CanAlt Health Labs

03/30/2025

Bloating, fatigue, headaches, skin irritation… these symptoms can sometimes be your body’s way of telling you that certain foods just don’t agree with you.

Food sensitivities aren’t always obvious — but understanding them can help you feel lighter, more energized, and in control of your health.

Our IgG Sensitivity Testing makes it simple to identify what foods may be causing discomfort, so you can make informed choices and feel your best every day.

Know your body. Free yourself from guesswork. Feel better.

Contact us to learn more or order your kit today!

03/20/2025

Headlines like these are distressingly common: "66 Toronto schools exceed federal rules for lead in water"

Lead exposure — even at low levels — can affect brain development, behavior, and overall health, especially in children. But exposure doesn’t stop at the tap. It can accumulate in the body over time.

Hair mineral analysis is a powerful non-invasive tool that can help detect long-term exposure to toxic metals like lead — giving you a clearer picture of what’s going on inside your body.

If you are concerned about environmental exposures in your home, school, or workplace, we can help. Contact us to find out more.

03/13/2025

🚨 A March 2025 study published in Nature Metabolism found that a 'western' dietary pattern—high in processed foods, refined grains, and sugars— during pregnancy was significantly associated with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and autism in children.

This study underscores the importance of adequate mineral and nutrient availability - particularly in early-mid-pregnancy - for optimal fetal brain development. The western diet was noted to be particularly deficient in:
• Iron, zinc, iodine, choline, vitamins B, D, E
• Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA & EPA)

Proactive nutritional management during pregnancy is not just beneficial—it’s essential for giving children their best start in life.

If you are concerned that you aren't meeting your own and your baby's nutritional needs, Hair Mineral Analysis provides a practical way for mothers-to-be to monitor and optimize their nutritional health. Contact us to learn more.

03/09/2025

Women in naturopathy, nutrition and wellness are transforming lives and redefining care.

Their impact is everywhere. Here's to those changing the way we live and heal. ❤️

03/04/2025

Wondering How to Celebrate Omega-3 Day?
(Of course you are!)

🎈 Start with increasing your intake of omega-3-rich foods, such as fatty fish (salmon, tuna, sardines), walnuts, and flaxseeds.
🎈 Consider taking an omega-3 supplement.
🎈 Get yourself and your patients' Omega-3 levels tested (in blood or breastmilk)!

Contact us at CanAlt to learn more.

❤️

02/27/2025

Your Hair Tells a Story—Are You Listening? 🎧

Did you know your hair holds the key to understanding your exposure to toxic metals? 🚨

Heavy metals like mercury, lead, and arsenic can accumulate in the body over time, often going unnoticed—until they start affecting your health.

A Hair Mineral Analysis can reveal a comprehensive history of environmental exposures, helping to identify potential health risks before symptoms appear. From industrial pollution to contaminated water and everyday products, your body absorbs these metals, and your hair records it all.

📌 Why test?
✅ Detect exposure to heavy metals that may be impacting your health
✅ Gain insights into long-term toxic load
✅ Identify imbalances in essential minerals that affect metabolism, energy, and well-being

🌱 Your health starts with knowledge! If you’re concerned about environmental toxins, consider testing today.

📍 Learn more about how a simple hair test can give you life-changing insights. Contact us to learn more.

02/25/2025

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02/23/2025

New research alert! 🚨 A 2024 study on animal models suggests that proteins left behind by COVID-19 may be driving Long COVID symptoms by drastically lowering cortisol levels in the brain.

This drop in cortisol can trigger nervous system inflammation and prime immune cells to overreact to future stressors. This research offers a potential explanation for the chronic fatigue, cognitive issues, and other symptoms associated with Long COVID.

Understanding these mechanisms may be the key to both diagnosing and unlocking effective treatments for long Covid. Link to the study is in the comments to learn more.

About us: CanAlt offers a range of analytical services to help your patients achieve their health and wellness goals - including Cortisol testing! Contact us to learn more.

02/21/2025

📚 Worth a read (Nature Aging journal):

Omega-3 supplements can actually slow down biological aging in older people, according to a 2025 study published in Nature Aging (link to study in the comments); a benefit shown to be boosted by combining along with vitamin D and exercise.

The report is based on a 3-year longitudinal trial involving 2,157 participants aged 70+. It found that consuming 1 gram of omega-3 supplements per day slowed 75% of the participants’ epigenetic clocks.

Vitamin D supplementation alone wasn't shown to slow epigenetic clocks, but the impact of Omega-3 supplementation on aging was enhanced when taken along with vitamin D and combined with regular exercise.

While the observed improvements were relatively modest (2.9–3.8 months PhenoAge), this study adds to the growing evidence that Omega-3s and exercise are critical interventions which can measurably improve wellbeing and quality of life - especially as we age.

About us: CanAlt offers a range of analytical services to help your patients achieve their health and wellbeing goals - including Omega-3 and vitamin D testing. Contact us to learn more.

02/19/2025

🚨Join us on Feb 26th - HTMA, Mineral-Nutritional Balancing and Growing Your Practice🚨

We are thrilled to present this freeseminar by Susan Cachay, a leading practitioner specializing in HTMA and Mineral-Nutritional Balancing. Join us on the 26th to find out how to use these powerful tools to achieve your patients' optimal health outcomes.

Sign up link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yZLtTiUURzmW1PWQj0HgeA #/registration

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02/17/2025

Unlock Deeper Insights into Your Patients’ Health with CanAlt's Health Testing 🔬

As a healthcare professional, you strive to get to the root cause of health concerns. Advanced health testing can help you uncover key nutrient levels, and metabolic imbalances—giving you the data you need to personalize treatment plans and empower your patients to achieve optimal health.

From mineral / heavy metal analysis, essential fatty acid testing, and food sensitivity panels, evidence-based testing provides clarity and precision to your practice.

Ready to elevate patient care with science-backed insights? Explore our testing solutions today!

02/14/2025

❤️ Tell Your Patients to Love Their Heart This Valentine’s Day ❤️

Make sure your patients don’t forget to take care of the one muscle that keeps them going—their heart! 🫀

Omega-3s are essential for heart health, but do your patients know if they’re getting enough? Our Omega-3 Fatty Acid Test helps patients and practitioners understand their levels and take control of their health.

👉 Give your heart the love it deserves.
💡 Learn more or order your test today: www.canaltlabs.com/labservices