by Melanie MacLaren | Mar 9, 2023 | Nutrition, Digestion, Naturopathic Medicine
If you are considering undergoing food sensitivity testing, there are a few important things you should know before deciding whether to test and how to get the full benefit of testing. Leaky Gut Intestinal permeability, or leaky gut, is the main cause of the...
by Melanie MacLaren | Feb 7, 2023 | Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition
The body is very complex, and when dealing with chronic health issues, it’s not always easy to find the underlying cause. Solving these complexities is one of my favorite parts in helping others, and micronutrient testing is a major tool that helps me do just...
by Melanie MacLaren | Jan 18, 2023 | Hormone Imbalances, Holistic Health, Nutrition, Weight Management, Women's Health
Body detoxification is much more than following a restrictive diet in an attempt to flush out what are believed to be harmful substances that have accumulated in the body from various foods and supplements. The body is naturally detoxifying itself everyday, and it is...
by Melanie MacLaren | Dec 22, 2022 | Mental Health, Women's Health, Yoga
Many folks think of yoga as a physical exercise or a way to move consciously to help de-stress (see “When I say yoga I mean…”). These are parts of yoga, yes, but the foundation of yoga practice is to clear dysfunctional habit patterns (samskara). Our...
by Melanie MacLaren | Nov 8, 2022 | Holistic Health, Nutrition, Weight Management
According to the FDA approximately 70% of American adults are obese or overweight. Being obese or overweight is associated with some leading causes of death, including heart disease, stroke and diabetes, and is linked to an increased risk of certain types of cancer. 2...
