Unlocking Mental Health: The Power of Genomic Analysis and Functional Nutrition

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If you’re familiar with my story, you know that October 23, 2015 was in important turning point (albeit somewhat devastating at the time) in my life. As someone who has now personally battled with mental health challenges (and ultimately dedicated myself to understanding the intricate workings of the mind as a result), I believe it’s … Read more

Genomic Analysis and Mental Health: The Evidence

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You can continue a ‘trial and error’ way of meandering the path to optimal health – away from the symptoms of your chronic disease or illness, or you can work with us in unlocking your specific vault to health.

IBS: An Uncomfortable Truth

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IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a chronic digestive condition that affects millions of people worldwide. An uncomfortable truth about this condition is that it can quite literally cause significant discomfort, pain, and other unpleasant symptoms. Despite being a common condition, IBS is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, and often misquoted or self-diagnosed, leading to further … Read more

Swallowing Holiday Stress

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As a Certified Functional Nutrition Counsellor, I often get asked about the impact of holiday eating and travel on gut health (like the upcoming Easter Holiday Weekend for some this coming weekend). Many of us – no matter how well-intentioned, tend to overeat and make less healthy food choices during the holidays, leading to digestive … Read more

Mind Your Gut

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If someone in the health and wellness industry or health-related field tells you to ‘Mind Your Gut‘, they mean it…and then some. As a Certified Functional Nutrition Counsellor, I cannot stress enough how much I believe (especially ‘recent’) research has confirmed our gut-brain connection, showing great potential for improving gut issues (at the very least) … Read more