H Pylori Infection
What is it? Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria infection found in the stomach. H. pylori cause more than 90% of duodenal ulcers and up to 80% of gastric ulcers. (1) About 50% of the world’s population is infected with H pylori. H pylori can be diagnosed through several...
How Fiber Burns Fat and Prevents Chronic Disease
One of the most important and overlooked ways to lose weight and burn fat more effectively, while also dramatically lowering our risk of colon cancer, breast cancer, heart disease, and diabetes is simply consuming more fiber. Fiber has long been associated with...
Weight Loss Through Gut Health
With advancements in science and a better understanding of the human microbiome, we are learning just how important gut microbiota is in influencing health and weight. People that have more diversity in their gut microbiota are leaner than people who have less...
Support Thyroid for Weight Loss
A big key to weight loss and keeping the weight off is optimizing thyroid function. I recommend women get their thyroid checked yearly and men at least every few years. Hypothyroidism is a very common condition and a major culprit in weight gain and in difficulty...
3 Key Steps to Losing Weight and Burning Fat
Losing weight and keeping the weight off is definitely a marathon, not a sprint! The more we practice key habits around food, lifestyle, and exercise over a consistent period of time the more these adjustments adjust us…our weight and well-being while getting us off...Leona West Fox
Leona is a family practitioner trained as an Integrative Functional Nutritionist. She helps her clients cut through the many conflicting trends and get to the heart of what is key for their own health in a practical, positive, and supportive space. Learn more about her training and approach here.