Recurring Infections! Why Do You Keep Getting Them?
Biofilm is very much at the centre of over 85% of recurring infections (UTIs, sinusitis, rhinitis, colitis, vaginitis, tonsilitis, bronchitis, periodontitis, prostatitis, etc.). Consider this analogy. In a drinkable water stream where microbes are low, you will find slime on the rocks. Sampling of this slime shows massive bacterial colonization. How can you have water running through an area […]
WEIGHT LOSS AND CANCER – THE TRUTH!!!!
Typically, when a newly diagnosed cancer patient asks their conventional oncologist what they should eat to help support their health during treatments, the response is: “It doesn’t matter, eat what you want; just don’t lose weight”. Let’s be clear: WHAT YOU EAT MATTERS! Weight loss, known as cachexia in cancer patients needs to be understood […]
SHOULD WE AVOID THE SUN???
As a Certified Holistic Cancer Practitioner, I often get the question about “sun exposure”, should we avoid the sun and use sunscreen as it causes skin cancer? If you know me, I do get a tan each and every year and for the record, I will not make any recommendations for you to follow but […]
WHY WE SLEEP!
Scientists have discovered a new treatment that makes you live longer, enhances your memory, makes you more creative, makes you look more attractive, keeps you at a healthy weight, lowers food cravings, protects you from cancer and dementia, wards off colds and flu, lowers risks of heart attacks and stroke not to mention diabetes, makes […]
WHAT IS “NUTRITION CANCER THERAPY”?
A full-spectrum approach to Nutrition Cancer Therapy looks at nutrition and supplementation from various angles beyond simple dietary changes and reducing sugar. These include optimizing energy metabolism, restoring gut health, rebuilding the immune system, balancing hormones, optimizing hydration, detoxification, drainage, etc. A comprehensive nutrition program focuses on • Personalized nutritional and supplemental protocols depending on […]
DID YOU KNOW THAT FOLATE IS A SUPERSTAR VITAMIN WHEN IT COMES TO CANCER PREVENTION?
Every pregnant woman has been told to take folic acid to prevent spina bifida, a common knowledge….but let’s dive deeper into why folic acid isn’t folate/methylfolate, the form needed for overall health. One of the most important genes in the methylation process is MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase). This gene takes folate and converts it to methylfolate, […]
HIGH FAT DIET AND HEALTH ISSUES – KETOGENIC DIET (PART 2)
In my previous post, I go over the difference between High Protein Ketogenic Diet VS High Fat Ketogenic Diet and you now know that I support a High Healthy Fat Ketogenic Diet. But there are some instances where an individualized approach is recommended: Here’s a list with side notes: Conditions requiring Medical or Nutritional Oversight […]
HIGH PROTEIN VS HIGH HEALTHY FAT – KETOGENIC DIET (PART 1)
HIGH PROTEIN VS HIGH HEALTHY FAT – KETOGENIC DIET (PART 1) When it comes to eating a healthy diet, I’ve been following biochemical principles for years (how the body function at the cellular level) in recommending the best diet for my clients. If you follow my posts, you already know that I support eating healthy […]
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO DETOXIFY?
Many of our cells utilize nutrition via receptors within the cell. These receptor sites are designed to receive very specific nutrients that different types of cells require to function. Some toxic elements can fit perfectly into these same receptor sites that absorb nutrients. As an example, mercury fits perfectly into zinc receptor sites, arsenic into […]
HAVE YOU HAD YOUR GALLBLADDER REMOVED? COULD THIS BE RELATED TO YOUR THYROID ISSUE?
Every year, thousands of Canadians and Americans have their gallbladder surgically removed…and issues with weight gain, digestion, fatigue, headaches….and thyroid function follow. Have you had your gallbladder removed? Or, do you still have your gallbladder but struggle to lose weight? Here’s what you need to know when it comes to your gallbladder your surgeon didn’t […]