by Diane Alkier | Apr 8, 2022 | Blog post, Nutrition Counselling, Updated
Welcome! My name is Susan Watson, and I am the owner of A Little Nutrition and the Director of Client Services. I would like to thank you for reaching out to our team and warmly welcome you to our practice! If this is your first time meeting with a registered...
by Diane Alkier | Nov 17, 2021 | Blog post, Health conditions, Nutrition Counselling, Updated
What are Food Allergies? Food allergies occur when your body’s immune system has a negative reaction to a protein found in a specific food. If you have a food allergy, you may not experience any symptoms the first time you eat the food. After you eat the food, your...
by Diane Alkier | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog post, Health conditions, Nutrition Counselling, Nutrition Services, Updated
What is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which your body reacts poorly to gluten. Gluten is a type of protein that is found in many grains including wheat, durum, spelt, kamut, barley, bulgar and rye. When you have celiac disease, gluten...
by Diane Alkier | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog post, Health conditions, Nutrition Counselling, Nutrition Services, Updated
What is Gout? Gout is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation of the joints and soft tissues. Gout occurs when uric acid levels are too high in the body and uric acid crystals form around the joints and tissues. This occurs if your body is unable to get rid of...
by Diane Alkier | Sep 24, 2021 | Blog post, Health conditions, Nutrition Services, Updated
Important Facts About High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) High blood pressure occurs when the pressure or force of blood being pumped through your arteries, is too high. If left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to damage to your heart or artery walls. Over time,...
