September 18, 2020
Dr. Martin Gleixner, MSc, ND
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By Dr. Martin Gleixner, MSc, ND Digestion issues have ramifications in all aspects of our health. Despite the crucial role that digestion has on our wellbeing, chronic digestive problems are often under-diagnosed, missed or allowed to proceed without treatment for far too long. In many cases, palliative options such as laxatives or antacids aimed to…
May 2, 2019
Dr. Martin Gleixner, MSc, ND
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Part 1: Are you living with digestive problems? By Dr. Martin Gleixner, MSc, ND Our digestive system and its proper function are fundamental to our wellbeing. When all is well, we feel nourished. When a dysfunction exists in the gut, we can be plagued with many unpleasant symptoms such as diarrhea,…
May 27, 2016
Dr. Martin Gleixner, MSc, ND
Digestion is foundation for all health conditions By Dr. Martin Gleixner, MSc, ND Digestion and its proper function has ramifications in all aspects of our health. For this reason, I ask all my patients about their bowel movements and review other symptoms concerning the health of their gastrointestinal tract (or gut). …
April 28, 2016
Dr. Martin Gleixner, MSc, ND
Feeling Tired? Stressed? Adrenal imbalance may be the cause – Part1 By Dr. Martin Gleixner, MSc, ND You may have asked yourself one of the following questions… How does stress affect my health? Are my adrenal hormones out of balance and if so, how are they affecting my health? Feeling tired but unable to…
April 27, 2016
Dr. Martin Gleixner, MSc, ND
Optimal health requires understanding of hormones By Dr. Martin Gleixner, MSc, ND Hormones have many functions in the body. They are best known for growth and reproduction, maintaining our libido, and regulating our moods. Although important, these functions are only the tip of the iceberg. Like the iceberg’s much larger block of ice…
Feeling tired? Thyroid imbalance a potential cause By Dr. Martin Gleixner, MSc, ND Our thyroid is fundamental for our metabolism. Maintaining a healthy weight and living with good energy levels rely heavily on thyroid function. Yet, despite such a crucial role, thyroid imbalances are often under-diagnosed, missed or allowed to proceed without treatment for…
Integrating naturopathic therapies in cancer care By Dr. Martin Gleixner, MSc, ND My last column was devoted to the integration of naturopathic medicine within our present health care system. I proposed an integrated approach that includes: 1) family physicians (MDs) and registered naturopathic doctors (NDs) working side-by-side; 2) the adoption of six guiding…