The Verdure Blog
IBS vs. IBD – what’s the difference?
Digestive disorders and diseases can occur in both children and adults, and they may significantly impact quality of life, lead to hospitalizations or doctor's visits, and are increasingly more common in North Americans. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and...
8 Simple Strategies for Mindful Eating
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, but it's...
Is Your Sugar Habit Impacting Your Mood & Energy?
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 comes in many forms including glucose,...
Autoimmune Digestive Diseases & The Gut Microbiome
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 to the...
Infertility: A Holistic Approach
Infertility is on the rise. In Canada, 1 in 6 (16%) couples experience infertility; a number that has almost doubled since the 1980's. 3 out of 10 times, infertility is connected to the man, and 4 out of 10 times, it is due to factors in the woman. What is...
Hormonal Headaches – a holistic approach
There’s no denying that headaches are a nuisance, but they can also be a sign that something needs to change - whether that is in your nutrition or lifestyle routine, or both! Hormonal Headaches For many women, changes in hormone levels during the menstrual...
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