The Naturopathic Care Centre

09/05/2025

Yay! Celiac screening tests are now permanently covered by OHIP. All people with a first degree relative who is celiac should be screened (parent/child/sibling). Testing is only sensitive if a person is still eating gluten. It is better to test before attempting a gluten free diet. It is important to distinguish between celiac vs gluten and/or wheat sensitivity.

08/11/2025

Vacation closure coming up August 15th to 24th. We will be in the office until 1 pm on Thursday August 14th. If you need supplements or want to book an appointment please call or email soon. - https://mailchi.mp/d7adb770474f/vacation-reminder-august-14th-17467373

08/10/2025

If you want to make something delicious and decadent with zucchini, try this! I made it today and its was amazing!

https://theloopywhisk.com/2025/08/09/easy-gluten-free-zucchini-tart/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMEgX1jbGNrAwSBKWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeFRDmDilQlBUxY1an7jjVIiJ-XDEQC8XgVBPacGh__AFFI6JmfoFujTCyd-A_aem_sgY_3RjEAnGLmOq4VPD8Yg -recipe-container-22536

08/09/2025

I love all the local options for produce this time of year. Today I visited Stratford farmer's market and Justin's corn and peach stand (line 37). Beautiful local options!

08/08/2025

08/04/2025

You’re never too old to start building muscle.

Muscle acts as a metabolic reservoir, storing and utilizing glucose efficiently, preventing insulin resistance, and protecting against chronic disease.

The study found that muscle mass (not BMI) was the strongest predictor of survival, independent of fat mass, cardiovascular risk factors, and metabolic markers.

I used to think lifting weights was just for bodybuilders, I didn’t love the gym and thought cardio was enough.

But when I learned that strength training activates longevity pathways like mTOR and AMPK, protects mitochondria, and triggers the release of myokines (hormone-like compounds that reduce inflammation and enhance brain function) I realized it wasn’t just about looking fit.

It was about living longer, stronger, and healthier.

DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2014.02.007

08/04/2025

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟: 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

A study that followed over 500 American couples at the start of their journeys to get pregnant. Couples who had the highest intake of seafood before and during their TTC period had the shortest time to pregnancy — and by big margins.

In the higher seafood eaters, the men had 47% greater fertility and the women had 60% greater fertility compared to the lower seafood eaters. The association between seafood intake and fertility was stronger when both partners consumed higher amounts of seafood.

How did they define that? Higher seafood eaters had 8 or more seafood servings per menstrual cycle (8 servings within roughly a month). Those with lower intakes consumed one seafood serving per cycle at most.

In terms of conception rates, after 6 months, 81% of the higher seafood eaters were pregnant compared to 64% of the lower seafood eaters. At 12 months 92% of the higher seafood eaters were pregnant compared to 79% of the lower seafood eaters.

8 servings of seafood within a menstrual cycle is about the same as 2 servings of seafood per week, at 4-6 ounces per serving (or 8-12 oz/week).

Study: PMID 29800287

08/02/2025

A nice article about ovulation predator kits and trying to conceive. Yes, they are helpful. LH surges 24 to 36 hours before ovulation (typically). They are best used day 7 to 20 in someone with typical cycles (there can be exceptions if cycles are irregular or very long or very short). They work better when combined with monitoring fertile cervical mucus (egg white mucus).

Learn if ovulation predictor kits really work based on new research. Discover which brands are most accurate, when to start testing, and how OPKs can improve your fertility outcomes.

07/31/2025

A new study shows 10,000 steps is great but aiming for 5000 to 7000 for most people gives major health benefits and anything more brings additional benefits.

07/02/2025

Vacation closure coming up July 4th to 13th. We will be in the office on the 3rd until 1 pm. If you need any supplements before we go on vacation be in touch soon. - https://mailchi.mp/7a4b7a730eb1/vacation-reminder-july-16-17467372

06/09/2025

After some settling back in, we are back in our regular space at 288 Wellington Street https://mailchi.mp/614077ef9759/vacation-reminder-july-16-17467007

04/10/2025

We are settling in at our temporary location nicely and start seeing patients again tomorrow! We are at 112 Perth Street (corner of perth and Ross, entrance on Ross).

We are now filling supplement orders however orders must be paid by credit card (using our secure online processing portal) or etransfer or cash or cheque. We are still waiting on internet so our debit processing doesn't work yet, hopefully internet coming next week.

If you need anything, send us a message at reception@carriemeszarosnd.ca or call our temporary phone number 519 703-5969.