Episode 48: Getting to the Gut of Things & More with Naturopathic Doctor Sasha Coleman

Plant-Based Canada Podcast

In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we are joined by Sasha Coleman, ND.
Dr. Coleman completed her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Arizona and stayed in the States for almost 10 years. She is originally from Toronto, Ontario and attended McMaster University where she obtained her BSc. She recently moved back home to fulfil a lifelong dream of working alongside her sister, Dr. Tenisha Mitchell-Lambert who is a family physician with an emphasis in Lifestyle Medicine. (You may remember Dr. Tenisha from Episode 38 of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast, if not, check it out after this episode 🙂.) Together they work at Integrative Interactive Health in Mississauga, Ontario.

Dr. Coleman was introduced to vegan and vegetarian cooking at a young age and made the decision to adopt this lifestyle for herself. Shortly after making those changes, her father became ill and began working with a Naturopathic doctor. After witnessing her father’s health improve by implementing a more plant forward diet in conjunction with other Naturopathic therapies, she decided to pursue Naturopathy for herself. Due to her personal and professional experiences, Dr. Coleman shares that she is delighted to educate and treat people using the tools of natural medicine and dietary modification to positively impact health and overcome disease.

In this episode we discuss:

• Lifestyle Practices
• Gut Health & The Microbiome
• Food sensitivity*
• Food sensitivity vs. Food allergy
• Impact of Inflammation
• Integrative Interactive Health Clinic and Clients

*Disclaimer: the sensitivity tests discussed in this episode are administered in a clinical setting under medical supervision. For more information on food allergies, intolerances or sensitivities please consult with your healthcare professional.

Episode Resources:

What is Lifestyle Medicine? Resource & Article

Food Allergies and Intolerances Health Canada Resource

Diet & Gut Microbiota Review

Dietary Patterns & Gut Microbiota Article

Vegan Diet & Gut Microbiota Review

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This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD.

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