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Spring Detox: It’s Time to Recharge!
Spring is a time for renewal, rebirth, new beginnings – and spring cleaning. One survey found that almost 80% of us embark on at least one spring cleaning project at this time of the year, with bedrooms, closets, and kitchens being the top priorities. With this focus...
Natural Support for Spring Allergies
We’re through the worst of cold and flu season and you worked really hard to optimize your health over the winter months. So why do you feel like you’re sick, when you’ve done everything right? Watering eyes, runny nose, sneeze attacks? Is it time to self-isolate?...
Improve Your Insulin Sensitivity Naturally
Insulin resistance can be difficult to detect without medical tests. However, its effects can be dangerous if left unchecked. This month we are taking a look at the risks and symptoms of insulin resistance, plus 10 preventative measures you can take to reduce your...
Common Sleep Disruptors and How to Sleep Better
“A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.” Irish proverb Here’s an unfortunate irony: We all need a good night of sleep more than ever to effectively cope with the challenges of our daily lives. Research shows that an increasing number of...
Healthy Glowing Skin Starts from Within
Healthy, glowing, wrinkle and blemish-free skin is something we take for granted when we’re young, but as we age, retaining that youthful glow becomes more challenging. This is partly the result of the natural aging process, and partly due to accumulated exposure to...
Taking Women’s Health to Heart
What does someone with heart disease look like? A stressed out CEO? A smoker over 50? Whatever image came to your mind, chances are it was of a male. We think of heart disease as a male problem, but did you know that more women die of heart disease than men? It's now...
Mental Health – The Gut and Hormone Connection
Recent years have seen a growing awareness of mental health issues, and, thankfully, more open conversations about addressing psychological challenges. However, many people remain unaware of new, exciting research on the connection between gut health and mental...
Rev Up Your Metabolism – Our Top 10 Tips
If weight loss and a healthier lifestyle are at the top of your list of goals for 2024, you’re not alone. Many people start out the new year vowing to drop some pounds – but not all succeed. This may be due to an underfunctioning metabolism - the rate at which we burn...
Simple Tips to Avoid Weight Gain This Holiday
Do you have big plans for January? Many of our patients say they’d like to take control of their health in the new year and that often includes losing some extra pounds. However, it’s always important not to get caught up in the numbers on the scale. Instead, a good...
Dealing with Holiday Stress
December brings festive parties, fun times with family, favourite traditions… and stress. How much stress? According to a Healthline survey, the combination of joy and pressure that makes up the month of December means that more than 60% of us find the holiday season...
