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

Movement Snacks

March 2, 2023

In today’s world, it is easy to get caught up in our work or personal lives and forget about the importance of movement. However, taking very small and quick breaks to get up and move your body can have numerous benefits for your physical and mental health. One of the biggest benefits of moving your

Macronutrients: Part 3 – Fat

February 22, 2023

Fat is one of the three macronutrients essential for the human body, alongside carbohydrates and protein. It plays an important role in maintaining overall health, including the provision of energy, insulation, and protecting vital organs. Dietary fat is a concentrated source of energy and is necessary for the absorption of certain vitamins, such as vitamins

Macronutrients: Part 2 – Protein

February 17, 2023

Protein serves as the major building blocks of cells; specifically important in building bones, muscles, cartilage, and skin. Proteins have several key functions: They help us fix cells that need fixing and build new cells we need built. A protein compound carries oxygen throughout the body and is responsible for ensuring we have the oxygen