There’s something magical about the boreal forest. The way that everything is interconnected and working harmoniously with one another. I’m in my private little happy place sitting on spongy mosses under a canopy of spruce and fir. Breathing is easier, my thoughts are clearer and my body re-energized after just a couple of hours spent
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Environmental allergy refers to an IgE mediated allergic response to allergens in the environment. Basically, the body’s immune system mistakes a harmless substance as a threat and produces antibodies to attack it. This process brings about a whole host of uncomfortable symptoms. Luckily, there are things you can do to lesson the impact that allergies
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome or “IBS” is a chronic functional gastrointestinal tract condition. It shares commonalities with both food intolerance and food sensitivity in that IBS symptoms can be triggered by certain foods. A study in 2014 estimated that up to 11% of the world’s population is affected by IBS. And yet there is likely a
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Food Allergy & the Immune System Before we can discuss allergy and its nuances, let’s talk about our body’s defense – the immune system. Understanding how this complex system works is the key to grasping the mechanics of allergy, sensitivity and intolerance. Coping With a Food Allergy Diagnosis Food Allergy Canada estimates that 1 in
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