Guest Columnists

Sometimes we have expert writers contribute their knowledge on a specific topic.

Other times, we like to feature your Healing Journey stories - because we can all learn from each other.

If you have a story or article you think would benefit the rest of us, please email Danielle or Jini at:

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Articles by Guest Columnists

My healing journey with IBS has been long and pretty much continual for over 20 years. Even as a child, there were problems with constipation. I have had so many procedures done and gone to many doctors without much relief from the constant pain and constipation. Most of them would do the tests and then send me home with another prescription which did not work.

My son is now in remission and has been ever since I started naturopathic remedies and the Absorb Plus shakes. His main problem that lasted two years was a peri-anal abscess that WOULD NOT HEAL.

In my freshman year at McGill University, I experienced a headache almost every day. I thought I was having fun and I certainly learned how to party, except that I couldn't shake my headaches. In retrospect, I realize that I was under a great deal of pressure to perform, achieve and adapt. I was unaware of my fear of rejection and failure that lay just below the surface.

Q: Doctor, I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?

A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that’s it... don’t waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that’s like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap.

By Seth Matrisciano

The biggest mistake that I think a person living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s, coli­tis, diverticulitis) can make is to undergo unnecessary and superficial diagnostic imaging procedures.

By Laura Howard West

As your business grows and you experience more success it be­comes increasingly important to pay attention to your 5 Types of Energy to maintain the growth and also to enjoy the journey. Your energy is your #1 most im­portant resource when it comes to growing your business. It’s more important than money, ideas and, yes, even time. You see, if your energy is depleted, you’ll never follow through, no matter how great the idea, how much money you can throw at it or even if you have plenty of time available.

By Jason DeMott

As I started first grade, we had moved to a new state, and I developed allergies and asthma. I took allergy shots and occasional breathing treatments.  Although it was rough for some years, as I aged, my symptoms diminished.

By Jennifer Mann, MA

While browsing in a bookstore recently, I came across the Collins Alternative Health Guide by Steven Bratman, M.D., and began flipping through it idly.

My husband has Crohn’s disease, so I’m often drawn to the natural healing section of a bookstore and always flip first to the C’s just to see if there’s any suggestion.