The Truth Behind Food Labelling
In an earlier blog, we explored how to sus out hidden sugar on nutrition labels . But it’s not just the nutrition labels that we should...
Bountiful Benefits of Vitamin D
Vitamin D does a lot for our bodies. While it’s perhaps best known for supporting bone health and preventing osteoporosis, it does so...
Terrific Turmeric!
A cousin of ginger, turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma Ionga plant, and is most often encountered spicing up southeastern Asian...
The Health Benefits of Seaweed
We all could—and should add more vegetables to our diet. And while getting an extra serving of asparagus or cauliflower would be just...
Prevent Age-Related Muscle Loss
Age brings wisdom, as well as plenty of bodily changes and challenges. Some of those changes, like osteoporosis, are well-known. Others,...
Much-Needed Minerals
When we use the phrase “vitamins and minerals,” it’s usually the vitamins that take center stage. But that doesn’t mean minerals are any...
Your Body OFF Sugar
The average American consumes about 20 teaspoons of added sugar a day. Maybe you’re thinking “I don’t have a sweet tooth” or “I know I...
Serotonin: More Than Mood
Serotonin is neurotransmitter that plays a very important role in a number of bodily functions. While it is generally referenced in the...
Spotlight on Success: Lauren Buckley
Amidst her busy and often stressful days, 38-year-old full-time counselor and mother of two Lauren Buckley realized that she just wasn’t...
COQ10: The Energetic Powerhouse
If you’ve never heard of CoQ10, you might be surprised to learn just how powerful this vitamin-like substance really is. What is CoQ10?...
Spotlight on Success: Laurie Doering
Since 2018, Laurie Doering has regularly attended the 28-Day Cleanse & Detox workshops, gaining new insight into her health and habits...
Tend to Your Thyroid - Naturally
What is the Thyroid and What Does It Do? The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located between your Adam’s apple and...
Make Every Vitamin Work for You
If you’re health conscious, you’re likely familiar with—if not already benefitting from—the power of supplements. However, there’s a good...
The Importance of Protein
When you consider protein, you may only think of it in terms of muscle growth and physical activity. But protein is responsible for so...
Rev Up Your Metabolism Naturally
When you think about a good metabolism, you probably envision a person who can eat whatever they want and stay slim. In effect, we only...
Managing Menopausal Munchies
Menopause—as well as perimenopause, the years before your period actually stops—can be a very challenging time for lots of women. There...
Sip Your Way to Good Health
Joe. Java. Mud. No matter what you call it, coffee is a huge part of American culture, with 62 percent of us drinking the stuff every...
"Healthy" Food that are Unhealthy
Navigating the world of healthy eating can be tough. Not only is there a ton of conflicting information out there as well as sneaky...
Your Brain on Yoga
If you’ve taken even a single yoga class, you’re likely aware of how impactful just one session can be: you leave class feeling happier...
Managing Menopausal Stress
Despite its natural inevitability, menopause remains a somewhat taboo topic of discussion, leaving women feeling isolated and uncertain...
Prevent Disease-Causing Chronic Inflammation
What do Alzheimer’s disease, asthma, cancer, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and type 2 diabetes...
Food as Pharmacy: Eat to Boost Your Mood
Chances are, you’ve heard the term “brain food.” It’s usually used to describe certain healthy whole foods that boost your cognition,...
Begin Balancing Your Hormones: Part Four – Testosterone
How to Keep Your Body’s Four Most Important Hormones in Balance: Part Four – Testosterone. This is the fourth and final part in my series...
Begin Balancing Your Hormones: Part Three – Estrogen
How to Keep Your Body’s Four Most Important Hormones in Balance: Part Three – Estrogen. This is the third in the four-part series to...