IBS Updates 2022 April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month. IBS is one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions in the world. It affects as many as 20% of Canadians so it’s likely that you know at least one person with this functional disorder. IBS can be debilitating, and it presents with symptoms of [...]
Motivational Interviewing for Behaviour Modification Obesity is a complex, chronic disease and there is so much more to addressing it than simply eating less or following a diet. If you are tired of focusing on restrictive eating patterns, consider trying behavioural modification techniques for weight management. Two methods a person can use to create effective [...]
How to Choose the Right Probiotics Are you wondering how to use probiotics for your digestive health? Look no further, as a trusted group of experts has created an evidence-based guide on probiotic products available in Canada that can support you in your care. Probiotics are specific strains and quantities of bacteria that research shows [...]
Ask A Dietitian Are fish oil supplements safe and effective? The consumption of fish oil supplements in Canada is incredibly common and, yes, quality matters. People take fish oil supplements for a multitude of reasons, such as for lowering blood pressure and triglyceride levels in heart disease and hypertension, and for its potentially beneficial anti-inflammatory [...]
Flying with Obesity The process and experience of flying with an extra seat for people with obesity I am writing to discuss what flying domestic is like in Canada for a person living with obesity. To do so, an individual must request an extra seat for the flight from the airlines. Therefore, my focus will [...]
Product Review Enjoy Celiac-Friendly Treats with GluteNull Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that involves an abnormal immune response when an individual consumes gliadin, a protein found in gluten. This damages the microscopic villi that line the inner wall of the small intestine, which reduces the body’s ability to absorb enough nutrients from food, leading to [...]
Questions about mental health? MIRA can help. Living with gastrointestinal and liver diseases and disorders, and/or obesity, can be a challenging journey, often accompanied with confusion, uncertainty, and isolation. Beyond the physical symptoms, many individuals also grapple with mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. Some face shame and stigma resulting [...]
Product Review Discover Your Microbiome with Injoy Your gut microbiome holds crucial insights about your health, which you can have fun exploring with Injoy,1 a Canadian-made microbiome testing kit. Our gut microbiomes consist of approximately 100 trillion microorganisms, from 500-1,000 different species, consisting of bacteria, viruses, yeast, and parasites. Harmony and balance among these species [...]
Can Medications Help Treat Obesity? A Review of Medications Used (On- and Off-Label) to Manage Obesity Obesity is a multi-factorial chronic disease that occurs when a person has an excessive amount of body fat, which can increase the individual’s risk of health complications, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, liver issues, arthritis, [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (Formerly Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) The Liver The liver is the largest solid internal organ. It is located underneath the ribcage in the right upper part of the abdomen. Although liver size depends on a person’s age, body size, shape, sex, [...]
