Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by itchiness, dry skin, scaling and rashes. There are several different types of eczema, with Atopic dermatitis (AD) being the most commonly diagnosed and thus most well studied as a result. Itching is the marquee symptom of AD, and the condition can understandably
An enlarged prostate, also referred to as benign prostate hyperplasia [BPH], is a relatively common concern that arises in men as they age. I’ve seen estimates suggesting that it may affect up to half of the male population who are 60 and older. Having an enlarged prostate does not increase
Florastor contains a unique probiotic strain of yeast-origin, Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745, which is antibiotic resistant and well-studied for a wide variety of clinical purposes. These include: Reducing the risk/severity of acute & antibiotic associated diarrhea Restoring the microbiome after disruption from antibiotics or infection Contributing to the treatment process
Most people consume a caffeinated beverage most days. Many people, including myself, consume more than one. Caffeinated beverages come in an endless array of forms ranging from coffee to tea to energy drinks and more, each of these categories containing numerous options but being bound by the fact they all
If you are living with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease your best course of action is to work towards adapting a more Mediterranean Diet style of eating and increasing your weekly physical activity to at least 150-250 minutes per week. Beyond that, there are several supplements with varying degrees of evidence
If we use the best available human evidence as our metric for evaluation, there is little question of the fact that the Mediterranean Diet is the best diet for fatty liver disease. Fatty liver disease, specifically Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease [NAFLD], affects up to 1 in 3 adults –
The nutrition nerd inside me can hardly wait to speak with you guys today all about the evidence-based health benefits of inulin, a unique type of fibre known as a prebiotic. Prebiotics act as “food” for our healthy gut bacteria and stimulate their growth, contributing to an overall enhancement in
When I say that caffeine has captured the hearts and minds of Canadians, I mean it in more ways than one. The vast majority of adults consume caffeine on a daily basis with coffee, tea and soft drinks representing the major sources while energy drinks tend to contribute less to
Well, this is going to be a fun one. Vitamin D3 supplementation is an equal parts compelling and complex subject matter, and I’m thrilled that Canadian supplement company Pascoe has brought me on board to discuss it alongside the promotion of their new Vitapas D Vitamin D supplement, which we’ll
Skin nutrition is a subject matter of significant personal and professional interest so when my writing volunteer Mashaal expressed a desire to explore the connection between diet and adult acne, I needed little convincing. Mashaal, like myself, has a vested interest in nutrition for adult acne both from the perspective
