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The Dempster Clinic - Dr. John Dempster, ND, 97 Scollard Street, Toronto, ON (2026)

02/13/2026

Nutrition icon JJ Virgin shares her “drop 7, feel better fast” playbook - why hidden food sensitivities (not IgE allergies) can inflame your gut, stall fat loss, trigger skin/joint issues, brain fog, cravings…and how a simple elimination + reintro can turn it around in weeks.

What we cover:

• The 7 to pull first: gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, corn, peanuts, sugar/artificial sweeteners (then re-introduce 1-by-1)
• Why it works: leaky-gut → immune complexes → inflammation, weight-loss resistance; average early wins = less bloat, clearer skin, joints calm
• Don’t swap junk for junk: skip “gluten-free” cupcakes; use simple swaps (coconut yogurt for dairy, protein shake for eggs, real whole foods)
• Sugar intel: fructose + artificials disrupt the microbiome & gut barrier - learn smarter sweeteners and how to lower the “sugar impact”
• Testing vs. noticing: labs can help later, but your symptoms are the metric - be your own nutrition detective
• Who benefits: stubborn weight, IBS/bloat, skin flares, autoimmune, kids with behavior/dysbiosis

Ready for quick wins without gimmicks? Watch the full chat - link in bio.

02/13/2026

Nutrition icon JJ Virgin shares her “drop 7, feel better fast” playbook - why hidden food sensitivities (not IgE allergies) can inflame your gut, stall fat loss, trigger skin/joint issues, brain fog, cravings…and how a simple elimination + reintro can turn it around in weeks.

What we cover:

• The 7 to pull first: gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, corn, peanuts, sugar/artificial sweeteners (then re-introduce 1-by-1)
• Why it works: leaky-gut → immune complexes → inflammation, weight-loss resistance; average early wins = less bloat, clearer skin, joints calm
• Don’t swap junk for junk: skip “gluten-free” cupcakes; use simple swaps (coconut yogurt for dairy, protein shake for eggs, real whole foods)
• Sugar intel: fructose + artificials disrupt the microbiome & gut barrier - learn smarter sweeteners and how to lower the “sugar impact”
• Testing vs. noticing: labs can help later, but your symptoms are the metric - be your own nutrition detective
• Who benefits: stubborn weight, IBS/bloat, skin flares, autoimmune, kids with behavior/dysbiosis

Ready for quick wins without gimmicks? Watch the full chat - link in the comment section.

02/12/2026

You’re eating well, exercising, and doing “all the right things” - yet the weight around your midsection won’t budge. Your energy dips. Your brain feels foggy. And it’s easy to think this is just what happens after 40.

But here’s what most people don’t realize: it’s not age that’s slowing your metabolism - it’s inflammation.

When inflammation is simmering beneath the surface, your body shifts into protection mode. It holds onto fat, disrupts hormones, slows digestion, and drains energy to keep you “safe.” The harder you push, the more your body resists.

Once I understood this, everything changed.
Weight loss didn’t start with restriction - it started with reducing inflammation at the root.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, it’s not a lack of discipline. It’s your body asking for relief, not more pressure.

Explore how inflammation hijacks weight loss after 40 - and what to do about it - in the full blog at the link in the comment section.

02/09/2026

Every day, your body faces an invisible battle. Not from germs you can see, but from toxins hidden in food, water, air, and even household products. Plastics, pesticides, heavy metals, and chemicals pile up in your system faster than your body can clear them.

And here’s the catch: when toxic load wins, your immune system loses.

Fatigue that won’t lift. Brain fog that clouds your focus. Hormonal swings. Weight that won’t budge. Frequent infections. These aren’t random annoyances. They’re warning signals that toxins are stacking the odds against your health.

Your liver, kidneys, gut, and lymph system were built to protect you. But modern life overwhelms them. The result? Chronic inflammation, weakened immunity, and accelerated aging.

The good news: your body can win this war - if you support detox pathways, repair your gut, and reduce exposures strategically.

Find out how toxins may be tipping the scales in your body - and what it takes to restore balance - at the link in the comment section.

02/06/2026

Fatigue that doesn’t lift with rest. Weight that refuses to budge. Brain fog, achy joints, and skin that seems to age faster than you do. Many write these off as “just getting older.” But mounting research suggests a common culprit: silent, chronic inflammation.

Unlike the swelling from a sprain or cut, this hidden fire simmers beneath the surface - disrupting hormones, draining energy, and accelerating biological aging. Scientists now call it inflammaging - and the damage it causes can begin years before a diagnosis of heart disease, diabetes, or dementia.

The good news? New evidence shows that when you repair gut health, lower toxic load, and calm the nervous system, inflammation can be reversed - restoring energy, balance, and resilience at the cellular level.

Find out what experts are uncovering about inflammation and aging at the link in the comment section.

02/04/2026

Naturopath & psychotherapist Dr. Ameet Aggarwal maps the gut-liver-nervous-system triad - and why sluggish bile + a dysregulated vagus can stall digestion, thin your gut lining, fuel dysbiosis, and show up as constipation/hemorrhoids, reflux, PMS/mood swings, fatigue/brain fog, and stubborn blood sugar.

What we cover:

• Bile = the gut’s missing lever: emulsifies fats, lubricates bowels, curbs bad bugs, supports ADEK absorption + microbiome balance
• Top disrupters: ultra-processed foods, pesticides, meds, chronic stress/trauma → “liver stagnation,” sticky bile, inflamed gut
• Nervous system link: stress & childhood/ancestral trauma dysregulate the vagus nerve → weaker digestion, more reflux/bloat
• Support that sticks: bitters (arugula/rocket, artichoke), dandelion/milk thistle, turmeric; nutrients (B’s, Mg, selenium, vitamins A/C/E), glutathione builders; calming breathwork (5-10 slow breaths, 3-5×/day) + quality sleep
• Mind-body tools: trauma-informed practices (e.g., family constellations), plus targeted homeopathy (with a pro) to nudge bile flow and soothe stress patterns
• Tea time tactics: fennel - cardamom - mint, chamomile, peppermint; consider periodic, gentle liver tune-ups vs. harsh cleanses

If your gut plan ignores your liver + vagus, you’re missing the lever. Watch the full chat - link in the bio.

02/04/2026

Naturopath & psychotherapist Dr. Ameet Aggarwal maps the gut-liver-nervous-system triad - and why sluggish bile + a dysregulated vagus can stall digestion, thin your gut lining, fuel dysbiosis, and show up as constipation/hemorrhoids, reflux, PMS/mood swings, fatigue/brain fog, and stubborn blood sugar.

What we cover:

• Bile = the gut’s missing lever: emulsifies fats, lubricates bowels, curbs bad bugs, supports ADEK absorption + microbiome balance
• Top disrupters: ultra-processed foods, pesticides, meds, chronic stress/trauma → “liver stagnation,” sticky bile, inflamed gut
• Nervous system link: stress & childhood/ancestral trauma dysregulate the vagus nerve → weaker digestion, more reflux/bloat
• Support that sticks: bitters (arugula/rocket, artichoke), dandelion/milk thistle, turmeric; nutrients (B’s, Mg, selenium, vitamins A/C/E), glutathione builders; calming breathwork (5-10 slow breaths, 3-5×/day) + quality sleep
• Mind-body tools: trauma-informed practices (e.g., family constellations), plus targeted homeopathy (with a pro) to nudge bile flow and soothe stress patterns
• Tea time tactics: fennel - cardamom - mint, chamomile, peppermint; consider periodic, gentle liver tune-ups vs. harsh cleanses

If your gut plan ignores your liver + vagus, you’re missing the lever. Watch the full chat - link in the comment section.

02/02/2026

Aging is often seen as inevitable. Wrinkles. Fatigue. Brain fog. Aches. Slower recovery.

But the speed at which the body ages is not determined by genetics alone. One of the most powerful regulators of biological aging is the gut.

The gut does far more than digest food. It acts as a central control system for metabolism, hormonal signalling, immune balance, and cellular repair. When gut function is inflamed or imbalanced, the body shifts into accelerated aging. In that state, no supplement, skincare product, or exercise plan can meaningfully slow the process.

If gut repair is not addressed first, aging cannot truly be slowed.

Leaky gut, microbiome disruption, and chronic inflammation quietly speed up the biological clock. This often appears as fatigue, brain fog, abdominal weight gain, joint stiffness, slower recovery, and visible skin changes.

When gut health is restored, the entire system recalibrates.
Energy stabilizes.
Mental clarity improves.
Skin reflects better internal balance.
Recovery and resilience increase.

Healthy aging is not about appearance alone.
It is about preserving function, vitality, and metabolic resilience.

A new article explores the connection between gut health and aging and explains how supporting the gut can help slow biological aging from the inside out.

Explore the science of gut repair and healthy aging at the link in the comment section.

01/28/2026

Fasting isn’t just for weight loss - it’s like a spa day for your gut.
On this Gut Reset Summit episode, Dr. David Jockers shows how eating in a shorter window can calm inflammation, give your gut lining time to heal, and help your good gut bugs thrive.

How to start (easy mode):

• 12-hour overnight fast (finish dinner by 7–8pm, eat again 7–8am)
• Big morning water (16–24 oz; herbal tea works too)
• Build to 14–16 hours a few days a week
• Eat 2–3 protein-forward meals, healthy fats, fewer snacks, simple carbs from fruit/root veggies

Pro tips:

Hydrate, aim for daily poops, and listen to your body. Not the time if you’re pregnant/breastfeeding; Type 1 diabetes or complex health issues - check with your clinician.

Want a quick walkthrough you can follow tomorrow?

Watch the full chat via the link in the comment section.

01/28/2026

Fasting isn’t just for weight loss - it’s like a spa day for your gut.
On this Gut Reset Summit episode, Dr. David Jockers shows how eating in a shorter window can calm inflammation, give your gut lining time to heal, and help your good gut bugs thrive.

How to start (easy mode):

•⁠ ⁠12-hour overnight fast (finish dinner by 7–8pm, eat again 7–8am)
•⁠ ⁠Big morning water (16–24 oz; herbal tea works too)
•⁠ ⁠Build to 14–16 hours a few days a week
•⁠ ⁠Eat 2–3 protein-forward meals, healthy fats, fewer snacks, simple carbs from fruit/root veggies

Pro tips:

Hydrate, aim for daily poops, and listen to your body. Not the time if you’re pregnant/breastfeeding; Type 1 diabetes or complex health issues - check with your clinician.

Want a quick walkthrough you can follow tomorrow?

Watch the full chat via the link in the comment section.

01/26/2026

Many people unknowingly begin their day in survival mode.
Caffeine on an empty stomach.
Immediate screen exposure.
Skipped sunlight.
A rushed, carb-heavy breakfast.

By midday, the pattern is familiar:
Energy crashes.
Intense cravings.
A metabolism that feels unresponsive.

This is not random.

The first 60-90 minutes after waking act as a metabolic switch. During this window, the body decides whether it is safe to burn energy or necessary to conserve it. When early signals are stressful, the body stays in protection mode, prioritizing fat storage, slowing metabolism, and draining energy. When those signals support safety and regulation, fat-burning, hormone balance, and stable energy are activated for the rest of the day.

No diet, workout, or supplement can fully override a morning routine that signals stress and scarcity. But when the right cues are established early, the entire day shifts.

A new article breaks down the common morning habits that quietly sabotage metabolism and explains how to reset the morning routine to work with the body rather than against it.

Explore the science behind a true morning reset at the link in the comment section.

01/23/2026

Inflammation is usually associated with visible swelling or pain. But the most damaging form is often silent, low-grade inflammation that goes unnoticed and is frequently labelled as “normal.”

This type of chronic inflammation quietly accelerates biological aging.

Over time, it contributes to DNA damage, persistent fatigue, hormonal disruption, immune dysfunction, and metabolic decline. On the surface, it may appear as stubborn weight gain, brain fog, skin changes, or low energy. Beneath the surface, it can be pushing the body toward faster aging and disease progression.

This is why relying solely on “normal” lab results can be misleading.
Normal does not equal optimal.
It often reflects population averages, and much of the population is inflamed, metabolically stressed, and aging faster than necessary.

The encouraging reality is that biological age is not fixed.
When the root causes of inflammation are addressed, the aging process can be slowed and, in some cases, reversed.

A recent article breaks down how silent inflammation drives accelerated aging and outlines strategies that support long-term metabolic and cellular health.

Explore the full article at the link in the comment section.

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