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9 signs of a leaky brain (and what you can do about it) | June 2023 newsletter

Happy June! This newsletter is all about brain health! In this newsletter: 9 common symptoms of a leaky brain 9 factors that affect brain health (that are within your control!) Reminder about my FREE digestive health online support group Important clinic updates 9 common symptoms of a "leaky" brain: We all have something called the blood brain barrier that helps keep the brain safe from toxins and other harmful molecules. Several factors are believed to cause a permeable or "leaky" blood...

6 months ago • 5 min read

Happy May! Here are 3 surprising ways to reduce allergies!

Happy May and hello allergies! This newsletter is all about allergies since, yup, it's that time of year! In this newsletter: Please help me win "Best Naturopathic Practitioner in Kelowna!" 3 surprising ways to reduce allergy symptoms naturally Reminder about my FREE digestive health online support group First: please vote for me! Thanks to your nominations, I made it to the final voting round in the category of Best Naturopathic Practitioner in Kelowna! But I need your help! Please...

7 months ago • 4 min read

April Newsletter: What you NEED TO KNOW about IBS

Happy April and welcome to spring! This newsletter is all about the GUT since it's irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) awareness month! In this newsletter: What is IBS and how do you know if you have it? The #1 mistake I made regarding my own IBS Reminder about my FREE digestive health online support group April promotion! In case you didn't know... My own journey with IBS is the reason I became a naturopathic doctor. After tolerating symptoms of IBS like chronic diarrhea, bloating, and...

8 months ago • 4 min read

IT'S LIVER HEALTH MONTH! Could you love your liver a little more this month?

Happy March! This month we celebrate your glorious liver! In this newsletter: 6 Liver Health Tips Upcoming Fullscript promotion Reminder about my FREE digestive health online support group We have a saying in naturopathic medicine: When in doubt, treat the liver! Why? Your liver carries out over 500 different and very important jobs, including: Giving you fuel to function! The liver turns food into energy and releases stored energy when you're not eating. Eliminating waste from the...

9 months ago • 5 min read

HAPPY FEBRUARY! Could You Love Your Heart a Little More This Month?

Hello! It's February, which means it's Heart Health Month! This month's newsletter brings you: 6 Heart Health Tips Reminder about NEW group appointments for digestive issues Reminder about my FREE digestive health online support group Gut Lovers Society Let's begin by pointing out how incredible your heart is! Your heart is strong. Your heart started beating steadily for months before you were even born and has continued to beat through your whole life. Your heart, which mostly goes...

10 months ago • 7 min read