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Stress Related Illnesses
Stress is a huge problem in our society today but things aren’t going to change anytime soon . At the Integrative Health Centre we focus on ensuring that your body and your environment are compatible so you can maintain your lifestyle and still feel great. Because we can’t change your outside environment we focus on changing your internal environment by altering your diet slightly and using supplements to get you back on track. Health simply means you can live your life feeling good regardless of your lifestyle and we’re excited to be a part of that journey. To get yourself back on track click here.
Peri-menopause and Menopause
Women want to feel great forever and ensuring that your body negotiates peri-menopause and menopause smoothly is a huge part of that journey. Women have told me they love their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s “it’s like your 30’s but with money and no babies” so we want to make sure you in better shape now than you were in your 30’s. Menopause was probably originally more of an end stage transition but that’s not the case nowadays. Being that your 40’s to your 60’s are now the prime of your life we want to help you get through it with as little trouble as possible by telling you what is actually happening in the body, suggesting supplements or lifestyle habits that will decrease your symptoms and educating you about hormones (the healthy ones!) and medical procedures that might be helpful so you can feel as good as you can. Let us help you by clicking here.
PMS and Hormonal Imbalances
From the time we’re teenagers to our mid 50’s we are saddled with our period . Your cycle plays a huge role in how you feel throughout the month and many women are tormented by PMS symptoms for a large part of the second part of their cycle. Symptoms such as irritability, fatigue, sleep disturbances, acne, spotting, weight gain and bloating should be preventable by balancing out your cycle so your period comes without any of the unenjoyable symptoms you may have experienced in the past. Let us help you get your period back on track, your family will love you for it. Click here.
Digestion
Irritable bowel is a huge issue for people these days because of antibacterial use, stress, diet and heredity. Anyone who has had digestive issues knows that you become a slave to your body as you wonder when your next bowel movement will be, where the nearest washroom is or whether you’ll fit into your pants by the end of the day. Often simple diet changes and minimal supplementation can get your digestive system functioning properly and let you focus on the rest of your life. Let us help you get rid of your pain in the butt digestive symptoms by clicking here.
Heart disease
Keeping your heart and cardiovascular system healthy is incredibly important as heart disease is a leading cause of death in this country. At the Integrative Health Centre we focus on keeping your heart and arteries healthy by adjusting your diet to encourage optimal cholesterol metabolism and using supplementation to promote a healthy cardiovascular system. Keeping the heart healthy is a fundamental component to living a long and healthy life. Let us help you on your way to a healthy cardiovascular system by clicking here.
Immune dysfunction
Your immune system is your biggest protection to your outside environment. With all the potent viruses going around you want to make sure that your can body protect itself so you aren’t sick all the time. Is it important to get sick once or twice a year, absolutely, getting sick shows us that your immune system is working properly. But most of the viruses now last 6 to 8 weeks once they settle in so keeping your immune system on the ball gets you back on your feet faster so you can resume you lifestyle. Let us help you get your immune system prepared for the winter! Click here
Autoimmune conditions
Autoimmune disorders are diseases caused by the body producing an inappropriate immune response against its own tissues. What causes this process we are still unsure but we do know that stress is a huge factor in the presentation of symptoms. A large part of this immune process is influenced by stress hormones so by encouraging your body to respond more appropriately to stressful situations we can encourage the immune system to have more control over the inflammatory process so you have less pain and fatigue. Let us help you get your stress levels under control by clicking here.
Heavy Metal Toxicity
It is difficult to tell if you have an abundance of heavy metals in your body as they cause a wide range of symptoms such as neurological problems, headaches, autoimmune disorders, allergies, high blood pressure and hormonal problems. Heavy metals, such as mercury, lead and cadmium can enter in your body from many exposures including pipes, solvents, vaccinations, some foods, and even can be passed from your mother to you in the uterus. We test for heavy metals and treatment involves both working on your current symptoms and chelation of the metals in your body. Learn about taking a heavy metal test and finding out the cause of your symptoms by clicking here.
Allergies and Sensitivities
Food allergies and sensitivities can cause a myriad of symptoms such as skin conditions, joint pain, digestive disturbances, fatigue, autoimmune conditions etc. Because many of these symptoms are compounded by stress, identifying food sensitivities and allergies allows you to remove the only stress you have any control of, food, from your diet to decrease or eliminate these conditions. For many of us diet is 80% of how you feel, so changing your diet can make a huge difference in your energy and symptom pattern often with minimal supplement intervention. Let us help you identify hidden food allergies and sensitivities by clicking here. Get started with a food allergy test by clicking here.
Diabetes
Life with diabetes can be better! If you have diabetes or think you have blood sugar management problems let us help you! We will figure out your best eating plan and your best supplement program to keep your blood sugars as well as your mood low, even, and stable. If you have type II diabetes, we will work on controlling your sugars through diet so that you can minimize your medications. If you have type I diabetes, we will work on controlling your sugars so that you can mange your insulin use. For both we focus on reducing future risk of complications. Get started on a path towards healthier sugar levels by clicking here.
Optimizing Athletic Performance
We all know it’s important to be active but exercise can be another stress on the body leading to injuries, colds, fatigue and body fat distribution. By maximizing your iron levels, supporting your adrenal glands which are your stress system in the body and optimizing your diet you can achieve your performance more efficiently. Let us help you be the athlete you’ve always wanted to be whether you’re a professional or starting from the beginning. To maximize your potential click here.
