What's your stress level? While it's a natural response, chronic stress can take a toll on our metabolic well-being. Navigating stress is not about eliminating it entirely but building resilience and adopting strategies that support our body's natural ability to...
Supplements
Unlock the Power of Magnesium for a Calmer Holiday Season!
With the holiday season upon us, here's a little secret to ease the stress – Magnesium! It's not just another nutrient; it's a powerhouse that plays a crucial role in numerous bodily functions. Magnesium supports energy production, regulates...
Choosing a new supplement got you feeling overwhelmed?
Choosing a supplement is personal. It should be specific to what you need and should come from a good-quality source.
B Vitamin Posse
Have you been told a B vitamin level is low (Folate, B12, to name a few)? Are you trying to get your B's to help combat fatigue? B vitamins hang out in their posse. We often associate B vitamins with energy production because they play a role in helping your body...
Feeling Happy or Sad?
What do sugar and carb cravings, early evening fatigue, and just being a bit more crabby than usual this time of year have in common? It could be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a mild depression associated with late autumn and winter and is thought to be...
What IF?
WHAT IF you lost the desire to snack? Yes, it’s possible. Think about how you feel just after eating a comfortably-sized meal. You’re not thinking about eating and are truly focused on the next task or activity at hand. Blissful, huh?
An update on Vitamin D and COVID-19
This week, I’m revisiting vitamin D and its role in COVID-19, especially given the pandemic’s current state. Updated research has given us a clearer picture of vitamin D levels in relation to the severity of COVID-19 cases.
Adaptogens: how they help
Adaptogens are herbal pharmaceuticals. They work to counteract the effects of stress in the body. Stress takes a toll on the body, especially over extended periods. It can harm neurological, endocrine, and immune systems. Adaptogens “adapt” their function to mitigate the body’s stress response.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids & Health
What exactly is an omega-3, you may ask? It’s a type of unsaturated fatty acid the body can’t make, which is why we need to understand how to get them into a daily diet. They come from both plant and animal sources, and there are eleven types. If you take a look at a fish oil supplement label, you’ll likely see two of the eleven, DHA and EPA.
Food vs. Supplements: Which for the Win?
Are you a food first person? Are you a supplement kind of person? Are you influenced by food or supplements because somebody suggested it to solve all your health issues? Do you take food and supplement information at face value without question?