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Berberine: Separating Hype from Science
Berberine has undoubtedly become a hot topic lately, with social media dubbing it “nature’s Ozempic.” But behind the buzz, is there scientific evidence supporting the claims? Let’s delve into the world of berberine to understand its properties, applications, and the latest advancements that make it even more promising. What is Berberine? Berberine is a powerful…
Read MoreSpring Break Travel Health Tips
If you’re heading south for spring break, you’ll want to be prepared for those common health problems that can arise. Tummy troubles, stress, sunburn and jet lag can put a damper on your vacation. Don’t worry though, I have you covered. Consider the following spring break travel health essentials to keep you and your family…
Read MoreNatural Strategies for Managing Stress
Stress is a force that we all face at various times in our lives. The past 2 years have been particularly challenging with the pandemic and its impact on our health and daily lives Stress, especially when chronic, affects many aspects of mental health including our mood, sense of well-being, mental energy and ability to focus and concentrate.…
Read MoreMedicine Cabinet Essentials
With the kids back in school and reengaging in social activities, you’ll want to be prepared to handle the common health issues that can arise. Consider these cabinet must have’s to help you and your family manage colds, lice, tummy troubles and more.Immune Support As we get into cold and flu season, keeping our immune system…
Read MoreShake off the Sedentary Lifestyle
The pandemic has had far-reaching effects on our health. Working from home and not moving as much, indulging in comfort foods, and not having places to go or people to see has made weight management a much harder hurdle to clear even for the relatively healthy person. Reframing our approach to exercise and eating can help…
Read MoreThe Highs and Lows of Cold & Flu Season
With the cold, dry weather upon us the winter bugs are thriving. Here’s some advice on how to manage the highs and lows of the cold and flu season and tips on how to speed healing if you do get sick. The “highs” – high temperature/fever Fever is the body’s natural response to a foreign invader…
Read MoreStaying Healthy While Staying Home
With the ongoing recommendations to stay at home during the pandemic, staying healthy is top of mind. Yet, changes in our diet and activity level and indulging in comfort foods and alcohol can contribute to problems such as digestive distress, weight gain, fatigue and muscle loss. Considering that our health of our digestive system and…
Read MoreManaging Stress and Sleep
Is the stress of the pandemic is taking a toll on your health? Its hard to escape what’s going on around us during these trying times. Yet, adopting strategies to deal with the stress and get a good night’s sleep is critical now more than ever. Both stress and lack of sleep can hamper the…
Read MoreImmune Support
Having a healthy, well-functioning immune system is critical today as we face a global pandemic. Our immune system is our internal defence against foreign invaders, such as viruses, which can cause infection. It is comprised of various organs and cells that work together to protect us against germs that we are exposed to on a daily…
Read MoreEat, Move, Chill
If everything we eat passes through our gut, it makes sense to embrace the good habits and ditch the bad habits that are causing our bellies commotion. In the gut, there are hundreds of species of bacteria; some are friendly, while others are not. Good digestion relies on friendly gut bacteria to destroy harmful bacteria…
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