Author: DR Jeffrey J Hunt

Food Sensitivities/Allergies

11/03/19

About Food Sensitivities

It is estimated that up to 12 million Americans have food allergies or food sensitivities. A food sensitivity is an inflammatory response of the immune system to a food trigger or allergen.

Who should be tested and why?

Consideration of food sensitivity testing is a critical component of any comprehensive approach to ill health or disease prevention. Sensitivity testing provides a quick and easy way for practitioners to discover potential causes of sensitivity reactions and sensitivity-related disease. When patients remove reactive foods, they report improvement in symptoms, elimination of long-standing health issues, and, in general, a more satisfying quality of life.

Testing is a good first option in anyone with significant symptoms that don’t have another easily identifiable cause. For many practitioners, food sensitivity testing is an essential part of a whole systems approach that begins with healing the gut.

Common Symptoms and Conditions Associated with Food Sensitivities

Asthma
Diarrhea
Chronic back pain
Fatigue
Gastritis
Headache
Irritable bowel syndrome
Crohn’s disease
Ulcerative colitis
Skin rash
Eczema
Inflammatory arthritis
Learning disability
Asthma, rhinitis, sinusitis
Eczema and other skin rashes
Weight problems

Fundamental Guiding Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

17/10/18

Sir John Arthur Thomson

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Keynote address – 1914 British Medical Assoc Annual Meeting

“What, then, do I mean tonight by the healing power of nature?

I mean to refer to the way in which Nature ministers to our minds, all more or less deceased by the rush and racket of civilization, and helps to steady and enrich our live…

…there are deeply-rooted, old-established, far reaching relations between man and Nature that we cannot ignore with loss…

…In a period of evolution that has been mostly urban we miss our contact with Nature; most of all, perhaps, in youth, for it remains true of the child who goes forth every day, that what he sees becomes part of him for a day or for a year, or for stretching cycles of years…”

Food Sensitivities/Allergies

14/09/18

About Food Sensitivities

It is estimated that up to 12 million Americans have food allergies or food sensitivities. A food sensitivity is an inflammatory response of the immune system to a food trigger or allergen.

Who should be tested and why?

Consideration of food sensitivity testing is a critical component of any comprehensive approach to ill health or disease prevention. Sensitivity testing provides a quick and easy way for practitioners to discover potential causes of sensitivity reactions and sensitivity-related disease. When patients remove reactive foods, they report improvement in symptoms, elimination of long-standing health issues, and, in general, a more satisfying quality of life.

Testing is a good first option in anyone with significant symptoms that don’t have another easily identifiable cause. For many practitioners, food sensitivity testing is an essential part of a whole systems approach that begins with healing the gut.

Common Symptoms and Conditions Associated with Food Sensitivities

Asthma
Diarrhea
Chronic back pain
Fatigue
Gastritis
Headache
Irritable bowel syndrome
Crohn’s disease
Ulcerative colitis
Skin rash
Eczema
Inflammatory arthritis
Learning disability
Asthma, rhinitis, sinusitis
Eczema and other skin rashes
Weight problems

Lyme Disease is on the rise!

25/07/18

Do you have a health disorder that has not been diagnosed because all the testing to rule out the disease comes back normal? Usually there are a great many differing diagnoses from a lot of physicians. Symptoms of Lyme disease can often be mistaken for a variety of other diseases, as it can negatively impact multiple aspects of health.

The first symptoms may include “bull’s eye” rash, flu-like symptoms – fever, nausea, muscle aches, headaches, joint stiffness, and/or light sensitivity. The later symptoms can be quite severe leading to paralysis, muscle stiffness and pain, heart palpitations and blockage, inflammation of the heart, chronic fatigue syndrome, balance problems, bi-polar like symptoms, memory loss, loss of sexual desire, extreme fatigue. Click here to read more from the Canlyme website

Lyme disease is an inflammatory infection that spreads to humans though tick bites. The ticks can resemble a freckle and are therefore hard to see. As time passes both the treatment and diagnosis become difficult. Please see complete this questionnaire if you suspect that you have Lyme Disease. Click here

At Hunt Naturopathic Clinic Inc., we make is our mission to offer the best testing for tick borne disease that is comprehensive and accurate. (info on testing). With the proper diagnosis you can receive the correct treatments to restore your health and get back to enjoying your life.

Arthritic Pain and Results with Theracurcumin

29/03/18

Do you have arthritic pain?

Experimental research has shown the effectiveness of curcumin (extract from turmeric) for knee osteoarthritis symptom relief and a decrease need for rescue medication.

Curcumin is different from other anti-inflammatory therapies, rather than one specific action, curcumin has a surprisingly large number of targets that reduce pain and inflammation.

Dr. Hunt uses exclusively Theracurcumin. Why? Curcumin effectiveness has been limited by its poor absorption and bioavailability. Theracurcumin’s particle size is 100 times smaller than standard curcumin. As a result, it is 27 times more bioavailable than standard curcumin.

Theracucumin is a safe and effective treatment for all inflammatory conditions such as arthritis (all types), gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis and a myriad of other inflammatory diseases.

Omega-3 Fish Oil Supports Heart, Pain, and Autoimmune Inflammation

13/02/18

Omega-3 fish oil treats the following:

High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Chronic Pain
Arthritis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Eczema

At Hunt Naturopathic Clinic we provide the care associated with the treatment of the above conditions which includes correct diagnostic assessment and treatment.

Heart Health
Studies have shown that a diet supplemented with omega-3 fish oil helps lower high blood pressure. In addition, omega-3 has been shown to reduce triglyceride levels by a net of about 50% compared with placebo [1]. And furthermore, patients who combined omega-3 fish oil with cholesterol lowering medication reported a net 23% decrease in their triglyceride levels [2].

Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can severely limit your mobility and lifestyle. Omega-3 fish oil has been shown to alleviate problems such as nonspecific neck and back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, pain associated with dysmenorrhea (painful periods), ankylosing spondylitis, and more [3].

Arthritis
Currently, Health Canada recommendations state that fish oil supplements reduce the pain of rheumatoid arthritis in adults when combined with traditional therapies [4]. Studies also suggest that supplementing with omega-3 for over 3 months can result in a notable reduction in the amount of arthritis medication that patients required [5].

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Patients who suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s have taken part in trials using fish oil as part of their treatment. Results from these trails show not only a benefit from supplementation [6], but also that omega-3 may reduce steroid doses needed during treatment [7].

Eczema
Supplementing with omega-3 fish oil has the potential to result in improvements in the clinical features of eczema, such as scaling and itching [8]. Studies also confirm that taking fish oil during pregnancy may reduce the risk of the child developing eczema during their first year of life [9]

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Neurotransmitters and Your Health

02/08/17

Are you exhibiting symptoms of neurotransmitter imbalance?

Neurotransmitters are natural chemicals that regulate numerous physical and emotional processes such as mental performance, emotional state, physical energy, and pain response. They play an important role with optimal mental and physical health. Many of the symptoms associated with hormone imbalance can also be attributed to neurotransmitter disruption including:

Depression
Anxiety
Appetite control
Insulin resistance
Poor mental focus
Low pain tolerance
Low physical energy
Decreased stamina
Addiction
Sleep disorders
Low libido
Decreased motivation

Your neurotransmitter results will reflect a there areas within the body where there is a health issue that needs to be addressed. The results of this test will allow Dr. Hunt to provide an individualized treatment plan to optimize your health. Click here to schedule your appointment today!

Seasonal Allergies

11/07/17

A New Alternative to Allergy Treatment: Sublingual Immunotherapy

After diagnosis of inhalant allergies via a scratch or blood test we offer sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). SLIT treats the cause of allergy by giving small doses of the allergen to the patient. SLIT is given as drops under the tongue. Research shows that when an allergen is presented this way, the immune system learns to tolerate the allergy. SLIT is proven, with over 60 clinical trials which shows its effectiveness. It is endorsed by the World Health Organization, the World Allergy Association, and the Cochrane Collaboration. SLIT is effective, safe, and well tolerated.

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Author: DR Jeffrey J Hunt

It is estimated that up to 12 million Americans have food allergies or food sensitivities. A food sensitivity is an inflammatory response of the immune system to a food trigger or allergen.

Who should be tested and why?

Testing is a good first option in anyone with significant symptoms that don’t have another easily identifiable cause. For many practitioners, food sensitivity testing is an essential part of a whole systems approach that begins with healing the gut.

Common Symptoms and Conditions Associated with Food Sensitivities

Sir John Arthur Thomson

Vis Medicatrix Naturae Keynote address – 1914 British Medical Assoc Annual Meeting

About Food Sensitivities

It is estimated that up to 12 million Americans have food allergies or food sensitivities. A food sensitivity is an inflammatory response of the immune system to a food trigger or allergen.

Who should be tested and why?

Testing is a good first option in anyone with significant symptoms that don’t have another easily identifiable cause. For many practitioners, food sensitivity testing is an essential part of a whole systems approach that begins with healing the gut.

Common Symptoms and Conditions Associated with Food Sensitivities

Do you have arthritic pain?

Experimental research has shown the effectiveness of curcumin (extract from turmeric) for knee osteoarthritis symptom relief and a decrease need for rescue medication.

Curcumin is different from other anti-inflammatory therapies, rather than one specific action, curcumin has a surprisingly large number of targets that reduce pain and inflammation.

Dr. Hunt uses exclusively Theracurcumin. Why? Curcumin effectiveness has been limited by its poor absorption and bioavailability. Theracurcumin’s particle size is 100 times smaller than standard curcumin. As a result, it is 27 times more bioavailable than standard curcumin.

Theracucumin is a safe and effective treatment for all inflammatory conditions such as arthritis (all types), gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis and a myriad of other inflammatory diseases.

Omega-3 fish oil treats the following:

At Hunt Naturopathic Clinic we provide the care associated with the treatment of the above conditions which includes correct diagnostic assessment and treatment.

Are you exhibiting symptoms of neurotransmitter imbalance?

A New Alternative to Allergy Treatment: Sublingual Immunotherapy

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Keynote address – 1914 British Medical Assoc Annual Meeting