Dr. Judith Snider

03/09/2022

Eating With GERD Workshop with Dr. Judith Snider


DATE: Monday April 25, 2022
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Snider Wellness Clinic 9647Bathurst Street
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09/27/2021

Almond Milk, BBQ Sauce and Curry powder. Lots of cooking happening this fall.

05/29/2020

Happy Friday!! Here is a fun berry smoothie recipe to kick off the summer!
Easy Berry Smoothie
You need:
2 medium bananas, sliced and frozen
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup frozen raspberries
Instructions:
Add bananas into a blender or food processor. Blend until the bananas become crumbly. Add almond milk. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
Add strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Blend until smooth, again scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
Pour into two cups and enjoy!
Enjoy!! 😎🌞

05/27/2020

The accumulation of fat in the abdomen is a common complaint of both men and women. There are several reasons why fat accumulates here and it can be very detrimental to a person’s health. Some possible reasons include: hormone imbalances, adrenal gland dysfunction, high cortisol levels (high stress), poor sleep hygiene, high toxic load and poor dietary choices. I see patients like this regularly and I have great success by finding the underlying cause and treating each individual based on their needs.

05/25/2020

We are aware of our health more than ever these days and what we do and eat are a big part of being proactive for our wellness and maintaining healthy body systems so that we can stay strong while staying at home.
Vitamin C beyond the Common Cold:
There is evidence that daily doses of vitamin C may shorten the duration and severity of colds, especially in children. Doses of 1,000-2,000 mg of vitamin C per day can help prevent colds in people who are very physically active, such as marathon runners and skiers, and for individuals exposed to very cold environments. Most people don’t usually think of vitamin C beyond flu season. However, Vitamin C is an indispensable part of our overall health, energy levels, and ability to handle stress. If even affects how our DNA and genes express themselves!
Some of the ways Vitamin C play a role in our body regulation:
1) Antioxidant activity that protects all our cell structures
2) Important enzymes use Vitamin C as a cofactor to function
3) Aids with collagen production
4) Aids in burning fat and preventing lethargy and scurvy
5) Helps to stay alert, focused and energetic. Also helps to maintain adequate levels of norepinephrine (the get up and do molecule in our bodies) naturally and help you function at your best.
6) Helps to process genetic expression and regulation
Make sure you are getting your vitamin C through supplements and fruits! What are some of your favourite fruits during this quarantine?

05/23/2020

Excessive hair loss can be very disturbing and like most
conditions there is not just one possible reason. I have
seen this happen in people with high testosterone levels,
low protein intake, thyroid disorders, high toxic load, poor
digestion/elimination, bacterial dysbiosis and highly
stressed individuals. In order to stop the hair loss, I look
at the whole person including their diet, lifestyle, sleep and
exercise habits in addition to laboratory work to identify the
underlying cause(s).

05/21/2020

Let's talk about energy and Magnesium!
Magnesium is an electrolyte along with potassium, sodium, and calcium. It may be the least abundant electrolyte in our bodies, but its very imperative for our bodies to function! Your body absorbs magnesium in your gut through your small intestine, and then stores it in your body. Excess magnesium is regulated by your kidneys and into your urine.
What Magnesium can do for you:
1) Creates more energy for you!
2) Improve your brain health including your memory
3) Contributing to strong and healthy muscles
4) Works with Calcium to promote strong and healthy bones
5) Reducing stress and regulating mood
6) Thyroid health
7) Lowers inflammation in the body
8) Reduces cardiovascular disease risk
9) Regulates blood sugar
Give yourself a natural medicine boost through food! Dark leafy greens, beans, seeds and bananas are some great magnesium foods to add to your weekly grocery lists. 🥦

05/19/2020

GERD can be very dangerous as the acid that regurgitates upward into the esophagus can damage the lining and if this is prolonged it can cause ulcerations and eventually may lead to cancer.
There are natural treatments for GERD that include diet, supplements and manual therapy if there is hiatus hernia. I like to use D-Limonene, slippery elm powder, carrot juice and melatonin.
Diet plays a major role in contributing to the symptoms. The worst offending foods are alcohol, coffee, chocolate and fatty foods. Other foods that may contribute to esophageal pain are: tomatoes and citrus juices, spicy foods and soft drinks.
Lifestyle changes that are helpful for treating this condition:
- eat meals slowly, chewing food adequately
- avoid eating close to bedtime
- avoid consuming fluid with meals
- eat small meals
If you find you have persisting acid reflux and want some support and an assessment and plan together, give me a call to set up a virtual appointment!

05/17/2020

Now that provincial parks are open again, have you been taking walks in nature and getting some fresh air? (While socially distancing of course) It is so important to keep moving throughout the day as our bodies are not meant to stay in sedentary positions daily. Make sure to do some stretches to activate your body systems to stay strong and aware 💪.
What are some fun ways you have been keeping active this season?

05/15/2020

A restful night of at least 8 hours of sleep is imperative for the body. Sleep helps to repair tissues and it helps to keep our immune systems strong. 😴🛌
There are a variety of possible reasons for a disrupted sleep: hormone imbalances, stress (causing high cortisol levels), low melatonin and serotonin, gastrointestinal disturbances, and inflammation. Every person is different so what works for one person will not necessarily help another person. That is why I do a full functional work up to find the underlying cause and address this. I look at diet, stress levels, hormones, digestion and exercise routines to make individualized plans. 😉

05/14/2020

Is Functional Medicine right for me?

Functional medicine is also for someone who is looking to uncover the cause rather than chase the symptoms. It is for anyone wanting to take complete control of their health, to reset their physiology and explore their biochemistry in a way that creates sustainable change for the better.
Having found functional medicine through health problems with my daughter, I have continually seen great results with patients ready to take charge of their health by digging deep into the root causes through nutrition, habit change, diet change and lifestyle. Supporting healthy bodies are what we do!

05/13/2020

Bloating can be a result of several underlying factors that
need to be assessed in order to adequately treat the problem.
If the bloating occurs immediately after eating, this can
signify a problem with low stomach acid, low enzyme
levels or bacteria growing in the small intestines.
Bloating that occurs several hours after eating can mean
there is an imbalance of bacteria in the large intestine,
there is a food intolerance, or there is slow motility.
Of course there are other reasons, such as parasites,
candida overgrowth and low fiber intake.
I hear this complaint regularly and in order to adequately
treat the problem I do a full functional workup to identify
the root cause of the problem. This includes a thorough
history, physical examination, laboratory tests and
targeted diet and supplementation as needed for the
individual.