
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder (FBD). Functional bowel disorders are diagnosed using symptom criteria, and after the exclusion of other gastrointestinal diseases, such as celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Summer Exercise Tips
It is getting HOT out there!
Whether you’re an avid summer runner or you’re (im)patiently waiting for indoor gyms to reopen in Ontario, chances are pretty high you’re going to be exercising in another wicked hot summer.
Are you getting enough Vitamin D?
Most of us know that we make most of our vitamin D through our skin via direct sunlight. However in Canada, we don’t see enough sunlight from October to April to make sufficient vitamin D.
Should I Take Creatine?
Creatine monohydrate is one of the most popular nutritional ergogenic aids for athletes.
What Should I Eat Before My Work-Out?
There’s a lot of mixed messaging out there in terms of pre-training nutrition.
Should you train fasted? Should you eat carbs? How much?
Like everything in nutrition: it depends.
Why You Should Get a Nutrition Check-Up
Most of us know the value of having regular check-ups with our different health care providers (i.e. family doctor, dentist, optometrist, etc.). Your nutritional status is no different.