By Alyssa Burnham, ND Naturopathic Doctor at Wise Woman Wellness A growing number of people suffer from food sensitivities - by some estimates, more than one in five people experience uncomfortable symptoms after eating certain foods. Yet, despite their prevalence,...
Food Sensitivities
Additives in Your Food Could Be Harming Your Health
By Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, NCMP, APNP Odds are...you’re going to find some kind of food additive in many foods that you eat! Food additives are typically added to enhance the flavor, appearance or texture of a product, or to extend its shelf life. Although generally...
The Connection Between Gluten and Thyroid Issues
By Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, NCMP, APNP By now, you’ve likely heard about gluten intolerance. The buzz word “gluten-free” is everywhere in the health world. But how impactful is gluten? For those with thyroid issues, it may be affecting you more than you realize. ...
Top 3 Myths About Dairy and Great Dairy Substitutes
By Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, NCMP, APNP Did you drink milk with lunch as a child? For decades, milk was considered an essential part of a healthy diet. Depending on where you grew up, you may have been encouraged to drink a glass of milk with each meal. But milk has...
Why Food Sensitivities Should Not Be Ignored
Society as a whole is starting to pay more attention to what we are feeding our bodies and considering the idea of food as a medicine. Food sensitivities have stepped into the spotlight as more and more people are identifying the direct connection between what we are...