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Dr. Kefferputz is a regular guest expert featured in over 52 television segments across Canada. He presents at international medical conferences, delivers keynote addresses on integrative health, and designs evidence-based wellness programs for corporate teams. He contributes to community health education through public workshops, is a clinical supervisor mentoring naturopathic students, and served on the board of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, advocating for evidence-based research and standards of care.
CTV · Hormones
How to Hack Your Hormones
CTV · Hormones
Thyroid Health
CTV · Mental Health
5 Foods to Improve Mental Health
Philosophy
Help people
understand
their own body.
“I'm not here to change anyone. I'm here to support change that comes from inside the person sitting across from me.”
That means listening carefully, asking better questions, and treating the body, mind, and nervous system as one system. It means using lab tests, supplements, and prescriptions when they're the right tool, and slower work, breath, and somatic awareness when those are.
The mission is to help as many people as possible live with more energy, clearer thinking, and a steadier nervous system, so they can show up fully for the lives they want to build.
health (helth): a state of bodily freedom from decay.
A library, written the way I'd explain it in the office.
One of the most common things I hear in my first appointments is: “I've been Googling for months and I still don't understand what's happening.”
That frustration is real, and it's not your fault. Most health information online is either too vague to be useful or buried under disclaimers and advertisements.
I write about the health areas I work in regularly: what's driving a condition, how I approach it naturopathically, what the research supports, and what questions are worth asking.
You don't need to be a patient to use it. Browse freely. And if something resonates, I'd be glad to talk.
“Healing starts with understanding what's actually happening in your body.”
Videos & Talks
Health education that translates
Short videos on common health topics, speaking engagements, and naturopathic approaches to real conditions.
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Practical, evidence-informed writing on hormones, digestion, sleep, stress, and detox.
Candida Overgrowth: Signs, Testing, and Treatment
Candida is a genus of yeast that naturally inhabits the human digestive tract, skin, and mucosal surfaces. In a balanced ecosystem, candida coexists with beneficial bacteria without causing problems. But when that balance is disrupted (through antibiotic use, high-sugar diets, immune suppression, or chronic stress), candida can proliferate beyond its normal boundaries, producing a wide range of symptoms that are often attributed to other conditions. Recognizing the signs of candida overgrowth and understanding how to test and treat it effectively can resolve symptoms that have persisted despite other interventions.
The Microbiome and Immunity: How Gut Health Protects You
The immune system and the gut microbiome are so deeply intertwined that it is impossible to meaningfully address one without considering the other. Approximately 70 percent of immune tissue resides in the gut, and the trillions of microorganisms living in the intestinal tract play a direct role in training, calibrating, and regulating immune responses throughout the body. Understanding this relationship transforms how we approach not only digestive health but also immune resilience, allergies, autoimmunity, and chronic inflammation.
Acid Reflux: A Naturopathic Perspective on GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects millions of people and is one of the most common reasons for long-term medication use. The conventional approach typically involves proton pump inhibitors to suppress stomach acid production, providing symptomatic relief but rarely addressing the underlying cause. A naturopathic perspective recognizes that reflux is a mechanical and functional problem, not simply an excess acid problem, and that long-term acid suppression carries significant health consequences that deserve consideration.
Bloating After Every Meal: Common Causes and Solutions
Occasional bloating after a large meal is normal. Bloating after every meal is not. When abdominal distension, pressure, and discomfort become a predictable part of eating, the body is signaling a digestive dysfunction that warrants investigation. The causes range from insufficient digestive secretions and microbial imbalances to food sensitivities and motility disorders. Identifying the specific mechanism driving your bloating is essential because the solution for one cause can actually worsen another.
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