A new imaging study from UC Davis Health has found that people who exercise have better mental fitness. This study found that intense exercise increases levels of two common neurotransmitters —glutamate and gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA — that are responsible for chemicalmessaging within the brain. Published in The Journal of Neuroscience (Feb 2016), the finding […]
By New York Times Bestselling Author and Founder of Clear Medicine Natasha Turner You are what you eat, especially when it comes to how your body embraces protein. Proteinsare essential to every part of the human body. Our bones, muscles, skin, and nearly every vitalorgan or tissue contain them. How much we consume, what type, […]
When your body is healthy, it releases hormones like cortisol to help liberate glucose to maintain the functions of our brain, organs and cells when blood sugar levels decline between meals, or overnight during sleep. When cortisol is depleted, however, glucose levels tend to become too low. Ultimately this causes lightheadedness, shakiness and irritability typically […]
Ragweed pollen allergy is a major cause of seasonal allergies that you probably feel the effects of ragweed pollen in the late summer and fall. Ragweed starts pollinating as early as July in some areas, but most commonly, it appears in August and peaks in mid-September. Ragweed pollen can stick around as late as November, […]
by Natasha Turner It’s all about your fibre intake. In general, most adults tend to take in an average of only 16 grams per day, while optimal daily recommendations are closer to 30 to 35 grams. There are two types of fibre—soluble and insoluble—and your body needs both for optimal health, digestion and elimination. Soluble […]
If you are like many others trying the Keto lifestyle this will be useful to you. I find with most keto meals they don’t align well with The Hormone Diet however I am very much for a protein rich meal. Below are examples of a traditional keto recipe followed by a more protein rich keto […]
I still hold true to the principles of hormonal balance outlined in The Hormone Diet, but I have evolved the plan to specifically target the science of fat loss. With Keto being the go to diet for people these days I want to point out some big changes I would make with some recipes. Here is […]
written by Natasha Turner This is the type of training I have been doing lately – five days a week but you can start with two. You do the circuit twice, reps 15 to 20 on each exercise, rest when you need to rest, and finish with some ab exercises. Exercises: complete two rounds 15 […]
By New York Times Bestselling Author, Natasha Turner Cutting your fat intake – it does sound contrary to current diet trends doesn’t it? But! When you aren’t moving much during the day and you wish to lose fat or maintain your weight, a great place to start is by limiting caloric intake from fats. This […]
This simple salad is so easy to prepare and is the best on a hot summer’s day. It’s hydrating and delicious and will be a family favourite for sure. Ingredients: 1 seedless watermelon chopped into cubes 1 cucumber (peeled, seeds removed and chopped into cubes) 1/2 cup chopped red onion (optional) 1/2 cup loosely chopped […]
