Jul 9, 2024 | Blog, Functional Medicine
In general, we recommend that grains (particularly wheat) be consumed in moderation. This is because wheat/grains are generally more complex, require more digestive energy, interact with the intestinal bacteria more, tend to be inflammatory, can exacerbate...
Apr 22, 2018 | Blog, Functional Medicine
What is SIBO? Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a functional condition in which there is bacterial growth in the stomach or upper portion of the small intestine. The stomach and upper small intestine is relatively sterile compared to the large intestine....
Dec 10, 2017 | Blog, Functional Medicine
The role of fat in modern nutrition is one of the most debated and confusing topics among health professionals and nutrition experts. In some ways, fat has a very negative connotation. Among the general public, dietary fat is associated with body fat, serum...
Aug 30, 2016 | Blog, Functional Medicine, Pediatrics
Background information: Why a Dysfunctional Gastrointestinal System May be the Cause of Your Symptoms Infants and Toddlers present additional challenges when addressing gastrointestinal dysfunction. Firstly, they often do not have the skills or development to...
Aug 27, 2016 | Blog, Pediatrics
Traditional Purees vs Baby Led Weaning Traditionally, babies are fed exclusively with pureed foods and are gradually escalated through the stages of pureed food (see below) until they are ultimately able to tolerate finger food. Recently; however, we have seen a rise...
