Understanding Digestive Bloating, Gut Health, and Digestive Support in Burlington & Hamilton That uncomfortable “food baby” feeling after meals? The tight pants. The pressure. The gas. The distended stomach that seems to appear out of nowhere by the end of the day. Digestive bloating is incredibly common, especially among women, yet many people assume it […]
Why Am I So Bloated After Eating?
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Do I have a Food Intolerance?
Posted on by Dr. Lisa Tabrizi
Food intolerances are quite common. Intolerances are different from the well known anaphylactic shock that many people can experience after exposure to peanuts or penicillin. Food intolerances can be more complicated. They can be more insidious and harder to pin point. Symptoms can be wide-ranging, from anything from digestive issues, skin rashes, arthritis, migraines, to mood symptoms, and beyond. Food […]
Top 5 Liver Friendly Foods
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Have you been indulging a little too much this holiday season? High amounts of alcohol, greasy foods, and/or baked goods can be taxing on the liver. Give your liver a break and nourish it with these top 5 liver-friendly foods: 1. Artichoke Hearts. This green veggie protects liver cells from damage and also helps stimulate […]
Our Guts Have a Brain Too!
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Did you know that our guts have the second largest collection of neurons in our body? Our brains come in first, and are guts are second. Meaning, there are in fact more neurons in our guts than our spinal cord! Scientists coined the term the “second brain” for this collection of nerve endings which gives […]
Top 5 Reasons to Drink Chamomile Tea
Posted on by Dr. Lisa Tabrizi
Chamomile tea is a pleasant tasting, caffeine-free, herbal tea with numerous health benefits. Need more convincing? Here are some of the top health benefits of one of my favourite teas: 1. Digestive aid. It helps soothe upset stomachs and muscle cramping associated with indigestion. 2. Anti-microbial. This tea is packed with anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties, which […]