by Dr. Kristin Spark, ND | Oct 5, 2021 | Digestive Health, Nutrition
With our busy lives, many of us rush through meals, eat on the go, or skip meals altogether. We get home from work and sit in front of the TV – you reach for a snack and somehow finish a whole bag of chips. There’s nothing wrong with treats in moderation,...
by Dr. Kristin Spark, ND | Aug 13, 2021 | Digestive Health, Mental Health, Nutrition
Sugar is everywhere – since the “Low fat” fad in the 1980s we have seen sugar sky rocket in the foods we eat. Even when we think we’re eating healthy, you’d be surprised just how much sugar you’re getting. All About Sugar Sugar...
by Dr. Kristin Spark, ND | May 11, 2021 | Chronic Illness, Digestive Health, Naturopathy, Nutrition
Autoimmune diseases are on the rise. What are autoimmune diseases? Autoimmune diseases are when the body mistakes it’s own tissue for an invader/pathogen, and mounts an attack. When this becomes chronic, chronic immune activation causes inflammation and damage...
by Dr. Kristin Spark, ND | Mar 6, 2021 | Nutrition
There’s a lot of confusion about the difference between dietitians and nutritionists. At Verdure Wellness Clinic, it’s important to us that you’re informed. In this blog post we are going to spell out some of the key differences between registered...
by Dr. Kristin Spark, ND | Dec 3, 2020 | Counselling, Mental Health, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Stress Management
Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that shows up at certain times of the year. Typically, it begins in the fall, and lasts through to the spring. Changes in daylight hours as well as lack of vitamin D from sun exposure are factors that...
