On a rather awkward topic, I am working with a client complaining about an itchy butt. Itching in the genital areas can be due to irritation from wiping after toileting to dermatitis, parasites, food sensitivities, or infections. Here are some suggestions for home treatments to stop that itching between your legs: Use only unscented, dye-free […]
Category: food sensitivities
Food triggers for pollen allergies
Bryce Wylde, Canada’s most popular alternative medicine expert, says that sufferers of allergies to airborne pollens may also be affected by eating certain foods. We know there is a cross-over of pollen within botanical families, and that sometimes being sensitive to one member of the family also means loss of tolerance to other members of […]
What Healthy Poop Looks Like
My practice as a naturopath focuses on balancing nutrition and identifying and eliminating inflammatory foods to restore health, and I always inquire about my patients’ elimination habits. The state of someone’s stool says a lot about their internal processes, i.e., if they are absorbing their foods, suffering from inflammation, and/or infected by parasites. I ask […]
What’s the Difference Between the ALCAT and MRT LEAP Food Sensitivity Testing?
Hi Elizabeth, I have Fibromyalgia, IBS, and other symptoms that won’t go away. I am scheduled to have my blood drawn to get the ALCAT test done which tests for food sensitivities as well as chemical, additives, herbs, molds etc. Is the MRT test like the ALCAT test? What’s the difference between the 2 tests? […]
Gluten Intolerance vs. Gluten Sensitivity vs. Celiac
“Gluten-free” has become quite trendy in the decade or so since Celiac disease was identified as a problem digesting gluten, but what do the different gluten terms actually mean? Dr. Peter Osborne does a great job in clearing up the differences in these definitions in this informative video on gluten and digestion. According to Dr. […]
