Blog Articles

The Candida Diet: Top Five Foods to Eat and to Avoid

Naturopathic Doctor, Maura Scanlan discusses the Candida Diet; she lists the top 5 foods to avoid and the top 5 foods that can help eliminate Candida.

Aug 18th, 2015

Is Candida Making You Fat?

Naturopathic Doctor, Maura Scanlan explains how Candida can cause weight gain that doesn’t respond to normal weight-loss programs: she suggests a diet that works.

Jul 14th, 2015

Is Candida Overgrowth Causing Your Chronic Gas & Bloating?

In part 3 of a 6-part series on Candida, Naturopathic Doctor Maura Scanlan discusses how and why Candida (yeast infection) causes chronic intestinal bloating.

Jun 9th, 2015

Natural Treatment Options for IBS – A Guide for Patients

Dr. Maura Scanlan discusses risk factors for developing Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and suggests naturopathic remedies to help heal IBS and leaky gut.

Apr 11th, 2017

What the Gallbladder Does & How to Avoid Gallbladder Disease

Dr. Maura Scanlan explains the role the gallbladder plays in the health of our digestive system. Part 6 of a series on digestive health.

Mar 30th, 2017

What Is Fiber, and Why Is It Vital for Digestive Health?

Dr. Maura Scanlan talks about the different types of dietary fiber, and how fiber is important for our digestive system. Part 5 of a series on digestive health.

Mar 16th, 2017

What Is the Gut Biome and How Does It Affect Our Health?

Dr. Maura Scanlan talks about the invisible world of bacteria in our intestines, and how our health depends on it. Part 4 of a series on digestive health.

Mar 3rd, 2017

The Low-FODMAP Diet and Its Role in Treating IBS

Dr. Maura Scanlan discusses the low-FODMAP diet: what it is, foods to avoid, and how FODMAPs can trigger IBS symptoms. Part 3 of a series on digestive health.

Feb 15th, 2017

Do I Have Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)?

Dr. Maura Scanlan discusses “small intestinal bacterial overgrowth” (SIBO): what it is, what causes it, how to recognize the symptoms, and how to treat it. Part 2 of a series on digestive health.

Feb 8th, 2017

What You Need to Know About Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Dr. Maura Scanlan explains what IBS is, common underlying causes, diagnostic testing, and potential long-term effects. Article 1 in a series on digestive health.

Jan 24th, 2017

What Parents, Teachers and Kids Need to Know about Food Allergies

Dr. Maura Scanlan explains the importance of educating our communities about the dangers of food allergies, and how better education could save your child’s life.

Jan 13th, 2017

Safe Christmas Treats for Your Child with Food Allergies

The holidays can be a minefield when you have food allergies. Naturopath Dr Maura Scanlan shares her favorite allergy-safe treats so no-one has to miss out.

Dec 7th, 2016

The Importance of Teaching Your Allergenic Child to Cook

Naturopath Dr Maura Scanlan explains why it’s so important for kids with food allergies to be able to cook and shares some strategies for teaching them how.

Nov 23rd, 2016

Food Allergies: What to Do When Just One Child Has Allergies

Dr Maura Scanlan, naturopath and mom of a child with food allergies shares thoughts & tips for balancing the needs of all your kids when only one has allergies.

Nov 17th, 2016

Food Allergies: What Is The Right Age For Epi-Pen Independence?

Dr Maura Scanlan, naturopath and mom of a child with food allergies, discusses how to judge when your child is old enough to manage their own anaphylactic reactions.

Nov 9th, 2016

Helping Children with Food Allergies Become Independent

Dr Maura Scanlan, naturopath and mom of a child with food allergies, offers tips for keeping your allergic child safe while not compromising their independence.

Oct 26th, 2016

Understanding Food Allergies: Is Mast Cell Disorder to blame?

In an attempt to understand food allergies better, Dr Maura Scanlan examines a possible connection with a little understood condition – Mast Cell Disorder.

Sep 28th, 2016

Acupuncture for the Treatment of Headaches

In the last article of her series on acupuncture Naturopathic Doctor & Acupuncturist, Dr Maura Scanlan discusses how acupuncture can help treat chronic headaches.

Jun 29th, 2016

Acupuncture for the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

In her series on acupuncture, Dr Maura Scanlan discusses IBS in Chinese medicine; the patterns associated with it and acupuncture treatment for each.

Jun 22nd, 2016

Fertility in Chinese Medicine Pt 2 – Acupuncture for Infertility

Dr Maura Scanlan discusses the Chinese medicine perspective on fertility, the common patterns leading to infertility and how acupuncture can help.

Jun 15th, 2016

Fertility in Chinese Medicine Pt 1 – Supporting Kidney Essence

Dr Maura Scanlan discusses ‘Kidney Essence’ – the root of fertility in Chinese medicine. She explains what it is, what depletes it and its link to infertility.

Jun 9th, 2016

Acupuncture as a Treatment for Depression

Dr Maura Scanlan explains how acupuncture works in the treatment of depression and why it can be used alone or in addition to pharmaceutical medications.

May 19th, 2016

Acupuncture, a Powerful Treatment for Stress and Insomnia

Dr Maura Scanlan explains how acupuncture works in the treatment of stress and insomnia and why it is one of the best tools to keep us healthy and sleeping well.

May 5th, 2016

Shingles – What Is It and How Can Acupuncture Help?

Dr. Maura Scanlan explains how acupuncture can be used to treat the pain and nerve damage caused by the debilitating effects of shingles.

Apr 27th, 2016

Testing for Fertility: 10 Areas for Investigation

In the last of her series on fertility, Dr Maura Scanlan gives an overview of the testing options available to help optimize your chances of conceiving.

Mar 9th, 2016

How Stress Affects Fertility

In her series on fertility, Dr Maura Scanlan discusses the role that stress can play and how chronic stress can be a cause of unexplained infertility.

Mar 2nd, 2016

Is An Underactive Thyroid Preventing You Getting Pregnant?

Dr Maura Scanlan discusses how important the thyroid is in fertility and how misdiagnosis of an underactive thyroid is often the cause of unexplained infertility.

Feb 24th, 2016

What Is PCOS And How Does It Affect My Fertility?

This week Dr Maura Scanlan talks about polycystic ovarian disease: its causes & symptoms, its role in fertility & some things you can do to minimize its effects.

Feb 3rd, 2016

Wanting To Get Pregnant? Don’t Forget About Sperm Health

Dr Maura Scanlan explores how male fertility is just as important to making a baby as female fertility. She explains how to get sperm into tip-top condition.

Jan 27th, 2016

Fertility & Folic Acid – Why taking folic acid may not be enough

Dr Maura Scanlan discusses folic acid and how the MTHFR genetic defect might mean your pre-natal supplement is not doing the job it should.

Jan 13th, 2016

Sowing a Seed: Improving Fertility with Seeds and Oil

In a new article series, Dr Maura discusses ways to improve your chance of getting pregnant. Today, how certain seeds & oils can help when taken at the right time.

Jan 6th, 2016

Tips for a Post-Holiday Detox

As the holiday season gets into full swing, Dr Maura Scanlan discusses what it means to detox and gives detox tips to restore optimal health in the New Year.

Dec 16th, 2015

Food Sensitivities & the Thyroid: Graves’ and Hashimoto’s

Naturopathic doctor Maura Scanlan explains how food sensitivities and allergies can contribute to autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Graves’ and Hashimoto’s.

Nov 4th, 2015

Are Food Sensitivities Behind Your Infertility?

In part 8 of her series on food sensitivities & allergies, Dr Maura Scanlan explains a number of ways food sensitivities can affect fertility.

Oct 21st, 2015

What is the Biggest Cause of Food Sensitivities? Stress

Dr Maura Scanlan explains how stress, adrenal health and cortisol levels are connected to Leaky Gut – the mechanism behind food sensitivities.

Oct 14th, 2015

Food Sensitivities in Children: Why symptoms are so often missed

Dr Maura Scanlan looks at what happens in your body when you have food sensitivities, and describes the subtle symptoms that show that your child is affected.

Oct 7th, 2015

Why Going Dairy-Free Is Such A Challenge and What to Avoid

Avoiding dairy products is not as simple as just eliminating cow’s milk. Dr Maura Scanlan explains what to look out for so you never accidentally eat it again.

Sep 23rd, 2015

The Problem with Wheat – Allergy, Sensitivity or Celiac?

Wheat is a problem food for many people; Dr Maura Scanlan explains why this is and the difference between wheat sensitivity, wheat allergy and Celiac disease.

Sep 16th, 2015

How Do I Know If My Child Has A Food Allergy?

In part 2 of a series on food allergies, Maura Scanlan recounts how she discovered her son had deadly food allergies and explains the signs to look out for.

Sep 3rd, 2015

Food Allergy or Sensitivity – What’s The Difference?

In Part 1 of a series on food allergies, Maura Scanlan explores the difference between an allergy and a sensitivity and explains why food allergies can be deadly.

Aug 26th, 2015

Rashes and Candida – The Connection between Skin and Gut

Naturopathic Doctor, Maura Scanlan discusses the connection between the gut and the skin and explains how Candida is often the cause of chronic skin rashes.

Jun 17th, 2015

Is Your Sugar Addiction Feeding Your Intestinal Candida?

Naturopathic doctor Maura Scanlan explains how sugar feeds Candida which makes you crave even more sugar and how this vicious cycle can impact your health. Part 2 of a 6-part series.

Jun 3rd, 2015