“A good digestion turneth all to health.” George Herbert Good digestion is essential to our health – and our mood – and when it’s all working smoothly, we tend to take it for granted. It’s not until things go wrong that digestion moves to the forefront of our minds. If you are someone who suffers […]
An Unusual Year for Allergies Even at the best of times, seasonal allergy symptoms are inconvenient and annoying. Add in the very understandable fear of COVID-19, and allergy sufferers experience extra stress, which is never a good thing when trying to stay healthy. It’s more important than ever to practice a seasonal allergy reducing lifestyle […]
Been smelling your own breath lately with all the mask-wearing? The harsh realities of the odors coming from our mouths have come front and center these days. Tic Tacs, mints and chewing gum… can’t fix a true breath problem. While bad breath (also known as halitosis) isn’t often a symptom of disease per se, it […]
Have you heard of Helicobacter Pylori? Research tells us that this ancient bacteria may actually be beneficial for some, but for others, it causes digestive symptoms that range from miserable to lethal. An active H. Pylori infection can go unnoticed for years, so uncovering this crafty bacteria early is the key to avoiding complications down […]
Your thyroid is your body’s powerhouse. Your energy levels, metabolism, and heart rate are all controlled by this small, butterfly-shaped gland. Without enough thyroid hormone, your mitochondria aren’t able to produce the energy that your cells need for optimum performance. At the other end of the spectrum, your body can go into “overdrive” if it […]
The holiday season is thought of as a joyful time filled with festivities, family and fun. Unfortunately, for so many, this is far from “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” Instead, it can serve as a sharp reminder of their loneliness and lack of connection with others. That’s especially true during the 2020 holiday […]
Physical activity naturally decreases as one gets older. You might have more responsibilities and less time to exercise. Or your energy levels might not be as high as what they once were. But if you want to live a long and happy life, exercise is actually one of the things you need to keep doing. […]
It’s officially fall! The transition period from summer into winter can make it easy to cozy up, stay inside, and lose track of your health progress. Less sunlight, more rain, and cooler temperatures don’t have to affect your wellbeing. In fact, autumn is actually a great time to kick your wellness goals up a notch! […]
We are living in a time where self-care and self-love are regularly talked about, memed, blogged, vlogged, and so on. People are in more need than ever, especially during this time of pandemic and protesting to have a their own self-care routine, as well as self-love practices. Yes, there is a need for both, and […]
In the USA, where two out of every three Americans are considered to be overweight or obese, weight loss is a 20 billion dollar industry. At any given time, there are over 110 million people on a diet; 85% are women. Typically, people make four to five attempts per year to lose weight. Unfortunately, the […]