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5 Goal Setting Strategies for a Happier, Healthier You!

Dr. Kimberley O'Brien January 1, 2019 Blog, Psychology 2 Comments

As a new year begins, there's an opportunity to reflect on the year that has passed and to align with how you would like to feel in 2019. Have you stopped yet to think yet about your vision and dreams for the year ahead? What do you want to experience? How do you want to feel? Who do you want ...

5 Mindset Shifts to Make Healthy Habits your Natural Choice

Dr. Kimberley O'Brien December 6, 2018 Blog, Health, Lifestyle, Mind Body Leave a Comment

People often look at “healthy living” as a series of sacrifices they need to make in their life instead of identifying what lights them up about feeling good each and every day! Although we can work together to develop a PERFECT plan to transform your health and boost your energy, it won't be sustainable if we don't also ensure ...

How to do an Elimination Diet to Identify your Food Sensitivities

Dr. Kimberley O'Brien November 13, 2018 Blog, Food, Lifestyle Leave a Comment

This is the final article in a blog series I’ve been writing all about food sensitivities, allergies, and intolerances. So far we’ve covered: 10 Signs that you may have Food Sensitivities or Intolerances What’s the Difference Between Food Allergies, Sensitivities & Intolerances? Top 10 Most Common Food Sensitivities and Intolerances Food Sensitivity Testing – Is it Science-Based? In this post, ...

Is Food Sensitivity Testing Science-Based?

Food Sensitivity Testing – Is it Science-Based?

Dr. Kimberley O'Brien November 7, 2018 Blog, Health, Lifestyle 2 Comments

IgG food sensitivity testing is a blood test that I utilize in my naturopathic practice to help my patients personalize their diet while transforming their health and energy in the process. In this blog post I discuss the science behind food sensitivity testing, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using IgG food sensitivity testing to personalize your nutritional ...

Top 10 Most Common Food Sensitivities and Intolerances

Dr. Kimberley O'Brien October 31, 2018 Blog, Food, Health Leave a Comment

Recently I shared the top 10 signs and symptoms that may indicate you have food sensitivities, allergies or intolerances, as well as the difference between each of these reactions. Today I’m sharing specifically which foods are the most common food sensitivities, and some of these foods may surprise you! Although the foods I list below are the most common food ...

Food Allergies, Sensitivities and Intolerances… What’s the Difference?

What’s the Difference Between Food Allergies, Sensitivities & Intolerances?

Dr. Kimberley O'Brien October 24, 2018 Blog, Food, Health Leave a Comment

As a naturopathic doctor, I help my patients to identify and address the root cause of their symptoms including fatigue, bloating, sinus congestion, digestive upset, joint pain, headaches, acne, and eczema. Did you know that all of these symptoms can be caused directly by various reactions to specific foods? Today I’m walking you through the five types of adverse food ...

10 Signs that you may have Food Sensitivities or Intolerances

Dr. Kimberley O'Brien October 17, 2018 Blog, Food, Health, Lifestyle Leave a Comment

Food sensitivities and intolerances are different from food allergies and they cause an entirely different set of symptoms in your body. These delayed immune reactions to food are extremely common and lead to a number of the chronic symptoms that I see my patients struggling with on a day-to-day basis. Thankfully, the symptoms of food sensitivities can often quickly be ...

9 Habits to Help You Lose Weight Naturally and Keep it Off for Good!

Dr. Kimberley O'Brien October 10, 2018 Blog, Food, Health, Lifestyle Leave a Comment

There are a few habits I share daily with my patients that make the world of difference when it comes to boosting their metabolism and preventing that gradual upward climb of the digits on the scale, and I'm excited to share this information with you here today! Before studying to become a naturopathic doctor I found my weight seemed to ...

7 Strategies to Prevent Holiday Bloating & Better Digest your Meal

Dr. Kimberley O'Brien October 3, 2018 Blog, Food, Health Leave a Comment

Although one of the best parts of the holidays is enjoying delicious food, no one wants to feel bloated and unwell after finishing their meal! As a Naturopathic Doctor, I’m often asked how to improve digestive function and prevent holiday bloating, so I’ve compiled a list of my top 7 suggestions in hopes they will help you too! By incorporating ...

10 Coffee Alternatives to Improve your Health & Energy!

Dr. Kimberley O'Brien September 12, 2018 Blog, Lifestyle Leave a Comment

I'm someone who always loves to have a warm beverage in hand, especially as the weather starts to cool down! As I shared last week, this used to mean bottomless cups of coffee and trading in my fatigue for the caffeine jitters. Thankfully, this is no longer the case! Although I still enjoy my coffee, as much as possible ...