Dr. Tasreen Albhai N.D.
Naturopathic Medical Director
Seasonal changes can be exciting, such as hayrides in the fall or ice skating in the winter. However, darkened skies and temperature drops can also contribute to depression.
Why People Who Eat “Super Clean” Often Feel Unwell
Many people I work with paint me a similar picture about their health:
They eat a very clean diet based on whole foods, and avoid anything processed. But they feel absolutely terrible.
Take a Rest to Feel Your Best
After running a marathon, Iron Man, or any other long, strenuous event, athletes are encouraged to take some down time, also called rest. Rest is a critical part of training, allowing athletes to recover properly so they can get back to doing what they love and stay strong and competitive.
How to Eat to Increase Your Energy
A lack of energy is one of the most common complaints among my nutrition clients.
People are struggling to meet the demands of the day, and turning to a variety of
energy drinks and others stimulants to improve their energy.
Recipe: My West Coast Energy Balls
These energy balls are nut-free – making them a great school snack for children who can’t take nut products to school!
Natural Supplement Suggestions to Increase Energy and Help You Get Back on Track for Fall
Its officially the Fall season! Kids are back to school, most people are getting back on track at work and in the home. Now is the time many of us are thinking of getting back on track with an exercise program or healthy eating plan.
Low energy? How thyroid conditions can be overlooked.
Fatigue is a common symptom of hypothyroidism, otherwise known as an underactive thyroid. In individuals with this condition, the body’s metabolism begins to slow down, leading to symptoms like low energy and lethargy. This differs from hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, in which the body’s metabolism speeds up.
Understanding Your Health Using Genetic Testing
Personalized medicine is the future of healthcare. More and more people are turning to genomic testing for a customized approach in addressing health concerns. We all have genetic differences, making the one size fits all model a thing of the past.Your genes are the blue print to your health.However, gene expression is influenced by your epigenetics, which includes your diet, lifestyle and the environment you live in.Establishing a nutritional supplement plan should be specific to the individual, taking into account the whole person, including their lifestyle, and genetic makeup.
Getting Back To Basics This September
It’s that time of year again… kids are preparing to return to school, and our summer energy is winding down as is the sun. We’re ready to put away our party spirit and get back onto a routine, which often involves reprioritizing our health goals!
The Run Down On Probiotics
There are trillions of bacteria living symbiotically within you, specifically within your colon — we call this the microbiome. Each person’s microbiome is unique to them; environment, genes, medication, and diet dictate what your microbiome looks like. With that in mind, it is important to curate the types and amounts of probiotics you take to suit your personalized health journey.