Farting is normal but have you ever noticed being more gassy after eating certain foods? Passing gas, especially very smelly gas, can be an embarrassing problem. So, which foods make you fart more, which make your farts smelly, and when should you consult your doctor? You should see a doctor if you are:
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Habits of a healthy woman: how to thrive regardless of your age
To celebrate Women’s Day 2025, let’s look at some positive habits and routines of healthy women. Whether you’re a teenager, in your 80s or somewhere in between, discover how making healthy choices can help you thrive and live your best life. 2. Regular exercise. Exercise impacts everything from strength, mobility and metabolism to mood, cognitiveContinue reading “Habits of a healthy woman: how to thrive regardless of your age”
Why you’re gaining weight- 6 hidden causes
Finding it difficult to lose weight? There could be underlying reasons preventing you from losing weight. Dr. Ardyce Yik ND has helped many people lose weight successfully by addressing the underlying causes of weight gain or sluggish weight. In her practice, here are 6 of the top reasons why people can’t lose weight on their own: Dr.Continue reading “Why you’re gaining weight- 6 hidden causes”
Harvard researchers: billions worldwide are deficient in essential micronutrients critical to human health
More than half of the global population does not consume adequate levels of micronutrients essential to health, including iron, calcium, and vitamins C and E, according to a Lancet study published in August 2024 by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, UC Santa Barbara, and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). It isContinue reading “Harvard researchers: billions worldwide are deficient in essential micronutrients critical to human health”
Bloating and lots of gas? Have loose poop or diarrhea? You may have SIBO.
What is SIBO? Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition where there is the presence of excessive bacteria in the small intestine. SIBO typically causes chronic diarrhea, pain and malabsorption. People with SIBO may also suffer from unintentional weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, and osteoporosis. SIBO is caused when bacteria (common ones include Escherichia coli, EnterococcusContinue reading “Bloating and lots of gas? Have loose poop or diarrhea? You may have SIBO.”
Why isn’t my supplement working?
You may be taking a supplement or two, but how do you know if you are reaping the full benefits? What if you’ve been taking a supplement for a while now but it doesn’t seem to be making a difference? Below are 5 possible reasons why your supplement isn’t working: Dr. Ardyce Yik ND alwaysContinue reading “Why isn’t my supplement working?”
When you or someone you love has an eating disorder
Eating disorders are characterized by persistent, altered eating behaviours that negatively impact a person’s physical and mental health. They can significantly impact your body’s ability to get appropriate nutrition and lead to complications or other diseases. The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder. Eating disorders often develop in theContinue reading “When you or someone you love has an eating disorder”
Why am I still unwell? Addressing the root causes of complex ailments
Have you struggled with an unresolved health issue for months or years? Do certain symptoms or ailments keep coming back (e.g. recurrent warts, cold sores i.e. fever blisters, ovarian cysts, PMS/ pre-menstrual symptoms, infections, eczema, diarrhea/ loose stool, cancer or benign tumours, etc.)? If so, it’s time to take a deeper look at the variousContinue reading “Why am I still unwell? Addressing the root causes of complex ailments”
What is “long COVID”?
Most people who contract COVID-19 (aka SARS-CoV-2 infection) recover within 4 to 5 weeks. However, some individuals experience persistent or new COVID-19 symptoms for weeks and months after this initial phase of the infection. Referred to as “long COVID” or “post-COVID-19”, this post-infection condition affects around 37% of those who contract COVID-19. According to aContinue reading “What is “long COVID”?”
Chronic hives: what is going on inside the body?
If you’ve had hives before, you will know how annoying they can be. It’s even more annoying when they keep coming back, or get worse instead of going away. Hives (also known as urticaria) are red, itchy welts or wheals brought about by the immune system releasing histamine and other chemicals that cause inflammation andContinue reading “Chronic hives: what is going on inside the body?”
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