Natasha Turner If sleep is an issue for you, the likely cause is low melatonin. Read the list below and count how many of the issues pertain to you: Menopause (women)/andropause (men) Night eating syndrome High alcohol consumption Cravings for sweets or carbohydrates; increased appetite; eating starchy carbs close to bedtime Difficulty falling asleep Failing […]
We know that driving a car without gas in the tank is futile. Sure, you may last on fumes for a few miles, but in the end, it will be very difficult to get to your destination. Your thyroid is no different when it comes to weight loss. According to the Canadian Thyroid Association, an […]
Fitting in some nature, or vitamin N, may just be the secret to unlocking a better mood, faster metabolism and stronger memory. Poet and philosopher Henry David Thoreau said, “Why, nature is but another name for health.” Research has shown that early-morning cardio in a fasted state can burn up to 20 percent more calories; […]
Written by Dr. Marlee Guy, ND Chronic stress can have major detrimental consequences to our health, wellness and beauty. In fact, skin concerns, digestive complaints, immune dysfunction, mood disturbances, poor sleep, hair loss, hormonal imbalances, and weight management issues all share chronic stress as an underlying factor. As a consequence of chronic stress, our stress […]
As we say goodbye to carefree summer days and welcome the transition into fall, there are somany things to look forward to – the crisp, clean air, the leaves changing colour, the biggestfashion season, the return of school and busier schedules, and of course, everything pumpkinspice! With this transition, we often find ourselves inspired with […]
Read Key 5 here Antibiotics can disrupt our healthy bacterial balance by killing off our beneficial bacteria together with the bad, infection-causing bacteria, leaving the perfect environment for yeast and other harmful bacteria to grow and flourish. Harmful bacterial or yeast can also grow with use of the birth control pill, immune compromise, steroid medications, […]
KEY 3: Re-establish Healthy Bacterial Balance These days we are constantly bombarded by commercial messages urging us to fight germs and rid ourselves of bacteria. But in the right places and amounts, bacteria are actually very valuable to our health and wellness. These beneficial bacteria, also called probiotics, are found mostly in our digestive tract. […]
What Exactly Is “Glow”? “Glow is more than skin deep to me –– it’s about living your happiest & healthiest life, while looking radiant & feeling revitalized!” The word ‘glow’ is a term most of us are familiar with, or more accurately, obsessed with achieving (thanks to the one and only J.Lo!). We spend endless […]
By Dr. Nadine Khoury ND Dr. Nadine Khoury was recently interviewed by Entertainment Tonight. She had lots of great trips for skin health predominantly during pregnancy but these tips are good for all. What exactly is the pregnancy glow? Increased circulation, vascularization and transfer of nutrients because of an increase in progesterone and estrogen. Increased […]
