In our fast-paced lives in Alberta, it’s easy to overlook the importance of digestive health. Yet, digestion plays a crucial role in our overall well-being, affecting everything from energy levels to mood to even hormone balance. As a Naturopathic Doctor serving Chestermere and surrounding areas of Alberta such as Calgary, Strathmore, and Langdon, I am… [Read More]
SIBO Signs and Symptoms
What is SIBO? SIBO Signs and Symptoms: Today we’re diving into the topic of SIBO, which stands for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. The super basics of it is that this condition happens when there are too many bacteria in the small intestine. The majority of the bacteria in your digestive tract SHOULD be in the… [Read More]
Digestion Lessons from Vacation
I’ve had my fair share of food sensitivities and even got rid of my own SIBO, but still continue to do some digestive maintenance. So when it came time to pack for my trip, I definitely included my digestive enzymes, knowing that we would likely be eating food sometimes that wouldn’t 100% agree with my… [Read More]
The Year Of The Gut
It’s official! 2020 has been designated (by me!), as The Year of the Gut. I see a ton of patients with digestive complaints, and my goal for the year is to help as many people as I can figure out WHY their digestion isn’t happy so we can finally get them feeling their best. What’s… [Read More]
Could you have SIBO?
Have you been told you have (or might have) IBS? Do you have digestive issues that you’re struggling with? Have you tried everything you can think of and STILL can’t figure out why you have symptoms? You might have SIBO! What is SIBO? SIBO is an acronym for a condition that stands for, “Small Intestinal… [Read More]
Digestive Dysfunction
The digestive system is so complex and awesome! Not only does it allows you to eat all your favourite foods, but it breaks it all down and converts it into nutrients and energy for the rest of your cells. Most people are surprised to know that there are more bacterial cells in your gut than… [Read More]