Why I Chose This Path
I can’t tell you how many kids I have had come into my office and through the meet and greet they would say, “am I smiling I can’t feel my face” or “I can’t sleep so I take a pill or “people get annoyed and I have sit still so I have to take my […]
How I Learned the Hard Way
The journey of my health and wellness has been guiding me to where I am today. We all have our stories and struggles through the medical system or know someone that has struggled through some health issues. My story is, I had extreme fatigue, could fall asleep sitting up so I got into the habit […]
MTHFR Again!
One of my first blogs was about Methylenetetrahydrofolatereductase (MTHFR). I am not sure I understand why but Canada has not adopted the knowledge on the medical side. What is it? It is an enzyme in the methyl cycle of the body causing different individual outcomes such as heart disease, stroke, hypertension, preeclampsia during pregnancy, glaucoma […]
Balancing Blood Sugar
We don’t realize the significance in balancing blood sugar and the role it plays in mood and overall health. Have you ever had the “Hangry Feeling”? That is probably blood sugar issues. Blood glucose chaos makes way for a pattern of reactive Hypoglycemia, a condition where blood sugar level drops too low in non-diabetic individuals. […]
Zinc Copper
There are many nutrients that are effective in enhancing MT Function and limiting Pyrrole. Some of these nutrients are digestive enzymes, probiotics, trace minerals and essential fatty acids are often helpful. First though it is recommended to contact a health care professional. A part of the treatment that is important is the removal of excess […]
What Does Bio Individual Mean?
The term Bio Individual can be used when discussing health and it seems like a distant heavy term but is quite easy, not the rocket science meaning. It is the idea that certain factors such as ancestry plays a huge role in bio-individuality, according to the study by RB Eckhardt, Feb 2001. Foods that your […]
Changes to Natural Health Care Products
I do not normally take a public stand on many things, but I feel that this is something that the population needs to be aware of as it has major significance for all Canadians. There is about to be a major change in Natural Health Product Regulations with consultation in the federal parliament for these […]
Metallothionein and Brain Health
Metallothionein (MT) is a protein that plays an important role in mental health. The protein was discovered in 1957 and it is known that MT has a role with zinc and copper homeostasis, but also protection against oxidative stress. Poor MT function has been associated with ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. The functions […]
What is Pryole?
What is Pyrrole and what does it have to do with mental health? Glad you asked, this is a condition where there are too many pyrrole molecules in your body, the increase of these cells can cause mood swings and there is a connection to emotional, physical and mental health conditions. Although pyrrole molecules do […]
Understanding Oxidative Stress
Does anyone remember high school biology and the study of the Amoeba, a single celled microbe. Some can cause issues in humans but more to the point of thinking about a single cell, and its functions. The human body contains approximately 30 trillion cells, each with their own structure and function. That huge long boring […]
Understanding Over and Under Methylation
When it has to do with nutrients for the body there is a need to understand not just what has the right nutrients but also over and under methylation. What it is and how it affects you, your body’s performance, and your overall health. I cannot stress enough the importance of the methylation process in […]
Nutrient Support for OCD
Nutrient Support for OCD The brain is a chemical factory which produces serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine and other chemicals 24 hours a day. The raw material for these syntheses is nutrients, namely amino acids, vitamins and minerals. If the brain receives improper amounts of these nutrients or you have a genetic predisposition to not methylate, well […]