If you’re going into the great outdoors for a big hike, or a camping trip your body is going to need a lot more than coffee and marshmallows. Packing light and eating healthy can seem like a big challenge for trips that involve a lot of walking (or just a campfire for…
If you’re struggling with anxiety, sugar may not be the first thing to come to mind but, believe it or not, your blood sugar levels can make a stark difference in your day to day mood and emotional experiences. In today’s article, Dr. Bristow unpacks the relationship between sugar and anxiety while…
Allergic reactions are a pain: itching, swelling and nose running are not symptoms that you want to follow you throughout the day. Avoiding allergens obviously helps with keeping the symptoms down, but there are other factors that can contribute to your ongoing allergy symptoms— one of these factors is the food you…
Our body has a reason for inflammation: swelling and discomfort causes us to slow down and often makes us unable to participate in any movement that might further injury; however, sometimes inflammation continues even after the injury has been addressed, which can put a big halt on recovery and daily activities. In…
Get your body in gear this May with a three week detoxification program using a safe and effective liver-focused program guided by our doctor of Naturopathy: Stephanie Bristow. The health of your liver is crucial to the proper functioning of your digestive system, bowels, skin, hormonal health, and to your overall vitality.…
Chances are most of us have reached for a ginger ale when we’re queasy, which doesn’t seem like a bad idea! After all, ginger is well known for its ability to calm flu like symptoms. But, what many don’t know is that all of the added sugar in ginger ale (and a…
You might be a person who doesn’t think too much about digestion, but after reading this article you might just change your mind. Digestion is an essential process in our body— not only does it allow us to get the nutrients that we need from food; it also plays a significant role…
