Why A Good Night’s Sleep Is Important
Here’s an unfortunate fact: As many as 43% of Americans report they don’t get enough sleep. The long-term impact of poor sleep extends far beyond feeling a bit groggy the next day. Some consequences include: Are You Unknowingly Sabotaging Your Sleep? As the list above suggests, sleep problems can impact all areas of health. However, […]
Strengthen Your Immune Army This Fall
If there’s one thing we know about fall it’s that our immune system is always a bit more vulnerable this time of year. With regular routines back in full swing, kids back in school, and the weather cooling down, it’s bound to happen! Now is the time to support our immune army. Let’s take a […]
The Trouble with Stress
We often underestimate the power of and the trouble with stress. We like to see stress as natural, and even helpful, in being productive in our day-to-day lives. But the positive effects of stress, like goal orientation, motivation, and even intensified memory or cognitive responses are most beneficial in small doses. Many of us have built […]
4 Factors That Are Hindering Your Weight Loss!
Eat less, exercise more. Is it really that easy? You may not be surprised to hear that weight loss and keeping it off goes way beyond such one-dimensional recommendations. In fact, the concept of calories in and calories out may be the biggest misunderstanding people have about weight. It turns out that weight gain and […]
Low Libido? Get Your Mojo Back!
You love your partner, but you have a low libido…what’s up with that? Between late nights, early mornings, work stress, family obligations, and a million other balls in the air, there is little time and energy left for sex. But relationships change, and sex drive softens as we age… so, it’s perfectly normal, right? Not […]
Say Goodbye to Hormonal Imbalance
Your well-being relies on a complex balance of many hormones, including testosterone, estrogen, adrenaline, insulin, and thyroid hormone. Each of these plays an important role in supporting your body’s functions, but even a slight imbalance in hormone levels can wreak havoc – often in unexpected ways. Our hormones often become imbalanced in response to problems […]
Headaches: A Natural Solution Guide
Headaches are a common condition that most people will experience at some point in their lives. Often they make it difficult to go to work or school, so non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), such as Ibuprofen or Advil, are used to relieve symptoms. However, these superficial treatments do not address the root cause of chronic […]
Thyroid Disorders: How To Reduce Your Risk
Your thyroid is your body’s powerhouse. Your energy levels, metabolism, and heart rate are all controlled by this small, butterfly-shaped gland. But thyroid disorders are more common than you think! 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 […]
Thinning & Brittle Hair? Check Your Hormones!
Luscious locks. Flowing tresses. Who doesn’t want to have a full head of shiny hair? But I bet you didn’t know just how much hormones and healthy hair are connected. That’s right! Hair is affected by hormonal changes in our bodies which play a role in both hair growth, texture, and those pesky grey hairs […]
Spring Allergies: Natural Solutions and Home Remedies
Spring is often characterized as a season of renewal, hope, and rebirth. However, for many, it’s also a season of runny noses, itchy and watery eyes. In fact, about 25% of North Americans suffer from seasonal allergies, with the spring season being the biggest offender. Spring allergies typically happen when your immune system detects a […]
