Cultivating Health Habits: A Guide to Encouraging Young Children to Eat More Vegetables

August 22, 2023

Introduction The struggle to get young children to eat their vegetables is a familiar tale for many parents and caregivers. While it might seem like an uphill battle, fostering healthy eating habits at a young age can significantly impact a child’s long-term well-being. Vegetables are packed with essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that are crucial

Responsible Sun Exposure

July 13, 2023

The Importance of Responsible Sun Exposure: Protecting Your Skin and Health As the sun shines brightly, it’s tempting to bask in its warmth and soak up its rays. In fact, your health can greatly benefit from responsible exposure to the sun. But responsible exposure does not always mean lathering up or spraying down with sunscreen

Healthspan Matters

June 27, 2023

In the pursuit of longevity, we often focus on extending our lifespan, the number of years we spend on this planet. However, there is another crucial aspect of aging that deserves equal attention: healthspan. Healthspan refers to the period of our lives during which we enjoy good health, free from chronic diseases and disabilities. While

Hydration

June 22, 2023

Proper hydration is an essential component of health and wellness and its importance is often overlooked. It is vital for our bodies to function properly, including recovery and injury prevention. In this article, we discuss the benefits of hydration, how much water you should drink, and some tips for staying hydrated. Benefits of Hydration Water

How Stress May Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts

April 18, 2023

Cortisol is a hormone that is released in response to stress and often referred to as the body’s “stress hormone.” While cortisol is important for the body’s stress response, chronically high levels of cortisol can have negative effects on the body’s metabolic health and overall well-being. Cortisol can affect metabolism the following ways: Increased blood

Smoking and Pain

April 13, 2023

Smoking is a widespread habit that is known to have negative effects on health including an increased risk of cancer, heart disease, and respiratory problems. What people may not understand as much is the impact smoking can have on pain and tissue healing, both in the short and long term. The chemicals in cigarette smoke,

The Power of Magnesium

April 5, 2023

As part of a balanced diet, it is important to ingest essential vitamins and minerals to support all of our body’s functions. From vitamins such as A, D, and E to minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron and zinc. Magnesium is one of these essential minerals that is vital to our overall health as humans

The Gut Microbiome: Part 2 – The Leaky Gut

March 23, 2023

Leaky gut, also known as intestinal permeability, is a condition where the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged, allowing undigested food particles, toxins, and bacteria to leak through the intestinal wall and enter the bloodstream. In a healthy gut, the intestinal lining acts as a barrier, preventing these substances from passing through and entering

Understanding your Gut Microbiome

March 16, 2023

The gut microbiome refers to the collection of microorganisms that are in our human digestive tract. These microorganisms, which include bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microbes, play an important role in maintaining digestive health and overall wellness. No worries, while we typically hear “bacteria, virus, fungi” and thing bad invaders, there is also GOOD versions