Prevention & Recovery | Patient Resources

How much do we really know about the microbiome? What does it take to identify new probiotic strains and their associated health benefits? When should we leverage precise single strains and when is it more effective to use synergistic blends? The microbiome is an incredibly rich new field of study, where, with the help of DNA sequencing, we are able to identify entirely new strains that were previously unknown. But it is not just individual probiotic strains that play a key role in human hea...

Weight-bearing exercise and proper nutrition play a crucial role in maintaining bone health, especially during breast cancer treatment. Incorporating a combination of weight-bearing aerobic activities and resistance exercises into your routine can help strengthen your bones. In addition, optimizing your intake of vitamin D and calcium, adopting a nutrient-rich diet, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, and staying updated on bone density testing are essential steps to support your ...

There are multiple factors that will influence the growth of mycotoxins.   Some of these include the temperature, humidity, the type of surface, and most importantly, how much moisture is available.   The humidity and type of surface are factors that we have the most control over.  Look at the table from a study looking at mould growth in a water-damaged building.  A study showed that homes with walls that are made up of cellulose, synthetic material, or gypsum hav...

Glyphosate is the main active ingredient for many broad-spectrum herbicides. The use of glyphosate has increased over 25-fold in the last 30 years. This has led to an increased detection of glyphosate and its by-product, aminomethylphosphoic acid (AMPA) in soil and water 2. There are over 750 different herbicides that contain glyphosate, which has made it difficult to avoid using products that contain it 3.  Fresh fruits and vegetables and processed products have been shown to have up ...

With the rising prevalence of chronic disease, nutrition-based interventions are fundamental components of many therapeutic strategies for disease treatment and prevention. A variety of factors shape personalised nutritional therapies. For example, a patient’s specific chronic disease, underlying nutrient deficiency, or presentation of disease symptoms may direct a nutritional approach to include or exclude certain foods or require a clinician to create a tailored dietary plan to suppo...