brooke Ahnemann September, 2023 Fibrocystic breast changes are the most common breast condition, with up to 60% of women experiencing these changes at some point. Typically, though it can cause a lot of discomfort, it is usually a benign or harmless condition. EVALUATING FIBROCYSTIC BREAST CHANGES Fibrocystic refers to the breast tissue becoming lumpy, ropey […]
Breast Cancer, Nutrigenomics and Oestrogen Detoxification
Dr Christina O’Brien September, 2023 WHAT IS NUTRIGENOMICS? Nutrigenomics is an interdisciplinary field of study that investigates the relationship between nutrition, genes, and health. Derived from the words “nutrition” and “genomics,” nutrigenomics seeks to understand how the foods we eat interact with our genetic makeup to influence our health positively or negatively. This is a […]
Taking an Integrative Approach to Breast Health
Dr Lauren Young Summer School Edition EP05 on DUTCH Podcast Breast health is a topic often overlooked in conventional medicine. In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr Lauren Young explores breast health from an integrative perspective. Traditional medicine often focuses on screening for diseases, but Dr Young recognises that many women don’t fit the […]
New Perspectives on Breast Cancer Screening
Dr Tara Scott Summer School Edition EP04 on DUTCH Podcast In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr Tara Scott, discusses the changing landscape of breast cancer screening, estrogen metabolism, and hormone testing. As a classically trained OB/GYN, Dr Scott explains how the allopathic medical community isn’t given the tools to monitor hormone levels or […]
Whole-Body Approaches to Thyroid Dysfunction
Dr Filomena Trindade Summer School Edition EP03 on DUTCH Podcast In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr Filomena Trindade, a renowned expert in functional medicine delves into the intricate world of thyroid health and examines its influence on our overall well-being. Along with DUTCH Podcast host, Dr Jaclyn Smeaton, she illustrates the interconnectedness of […]
Living with Ikigai: Finding meaning in each day
In our fast-paced world that demands us to be pulled in many different directions, it’s no wonder that we can often feel weighed down by an array of negative emotions such as anxiety, overwhelm, disappointment, anger and sadness. This assault on our emotional health if not resolved can invariably manifest into lingering chronic problems. Navigating […]
Earned vs. Unearned Box Checking
Dr Samuel Yanuck September 20, 2023 This blog entry is about the mistakes we make that create blind spots in our case management processes. In working with patients whose challenges are complex, skilled clinicians work hard to avoid unearned box checking. This occurs when you decide or assume that you’ve taken care of a component […]
The Hormonal Dance – Navigating the body–mind connection
People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? The human body is a remarkable orchestra of interconnected systems and at the heart of this symphony are hormones. Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers and once released […]
Serrapeptase for Post Surgical Dental Pain
Dr Lauren Young September 14, 2023 ABSTRACT Post operative dental pain often requires use of anti-inflammatories, steroids or pain medications, which all have possible complications associated with their use. Serrapeptase has demonstrated potential in managing the side effects post dental procedures which offers promise to be an alternative treatment for patients. This mini literature review […]
