by Dr. Chan | Oct 24, 2024 | General
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can be an overwhelming condition, marked by flare-ups that disrupt daily life. Whether you’re dealing with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, these flare-ups can lead to symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and...
by Dr. Chan | Oct 22, 2024 | General
Estrogen is a hormone that plays a vital role in both men and women, though it is more prominent in women, regulating reproductive and other key functions. The way estrogen is metabolized in the body directly affects how it functions and, ultimately, overall health....
by Dr. Chan | Sep 11, 2024 | General
The internet is jam-packed with nutrition information – much of it contradictory, some of it confusing, and a lot of it hard to follow. It can be difficult to know the best approach, but studies show that we may have uncovered a framework for longevity based on...
by Dr. Chan | Aug 14, 2024 | General
In today’s increasingly online world, electronics play a huge role in our everyday lives. From Zoom meetings to scrolling through news and social media feeds, the average North American spends around 6 hours looking at a screen per day! However, excessive screen time...
by Dr. Chan | Apr 17, 2024 | General
With spring in the air, now is the perfect time to give your home a refresh. However, the last thing we want to do is to load our homes and bodies with the toxic chemicals found in so many conventional cleaning products! If you are motivated to clean and declutter...
by Dr. Chan | Apr 8, 2024 | General
At every stage of life, your hormones play an important role in controlling what happens in your body. Hormone levels have a profound impact on your health, and many physiologic functions require a delicate balance when it comes to hormone levels. But, it’s said that...
by Dr. Chan | Mar 18, 2024 | General
A well-functioning digestive system is essential for overall well-being, as it breaks down food into vital nutrients that fuel energy, growth, cellular repair, and more! When your digestion is functioning optimally, you may not even think twice about it. However, when...
by Dr. Chan | Mar 7, 2024 | General
Your hormones play a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance that keeps your body functioning at its best. From regulating metabolism and mood to influencing reproductive health and immune function, these chemical messengers orchestrate various aspects of...
by Dr. Chan | Feb 19, 2024 | General
The vagus nerve doesn’t typically get a lot of attention in conventional medicine, but it actually plays a vital role in orchestrating your body’s response to stress and inflammation. And it doesn’t stop there: The vagus nerve also influences gut health, immune...
by Dr. Chan | Feb 11, 2024 | General
It’s no surprise that maintaining heart health is vital for overall well-being and longevity. When your heart is working well, you have a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes – the two leading causes of death...
