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 Taryn Guzik | Apr 6, 2021 | Hormone Health, Nutrition, Women's Health
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...
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...
by Dr. Kristin Spark, ND | Oct 30, 2020 | Hormone Health, Nutrition, Women's Health
In perimenopause and into menopause, many women experience symptoms such as mood swings, low libido, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, and weight gain. What you they may not notice is changes in bone health; there are typically no symptoms but as hormones shift, but as...
