Many people are choosing to go gluten free for reasons they are unsure of. They don’t know if they have an allergy, or sensitivity to gluten, but they do know that they feel better off of it. Here are some of my insights into why people are reacting to gluten and what you can do about it. Gluten Defined Let’s begin with a definition: gluten is a naturally occurring protein found in wheat. It is also found in many other grains such as semolina, spelt, kamut, rye, and barley.As its name suggests, gluten (Latin for ‘glue’) is the constituent that...
Naturopathic Doctor Toronto
Naturopathic Doctor Toronto Naturopathic Doctor Toronto – Naomi Demian is a naturopathic doctor who practices in the heart of downtown Toronto and the GTA. Her clinic is located conveniently close to Bathurst and Eglinton, 801 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 201, Toronto ON M5N 1E3. She will work with you to offer you a better approach to your health- one that goes beyond treating symptoms but addresses the root cause. Dr. Demian is committed to research and science and works to bridge the best worlds of conventional and traditional medicines to you. What is “Naturopathic Medicine”? Naturopathic medicine is a form...
Why are my Food Sensitivities increasing?
Eating a Restricted Diet And Still Experiencing Symptoms? You could have something called “loss or oral tolerance”. The good news is you don’t have to live a restrictive diet forever, in fact just the opposite. Loss of oral tolerance What is it? When we lose oral tolerance, our immune system overreacts to dietary proteins and treats them as if they are foreign invaders as a result we can develop an increase in food sensitivities. Loss of oral tolerance is very common with chronic illness and autoimmunity, and is the foundation of food sensitivities. Your gastrointestinal tract holds over 70% of...
3 ways to Look out for your Digestive Health Over the Holidays
As the “modified” holiday celebrations continue, you may be wondering how you can help stay on top of your health goals and continue to support your gut. Read below for a few tips to avoid being a Grinch to your gut this holiday. 1. Eat with intention Eat with gratitude and intention as you embark on this holiday season. This is my ultimate tip to avoid the feelings of regret over indulgence. Resist taking an “all –or-nothing” mentality when it comes to your food choices. Make purposeful decisions when eating foods you maybe wouldn’t normally choose. For example, if you...
The Naturopathic Way to Regain Your Health. How Functional Medicine Can Help!
NATUROPATHIC WAY Functional Medicine Testing and Diagnostics. At our clinic we have available to you a wide range of laboratory testing. The testing screens for various conditions, evaluates overall health and allows for accurate tracking of progress of treatment. Lab testing includes: Hormone Testing Digestive Testing such as SIBO breath test, stool analysis, celiac screen, food sensitivities Genetic Testing Lyme Testing Environmental Toxicity Testing and more! (Should I give more detail about the names of testing here – I have included this list in the past) Acupuncture Acupuncture is the use of very thin needles which are inserted into specific...
How Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is Connected to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
If you struggle with bloating, diarrhea or constipation, it is likely that you have been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). You may have tried cleaning up your diet, taking a probiotic and stopping antibiotics, but perhaps you noticed that your symptoms still have not improved. It is possible that the cause of your symptoms are due to an underlying gut imbalance called Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). Research suggested that over 70% of people diagnosed with IBS actually have SIBO. What is SIBO? SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, is defined as an increase in the number of bacteria,...
Why Prebiotics are more important then Probiotics for your gut.
You may know all about probiotics and how they can benefit your digestive health. Good gut bacteria = good gut health. So take your probiotic. Simple, right? Unfortunately, what you may not realize is that, like all living organisms, these healthy bacteria that populate your gut need to be nourished — and that their superfood is (you guessed it) prebiotics. “Think of prebiotics as the fertilizer that enables your gut garden to thrive,” says New York City–based integrative physician Frank Lipman, MD. Without healthy soil your good bacteria will not grow on its own. If you want to heal your...