When we have high exposure to toxins, smoke, or other particles, the lungs’ natural defense systems have difficulty keeping up.  Symptoms include coughing, frequent lung infections, asthma attacks, or excessive mucous production.

The problem with constipation is that it prevents the proper elimination of harmful waste products from the body. This causes autointoxication, where we reabsorb metabolites from the colon and it leads to a build-up of harmful toxins throughout the body. 

When we feel stressed, the body responds as though we are being chased by a lion.Most of us face a multitude of stressors each day, and burning the candle at both ends takes a toll on our mental and physical health.

The typical North American diet contains far too many foods that increase our cholesterol levels above and beyond what our bodies can use. Excess total cholesterol and LDL “bad” cholesterol will stick to the walls of our blood vessels, narrowing the space for blood to flow. 

Inflammation is the body’s natural response to damage or injury. When the body detects harm,  the immune system sends specialized cells to the damaged area(s) that promote pain, redness, and swelling.

Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world.  Iron deficiency occurs in people who consume a diet low in iron, in people who have difficulty absorbing iron, through blood loss, and with increased iron demand.

Pain, especially chronic pain, profoundly impacts our quality of life. It may reduce mobility, lessen our independence, and limit our daily activities. Chronic pain can also cause depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, and memory impairment.

Leaky gut can be caused by antibiotic use, eating inflammatory and processed foods, some medications, contracting traveller’s diarrhea and prolonged stress. These factors can negatively alter the gut flora, resulting in inflammation in the digestive tract.

The liver is our most important detoxifying organ. It is masterful at identifying toxins and neutralizing them so that they can be safely excreted from the body. Toxins include chemicals, food additives, alcohol, caffeine, and medications to name a few.

Fibre’s most important role is to promote bowel regularity. It does this by providing bulk to the stool, which keeps waste moving through the digestive tract. Without it, digestion slows down, we reabsorb too much water from the stool, and we get constipated.

When our digestive tract is inflamed, we may experience bloating, gas, heartburn, nausea, and abdominal discomfort. Constipation, diarrhea, or mucous in the stool. If we have prolonged issues with our digestion, it leads to whole-body symptoms.

Reduced lung function makes us feel tired because our body can’t make enough energy. Symptoms include coughing, frequent lung infections, asthma attacks, or excessive mucous production. Lung function is significantly reduced in conditions like COPD, asthma, and in smokers.

When we don’t get enough sleep, or get poor quality sleep, our ability to think clearly, learn and retain memories is significantly impacted. Our immune system is weakened, causing frequent cold and flu or difficulty with getting over infections.

Vitamin D regulates both the immune system and neuromuscular system, and acts as an antioxidant throughout the body. Inadequate Vitamin D levels are associated with a long list of health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, cold and flu, and depression.