by alessandra | May 25, 2016 | Blog
Parasites like Dientamoeba fragilis and Blastocystis hominis are two of the most common causes of digestive problems I see in clinic. From adults to very young kids, these critters can cause some pretty unpleasant symptoms, the most common ones being loose stools and...
by alessandra | May 1, 2016 | Blog
People often ask me what they should eat to boost their immune system and improve their vitality. My first answer is always ‘eat seasonal, local, organic food – in that order of importance’. Food that’s in season provides the specific nutrients...
by alessandra | Apr 30, 2016 | Blog
While most people would assume that grilled chicken or fish are probably some of the healthiest foods one can eat, it turns out that both register a whopping amount of advanced glycation end products or AGEs. These are specific compounds that are formed in response to...
by alessandra | Apr 8, 2016 | Blog
Ever since BPA-free packaging has hit the shelves, I have been smelling a rat. The overnight switch to BPA-free materials seemed too easy, too global and too fast. While colourful, reassuring labels were lulling parents and health conscious people into a false sense...
by alessandra | Mar 3, 2016 | Blog
One of the greatest challenges my patients face when I start working on their digestive health is moving away from a no grain, often low carbohydrate diet to a more balanced, microbiota-friendly diet that also includes wholegrains and pulses. The most frequent...
by alessandra | Feb 16, 2016 | Blog
Nitric oxide (NO) is a powerful biochemical gas produced by the body that acts as a cellular signalling molecule. It has an incredibly short half-life of a few seconds and it fulfils a variety of really important roles including the vasodilation and tone of blood...
