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6 Fall Superfoods

Sep 7, 2023 | Posted by in Blogs | Comments Off on 6 Fall Superfoods

What is a Superfood? A superfood is just a marketing term for a food with exceptional nutrient density. Many believe that superfoods are unusual like goji berries, spirulina and wheatgrass. But there are actually a wide variety of ‘more regular’ foods that fall under this category.   Why are superfoods important? A diet consisting mostly of nutrient devoid processed foods are loaded with chemicals and can lead to inflammation in the body as well as increase your risk of developing chronic health conditions. Eating a variety of nutrient-dense foods, loaded with vitamins, minerals is a great way to protect your…Read more …

5 Tips to Improve Digestion Without Supplements

Mar 28, 2023 | Posted by in Blogs | Comments Off on 5 Tips to Improve Digestion Without Supplements

Your body is a complex network of systems working 24/7 to try and maintain health. The organs of the digestive system take in food and liquids and break them down into substances the body can use for energy, growth and tissue repair, so for many reasons you want to make sure your digestive system is working efficiently   5 Tips to Improve Digestion Without Supplements Chew until food is mush, if not liquity “Chew smoothies, drink solids” Chewing improves gut motility for improved bowel movements The more you chew the more enzymes* your body produces Eat slowly  Gives your body…Read more …

Save Money while Eating Healthy – 10 Tips

Oct 24, 2022 | Posted by in Blogs | Comments Off on Save Money while Eating Healthy – 10 Tips

As a mom of 5 who must eat good quality food for my own health, I’ve been developing and practicing money and time savings tips and tricks for years.   Here are 10 of my favourite tips:   Read through and choose one or two new money-saving strategies that fit into your life now.   PLAN, PLAN AND PLAN   And stick to that plan.  Decide what you’re going to eat for the next 4 or 5 dinners.   When you’re planning what you’ll be eating for the next several days, try and plan to use some ingredients in several…Read more …

Support your immune system by supporting your gut

Aug 26, 2022 | Posted by in Blogs | Comments Off on Support your immune system by supporting your gut

Here we go again “Flu Season” is around the corner…  – There are many things you can do to support immune function – but did you know that supporting your gut is one of them?   Did you know…   That 70-80% of your immune function resides in your gut? Increasing the diversity and building the number of good bacteria can help support immune function? There are a variety of simple things you can do every day to help?   Let’s start with, “What is your immune system” The immune system has a vital role in the body – to…Read more …

Long Haul Covid? – Support Mitochondrial Function

Aug 25, 2022 | Posted by in Blogs, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Long Haul Covid? – Support Mitochondrial Function

I know what it’s like to drag myself through every day… To never feel rested no matter how much I slept, to feel achy for no apparent reason and the mood swings and brain fog!?!?!?!No, I’m not describing long Covid – this is how I felt for years when I had chronic fatigue.The GOOD NEWS is… I was able to completely reverse my symptoms.The similarities between Chronic Fatigue and Covid Long Haul are most definitely worth noting… ​​An underlying factor with both >>> Mitochondria function The link between immune cell function and mitochondrial function is well-recognized, in a field known…Read more …

Do You Need to Fix Your Microbiome?

Jun 22, 2022 | Posted by in Blogs | Comments Off on Do You Need to Fix Your Microbiome?

Do you have a health condition or nagging symptom or perhaps a reoccurring infection of some sort? Do you feel that you’ve tried EVERYTHING to get healthy? Or, maybe you’re stuck and you don’t want to follow that restrictive diet plan any longer…   ######   What if I told you that there may be something that could help…  That you could go ‘up stream’ to address an underlying imbalance in the body that is keeping you from reaching your health goals…   You’ve probably already heard about it…. >>>  THE MICROBIOME   What is the Microbiome The microbiome is…Read more …

My 5 Favourite Allergy Supplements

Apr 27, 2022 | Posted by in Blogs | Comments Off on My 5 Favourite Allergy Supplements

Fortunately there are many options to help safely modulate (balance) the immune system, reduce the histamine that’s being produced by the body and lower the inflammation that contributes to the unpleasant symptoms of seasonal allergies.   1. Vitamin CThe body produces histamine in reaction to certain allergens, this is responsible for symptoms like tearing, excess mucus and runny noses.  While over-the-counter antihistamines medication work by interfering with histamine after it’s produced, Vitamin C actually prevents the formation of histamine by stabilizing the mast cells that produce histamine.NOTE:  Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is safe even at high doses. It…Read more …

Turmeric’s Top 7 Benefits + 2 Potential Problems

Aug 23, 2021 | Posted by in Blogs | Comments Off on Turmeric’s Top 7 Benefits + 2 Potential Problems

  TURMERIC’S TOP 7 BENEFITS  **Please see references below for more information. 1. Memory, Mood and Brain Health An 18 month study showed individuals who had mild memory complaints saw significant improvement in both memory and attention when supplementing with curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric.  Plus, they saw improvements in mood and their PET scans showed a decrease in amyloid accumulation in the amygdala and hypothalamus (responsible for memory and emotional tasks). Curcumin was also compared to Prozac (an anti-depressant medication with a long list of side effects) in a clinical study.  Researchers were surprised to learn that curcumin could be…Read more …

The Root of Mental Illness

Aug 19, 2021 | Posted by in Blogs | Comments Off on The Root of Mental Illness

Mental health can have its roots in a variety of conditions or imbalances in the body.  These imbalances can manifest in a variety of different ways including: Acne or eczema Arthritis Digestive health (IBS/IBD/Diverticulitis) Inflammation Autoimmune conditions Imbalanced blood sugar Hormone Imbalances Candidiasis PLUS – It’s difficult to feel emotionally well and balanced if you’re dealing with a chronic or persistent health challenge. SO… you might be wondering… –  how can this happen? ​ Many people are on very restrictive diets, because of digestive upset. Cutting out entire food groups can make it more difficult to get all the essential nutrients…Read more …

6 Key Anti-Inflammatory Supplements

Jul 29, 2021 | Posted by in Blogs | Comments Off on 6 Key Anti-Inflammatory Supplements

**See below to purchase supplements     Fish oil   The first supplement I go to lower inflammation is fish oil (aka omega-3 essential fatty acids) which helps to lower levels of inflammation. The word ‘essential’ means you have to get it from food or supplements, our bodies do not make them.  Eating good quality, ethically sourced fish and seafood is a good idea, but difficult to get enough omega 3’s to combat inflammation, so supplementing a good quality fish oil (or algae oil for vegetarians) is the way to go.   Turmeric/curcumin    Turmeric has become a popular ingredient…Read more …