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Category Archives: Food allergies
Cupcakes without guilt: Kelly’s Bake Shoppe
For those of you who know me best, I believe in a life of moderation. I like all of the “bad foods” just as much as the next person, they just don’t like me. When I became gluten-free myself, I hunted out better gluten-free products. … Continue reading
My new appreciation for the word detox
I have always hated the word detox. My distain for the word in part came from how people abuse the word detox. I have no objection with the biochemical phases of detoxification in the liver, and what they are meant to do. … Continue reading
Posted in Chronic disease, Food allergies, Gastrointestinal
Tagged dairy, delicious detox, detox, egg, food allergies, hypoallergenic diet, liver, Soy, wheat allergies
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I’m a Vegan, with a side of meat
I have had a known wheat allergy for many years. In the past, I have also responded very well to an anti-inflammatory diet (no wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, pork, citrus and nightshade vegetables and anything processed with limited sugar unless maple syrup, … Continue reading
Posted in Food allergies, Gastrointestinal
Tagged citric acid, citrus, citrus allergy, dairy, dairy allergy, dairy free, diet, dietary interventions, egg allergy, Eggs, food allergies, gluten, Gluten Free, hives, nightshade allergy, pork, pork allergy, Soy, soy allergy, Vegan, wheat
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Genetically Modified Foods: You should be afraid
Most of my posts are informative, and endeavour not to freak everyone out. I can understand from a patient’s perspective that you hear and read so many conflicting ideas through the internet, newspapers, television, health programs… you are not sure what to trust. … Continue reading
Posted in Celiac disease, Food allergies, Gastrointestinal
Tagged allergy, ban, cancer, Canola, Corn, Cotton, Dr. Oz, epigenetics, genetically modified foods, GMO, immune, organic food, Soy
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Eczema: What your dermatologist won’t tell you
November is Canada’s national eczema month. EASE is an organization that supports eczema awareness in Canada, and tonight they will be having a discussion about what it means to live with eczema. Unfortunately I cannot attend due to clinic commitments, but wanted … Continue reading
Gluten gastrointestinal symptoms in non-celiac disease!
For those of you who are my patients, you can tune me out in this post. I have talked ad nauseam about the connection between gluten intolerance and irritable bowel syndrome. If celiac disease has been ruled out through conventional blood … Continue reading
Posted in Celiac disease, Food allergies, Gluten Free, I.B.S.
Tagged gluten, Gluten Free, IBS, irritable bowel syndrome, wheat intolerances
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Commentary: Why can’t I eat all of the foods I like?
I always laugh when I am at a party, and someone says “You’re a naturopathic doctor? You guys just want to take everyone off all of the foods they like”. Firstly, I am not a sadist. I would love for everyone to be able to eat what … Continue reading
Posted in Acne vulgaris, Atopic Dermatitis, Food allergies, Gastrointestinal, I.B.D., I.B.S., Skin disorders, Ulcerative colitis
Tagged acne, cheese, dairy, irritable bowel syndrome, nitrates, sugar, wheat, wheat gluten
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Gluten-Free BBQ + My Approach to GF Cooking
Hello readers! This is Robyn from What’s Cooking on Planet Byn. I’m guest blogging today to show you how easy it is to cook for your gluten-free (GF) friends, even when you don’t live or eat GF yourself. I’ve been … Continue reading
Posted in Celiac disease, Food allergies, Gluten Free
Tagged celiac disease, crohn's colitis, Gluten Free, gluten free cooking, IBD, IBS
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A commentary on depression support with natural methods
I frequently get this question, and the best way to address the same question is so that everyone can learn from the experience! I will give an example of a scenario I hear frequently in practice in regards to anti-depressant supports. Sample question: … Continue reading
Posted in B12, Celiac disease, Depression, Food allergies, Gluten Free, Vitamins
Tagged B12, celiac disease, depression, Magnesium, psychiatrist, team work, Vitamin D
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