Dr. Madhu Swamy, ND

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs)—like packaged snacks, sugary drinks, and instant meals—are making headlines again. Recent research shows that diets high in UPFs are linked to increased risks of obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and even early death. A 2023 study in The BMJ found that people who consumed the highest amounts of UPFs had a 29% higher risk of mortality from all causes compared with those who ate the least. These foods are often calorie-dense, nutrien

Are you struggling with your weight? Trying to lose weight can be an emotional roller coaster, and is often not simply a matter of willpower and portion control. The only way to truly make a difference in the long run is to address the underlying cause(s) of weight gain. These are my top 5 causes for difficulty losing weight: Malnutrition-Most North Americans following the Standard American Diet (aka SAD diet). However this diet results in people being overfed but undernouris

I am often asked what is Bowen and how can it help. Bowen therapy is a type of bodywork that uses thumbs and fingers on precise points to perform a unique set of rolling-type moves that activates nerve bundles below the muscle and soft tissue. By stimulating meridian points in a specific order and with careful pauses in between, it prompts the body to reset, repair and balance itself. It is one of the safest, fastest and most effective modalities for treating pain, chronic il