https://drshadisaffari.com/blog daily 0.75 2021-05-18 https://drshadisaffari.com/blog/microbiome-1 monthly 0.5 2021-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcfd9015584bf55b92e6f4f/1618887519107-DN3F3X9IC1I6F3GJ9JJS/pexels-geraud-pfeiffer-6605199.jpg Blog - Microbiome - Eating Fermented Foods: cultured or fermented foods contain probiotics. Probiotics are contain live active microbes. Examples are yogurt, kefir, miso, kimchi, and sauerkraut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcfd9015584bf55b92e6f4f/1618887688222-4MXIGR71Z5DLJ5BJ6HNV/pexels-maria-orlova-4946722.jpg Blog - Microbiome - Foods Rich in Antioxidants: antioxidants will promote growth of healthy bacteria while inhibiting growth of pathogens. Green tea, berries (any purple/red /blue fruits), apples and dark chocolate are some examples. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcfd9015584bf55b92e6f4f/1621357585510-5T36RGEY1ST3ONL9JSTS/pexels-rachel-claire-4992965.jpg Blog - Microbiome - Eating Whole Foods: this means eating 80% plant foods which consist of vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits. Eating whole foods ensures adequate fibre that our microbiome thrive on. High fat and high simple carbohydrate has shown to reduce butyrate (the main fuel for the cells that line the gut) production. Eating Whole Foods: this means eating 80% plant foods which consist of vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits. Eating whole foods ensures adequate fibre that our microbiome thrive on. High fat and high simple carbohydrate has shown to reduce butyrate production. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcfd9015584bf55b92e6f4f/1618887391874-L9C3UADGK4UKH7D4WM0D/pexels-polina-kovaleva-7511800.jpg Blog - Microbiome Foods Rich in Prebiotic. Prebiotics are any soluble fibre that feeds our microbiome. Foods high in fructans, galactans and resistant starches fall into this category. 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Some foods with high source of prebiotics are onions, garlic, beets, seeds, and legumes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcfd9015584bf55b92e6f4f/1621357691112-3JBQ0FKZ91LB1401OAHY/pexels-rachel-claire-4992965.jpg Blog - The Microbiome - Eating Whole Foods: this means eating 80% plant foods which consist of vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits. Eating whole foods ensures adequate fibre that our microbiome thrive on. High fat and high simple carbohydrate has shown to reduce butyrate (the main fuel for the cells that line the gut) production. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcfd9015584bf55b92e6f4f/1621357750725-R4E5XYLE6PQF8YDOC397/pexels-geraud-pfeiffer-6605199.jpg Blog - The Microbiome - Eating Fermented Foods: cultured or fermented foods contain probiotics. Probiotics are contain live active microbes. Examples are yogurt, kefir, miso, kimchi, and sauerkraut . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcfd9015584bf55b92e6f4f/1621357719819-0FC5403X7WIN3UZVHUYT/pexels-maria-orlova-4946722.jpg Blog - The Microbiome - Foods Rich in Antioxidants: antioxidants will promote growth of healthy bacteria while inhibiting growth of pathogens. Green tea, berries (any purple/red /blue fruits), apples and dark chocolate are some examples. https://drshadisaffari.com/about-1 daily 0.75 2025-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcfd9015584bf55b92e6f4f/1621359467376-FW1B499NH2NXE2E6PUTP/0O0A2878.jpg About Me - Dr. Saffari is dedicated to addressing the root causes of chronic pain, particularly emphasizing sports and degenerative injuries. Alongside this focus, she exhibits a keen interest in supporting women through various stages of health, including pre-menstrual symptoms, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause. Her expertise extends to conditions such as thyroid disorders, stress management, and digestive disorders within the broader context of her comprehensive approach to healthcare. Using and advocating an array of evidence based tools, with a focus in pain management, she practices hands on physical medicine, including ultrasound guided regenerative injection therapies such as prolo therapy, PRP, viscosupplementation, neural therapy and trigger point injections. Dr. Saffari obtained Bachelor of life sciences from the University of British Columbia. She received her Naturopathic Medical degree at Boucher Institute. She believes in building a compassionate connection with her patients by listening to their unique story, and empowering them in building healthy living habits in order to become the best version of themselves. Dr. Saffari is excited to guide and assist you along your journey toward a balanced life and a state of well being! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcfd9015584bf55b92e6f4f/1613544169686-OMYLM1I7SPTZ4Z68109R/IMG_4224+2.JPG About Me - Areas of Naturopathic Medicine that I am passionate about Musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, and degenerative conditions, using ultrasound-guided injections like PRP, prolotherapy, trigger points, steroids, and hyaluronic acid. Fatigue, Anxiety and Burnout Digestive Issue (IBS, Food sensitivities, GERD) Nutritional Deficiencies such as B12, Iron, Vitamin D Thyroid Dysfunction and Weight Loss Premenstrual Syndrome (PM), Perimenopause, Menopause Skin Issues such as Acne, Eczema and Psoriasis Environmental Allergies (mold, grass, dust, pollen..) https://drshadisaffari.com/contact-1 daily 0.75 2022-04-05 https://drshadisaffari.com/treatments daily 0.75 2025-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcfd9015584bf55b92e6f4f/1621225841398-RLS4ZPG2SIJM4CVLG5SS/pexels-mason-slover-940271.jpg Health Optimization https://drshadisaffari.com/home-1 daily 1.0 2021-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcfd9015584bf55b92e6f4f/1613543668959-1HIPBJG1YWVE8OR4N9WD/IMG_4223.JPG Home The pillars of my approach to health are empowerment, compassion, and connection. By doing a thorough investigation we will work together to design an individualized treatment plan to help you achieve your goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcfd9015584bf55b92e6f4f/1613543829989-PTCJCS4Y59YJ4UJGLSF0/IMG_4229.JPG Home - Pain Management https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcfd9015584bf55b92e6f4f/1613668390986-RT9LK17SREJ3ONMNEGLA/pexels-harry-cooke-6195011.jpg Home - Seasonal Allergies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcfd9015584bf55b92e6f4f/1613427063221-AR8NPUJ0QHP6LP8G3S1O/IMG_3053.jpeg Home - Women’s Health https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcfd9015584bf55b92e6f4f/1614652295537-VXJZWC5MIKFW9YLR0IN1/0O0A2842.jpg Home Health Optimization https://drshadisaffari.com/about daily 0.75 2021-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede5d5c4e1eb54d74680dd4/1592261960811-ET6PMZTKVVGY64W0OJZA/image-asset.jpeg About (Copy) - A modern approach It’s essential for us that our clients get personalized suggestions on who from our team is the best match. Rather than do things the typical way, we’ve created a system designed around our patients’ needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede5d5c4e1eb54d74680dd4/1591809300101-EYDRWIYMF88LH58RQ8TW/image-asset.jpeg About (Copy) - Transforming mental healthcare We are a group of doctoral-level psychologists and psychiatrists who provide quality mental health care. As a mental health collective, we assist members by providing therapy, medication management, coaching, and more. We help our clients connect with one of our doctors who can meet their needs and is available online or in-person. https://drshadisaffari.com/new-page daily 0.75 2021-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcfd9015584bf55b92e6f4f/1613673048814-O3B15J0ZUPIUNUF0EWO9/IMG_4229.JPG Pain management Unfortunately, many of us experience chronic pain in different forms on a daily basis. People have been trained by conventional medicine to look for a ‘band-aid,’ or instantaneous remedy for their pain by reaching out for painkillers. By focusing on finding the root causes of pain, we can tailor medicine to you and use it locally to reduce overall inflammation in the body. By controlling total inflammatory load we can use regenerative injections to help the body to rebuild itself. https://drshadisaffari.com/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2025-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcfd9015584bf55b92e6f4f/1613671590036-XKRZF5EHA2OW8S6U7UN1/jared-rice-NTyBbu66_SI-unsplash.jpg Women's health The modern woman is juggling multiple roles and constantly facing new stresses and challenges in today’s fast-paced society. Whether as a professional, partner, mother, daughter, or friend, women are busier than ever, and this demanding lifestyle can take a toll on hormonal health, reproductive wellness, and mental well-being. In my view, self-compassion is the foundation for achieving balance and thriving in all the different aspects of life that women navigate. I take a holistic approach, starting with a thorough investigation into the root causes of health concerns. This includes using evidence-based assessments and patient consultations to gain a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s health, with a focus on lifestyle factors. I emphasize the importance of preventative health screenings and wellness exams, as they are essential tools for early detection and proactive care. With this information, I help my patients make tailored adjustments to their routines and provide non-invasive treatments and natural therapies, all aimed at optimizing the body’s efficiency and promoting true, sustainable wellness. https://drshadisaffari.com/new-page-2 daily 0.75 2025-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcfd9015584bf55b92e6f4f/1613670665779-D8C7V6E51R29EHYFNH8K/pexels-allan-mas-5623749.jpg Seasonal allergies - Allergies, often referred to as allergic rhinitis or hay fever, are a widespread issue affecting many individuals, especially during the spring and summer. Typical symptoms include a runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, an itchy nose or throat, and sinus-related discomfort such as headaches and pressure behind the eyes. These allergic reactions are commonly triggered by airborne allergens like pollen, pet dander, mold, dust, and dust mites. 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