immune health

The Role of Gut Health

By Dr. Sheena Wu, ND   When it comes to our well-being, the gut serves as a powerhouse, exerting considerable influence over aspects ranging from mental health to immune function. In this gut-brain axis signals are exchanged between our gut and brain, profoundly impact each other. As the primary gateway for nutrition, a balanced digestive [...]

Seasonal Allergies: Tips from a Naturopathic Doctor

By Dr. Sheena Wu, ND   As spring blooms and temperature arise at last, for many it also signals the dreaded seasonal allergies – relentless sneezing, runny nose, congestion, and itching. If you’re among the one-quarter of Canadians grappling with seasonal allergies, here are some tips to help you enjoy the season –   Herbal [...]

Navigating Food Sensitivities: The Elimination Diet Explained

Introducing the gold standard for uncovering food sensitivities – the elimination diet! It's your personal detective that helps you tackle issues like bloating, headaches, or eczema, shedding light on the link between what you eat and how you feel.   So, what does an elimination diet do? It gives your body a break and a [...]

Food Sensitivity Testing: Do You Really Need It?

By Dr. Sheena Wu, ND   Food sensitivity testing has become popular for finding the causes of digestive issues, skin flare-ups, and other health concerns. But how effective is it really? Let's explore!   Checking the Evidence Based on current research, food sensitivity tests may not always align with patients’ experience and can sometimes yield [...]

Emotional Pain & Trauma Manifest in the Body

Did you know that trauma and emotional pain sit and can get stuck in different parts of the body? Not all of the pain in our bodies is related to muscle tension and body strain. Much of our unprocessed emotions get stuck in the body, and sometimes the only way to heal it is through [...]

Pesky Health Issues?

Say Hello to Live Blood Cell Microscopy. Bloating.  Gas. Fatigue. Brain fog.  Poor sleep.  Weight gain.  Abdominal discomfort. These are common complaints that many people who visit Naturopathic clinics suffer from.  So what do these symptoms mean?  The answer is not always simple and possible causes vary from person to person.  The key to understanding [...]

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