Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent Fasting: Fad Diet or Science-Based? While not eating may not sound like a treatment, fasting is one of the oldest therapies in medicine. It… Read More »Intermittent Fasting
Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND
Organic Food: Is it Worth It?
Should You Buy Organic Food? How would you describe “organic food” in three words or less? Good for you? Expensive? Neither of these is a… Read More »Organic Food: Is it Worth It?
Should You Take Probiotics?
What are Probiotics? The World Health Organization defines probiotics as: “Live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit to the host”… Read More »Should You Take Probiotics?
Hypoglycemia
Low Blood Sugar or Hypoglycemia What is hypoglycemia? The word hypoglycemia literally means low (hypo) sugar (glyc) in the blood (emia). Blood sugar is exactly… Read More »Hypoglycemia
SIBO
SIBO: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Despite its name, the small intestine is actually a whopping 20 feet of very important tissue between your stomach and… Read More »SIBO
Mindfulness: Making the Mind-Body Connection
The Mind-Body Connection Our mind-body connection is far more powerful than we realize. Our thoughts influence our emotions, our psychological well-being and the way we… Read More »Mindfulness: Making the Mind-Body Connection
Sedentary is the New Smoking
The Hazards of a Sedentary Lifestyle On average, how many hours per day do you spend being sedentary, just sitting, uninterrupted? One hour? Two hours?… Read More »Sedentary is the New Smoking
Defusing Depression
Defusing Depression By Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND Do you or have you ever suffered from depression? If so, you’re not alone. The World Health… Read More »Defusing Depression
Tips for Staying Young
Staying Young: Healthy Aging Over 50 By Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND One of the common myths about aging is that you just have to… Read More »Tips for Staying Young
Inflammation: The Root Cause of Pain
How to Treat Inflammation Naturally What are Signs of Inflammation? When you sustain an injury you may notice that the area is swollen, painful, red… Read More »Inflammation: The Root Cause of Pain
Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity: Fact or Fiction
Can Your WiFi Really Make You Sick? Understanding the effects of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) and Radiofrequency Radiation (RF) on Your Health Our health is directly… Read More »Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity: Fact or Fiction
Should you get your thyroid tested?
How Healthy is Your Thyroid and Why Does it Matter? Did you know that a tiny, butterfly-shaped gland nestled in your neck is responsible for… Read More »Should you get your thyroid tested?
8 Easy Ways to Up Your Energy
Top Tips to Increase Your Energy You know you’re having a great day when you feel good and you can easily accomplish the tasks at… Read More »8 Easy Ways to Up Your Energy
The Scoop on Good Fats and Bad Fats
Do Fats Make You Fat? If you are trying to lose weight and you believe that means that eating fats and oils is a no-no,… Read More »The Scoop on Good Fats and Bad Fats
What’s the Best Detox for Your Body?
Is Your Body Overloaded with Toxins? What is the Best Detox Solution? Your body is a miraculous thing. For all its parts and abilities there… Read More »What’s the Best Detox for Your Body?
How to Avoid Getting Sick While Travelling
“Every Time I Travel I Get Sick!” How to Avoid Getting Sick on Your Vacation By Dr. Pamela Frank. BSc, ND As I’m leaving on… Read More »How to Avoid Getting Sick While Travelling
Lectins – Love Them or Leave Them?
Lectins – What are they and are they harming your health? By Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND We’re all familiar with that schoolyard rhyme: “beans,… Read More »Lectins – Love Them or Leave Them?
Best Dry Skin
The Best Dry Skin Natural Remedies By Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), Naturopathic Doctor Beautiful, healthy, glowing skin on your face and body – is there… Read More »Best Dry Skin
Do you have a Leaky Gut?
What is Leaky Gut? What Causes It and What Can You Do About It? By Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), Naturopathic Doctor If you’ve been searching… Read More »Do you have a Leaky Gut?
Gluten Free
The Goods on Gluten-Free – Should You Try It? One of the most talked about nutrition topics of the past couple of years has been… Read More »Gluten Free