Acerola, also known as Barbados cherry or West Indian cherry, is a Brazilian fruit gaining attention for its naturally high vitamin C content and variety of plant compounds. Although fresh acerola may be difficult to find in Toronto, it is available in other forms, including frozen pulp, juice, and powder.

Some athletes assume more training will boost their endurance and agility. But truthfully, athletic performance goes beyond the ball court and gym! At the Toronto Functional Medicine Centre, we take a broad approach to health and recognize that nutrition, sleep, stress management and hydration can be relevant to an athlete’s

Have you heard of Brazilian superfoods known as PANCs (Plantas Alimentícias Não Convencionais)? These unconventional food plants are gaining recognition in the Western world for their nutritional value, antioxidants, and potential health benefits. Many have also been traditionally used by local Brazilian populations for nutritional and healing support.

Have you ever had ‘butterflies in your stomach’? These feelings offer a familiar example of the gut-brain connection (gut-brain axis). Toronto area functional medicine practitioners may discuss this two-way link when reviewing digestion, mood, focus, energy, stress management, and overall lifelong wellness.

For generations, Brazilian communities and Indigenous populations have embraced plants in their medicinal regiments. At the Toronto Functional Medicine Centre, these superfoods and botanicals can be integrated into your treatment plan – and copaiba is one of the medicinal plant oils that we can customize.