Candida – Yeast Overgrowth

Candida – Yeast Overgrowth

Written by: Dr. Sandra Miranda, BSc, ND Do you “feel sick all over”- yet all your test results come back as normal. You may be suffering from “yeast overgrowth”. Candida albicans is a yeast normally found living harmoniously in everybody’s intestinal tract (and...
What is the Big Fuss With Gluten?

What is the Big Fuss With Gluten?

Written by Dr. Sandra Miranda, ND Wondering what the fuss is about gluten? Here is a nice summary.  Gluten is a protein found in certain grains such as wheat, barley, rye, kamut, spelt and yes even oats!  Gluten acts as the “glue” that holds the grain...
Traditional Golden Milk.  Delicious and Healthy!

Traditional Golden Milk. Delicious and Healthy!

Have you guys tried Traditional Golden Milk! It is delicious! It is also known as turmeric milk and this recipe has been used for centuries in India’s Ayurvedic medicine because it has a lot of benefits. Some of those benefits include: • Soothes the nervous...
Should You Worry About Wheat Or Gluten?

Should You Worry About Wheat Or Gluten?

Written by Dr. Sandra Miranda, ND Diets that are gluten free or wheat free are becoming a lot more popular nowadays. Are these recommendations just a fad or is there some truth to them? What I am certain of is that in my practice I see many different types of health...
Don’t Forget Your Flax Seeds

Don’t Forget Your Flax Seeds

Written by Dr. Sandra Miranda, ND At our clinic, we love to recommend patients to have ground flax seeds daily. Flax seeds are high in lignans and alpha linolenic acid (ALA) which are considered natural cancer-protective compounds. They are also high in fibre...