Do you need to take prebiotics with probiotics? Is it necessary to take both? Prebiotics are nutrients that nourish the bacteria. When we eat them, the bacteria get “fed” too. You don’t need to get prebiotics in the form of supplements. It’s better to get what you need from your diet. Here are some good…
Author: Janet McKenzie, ND
I am a nurse and naturopathic doctor operating a natural health services clinic in Etobicoke, Ontario. The Doctor's Note blog contains advice and resources that I share with clients who have extreme fatigue and/or chronic pain but much of it is relevant to anyone who wants to adopt a health-promoting lifestyle. You can find more information about my background here: https://bit.ly/2piqUWd
3 Easy Ways to Improve Digestion
“You Are What You Eat” That is literally true. But beyond that, you are also what you digest, absorb and assimilate so keeping your gastrointestinal (GI) system working well is extremely important for your overall level of wellness. Let’s have a look at the factors that contribute most to digestive health. Fibre Dietary fibre, also referred…
Eating Well with Stealth Vegetables
Children of all ages (and some adults, too) can be finicky about food. Ensuring a healthy variety of vegetables in the diet can be difficult. If this is your challenge, you’ll find some strategies in this article for getting vegetables into your picky eater. Here are some ideas to consider for making vegetables more palatable:…
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