A big Thank you to the West Island Gazette for this great article! Michaelson’s book is right from the gut By Bill Young They say the classic definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Fortunately for Frances Michaelson’s clients, that is not the way a naturopath
There is no question that the easiest place to gain fat, as well as one of the hardest to lose fat is our belly. Our belly is an area that gets used the least but is most affected when we eat the wrong foods, snack on too much salt or sugar and drink too much
Although many people choose to detox (cleanse) their bodies after a holiday season like Christmas or Thanksgiving, when they’ve filled their bellies with too much sugar and foods loaded with calories, I feel spring is actually the best time. Why? Well, that’s because spring offers a breath of fresh air, with the dandelions coming out
At the cellular level, we need vitamins and minerals to survive. Without them, our bodies could suffer from various symptoms of vitamin or mineral deficiency. For example, our immune system could weaken, increasing the risk of getting a cold, the flu, allergies, and other ailments. Our cells will not have the fuel they need to
With spring in the air, many people are likely stressing about the upcoming allergy season. By definition, allergies are your body’s reaction to allergens, a sign that the immune system is working overtime. Allergens are particles your body considers foreign, which forces your immune system to respond to it – sometimes too much of a
We often hear the expression that “we are what we eat”, but I beg to differ. We are really “what we digest”. This is the reason that “diets” often fail. Everyone is different and digests their food differently. Digestive issues are very common. This is because digestion is a huge job for our bodies. We have
Food poisoning is usually caused by different bacteria found in food, water, and crops. There are many different bacteria unfortunately, that can be lurking in something that you bring home or eat at a restaurant. Let’s take a look at the most common forms of bacteria, which are Salmonella. Listeria, and Campylobacter. Salmonella is found
Although a sensitive topic, bad breath should not be ignored and looked at as bad, or not important. It is necessary to deal with, as it not only affects the person with the symptoms, but also those around them. There is nothing worse than having people either step back, or sadly, away all together because
It’s only appropriate that on St. Patrick’s Day, there is no better time for a few gentle reminders concerning the detrimental effects of drinking too much alcohol. We tend to forget that these liquids can have such an impact on our health, exercise performance, and weight management. Let’s take a look at some of these
“Vitamin C has been considered one of the most important essential nutrients in our diet since the discovery in 1907 that it prevents scurvy. In addition, Vitamin C aids in the synthesis of wound healing, metabolism of iron , lipids, cholesterol, and others.” says Dr. C. Y. Lee of Cornell. A diet high in Vitamin C
Learn which foods fuel your body best and which to avoid. Find out which supplements help and which you can skip! Find out more with Frances with this one on one consultation.