No detoxes, impossible workouts or BS here — Human beings are creatures of habit, and in general we are very resistant to change and added effort. Many of us also have an all-or-nothing mentality when it comes to self-improvement, especially in terms of our health. For example, you may feel like to truly make a difference and make…

The “health” product that’s been leading you astray — It’s fairly common knowledge that standard packaged juice products that can be found in grocery store aisles aren’t the best choice for our health. They’ve even been considered as bad as sugary sodas, if not worse. …

He didn’t want to be anywhere near me Last long weekend we got away to Vancouver Island with some friends. It was the first time in a long time that we had hung out with more than two friends at a time or had a mini vacation. Both were much…

Did you know there are 4 phases in a woman’s menstrual cycle? — I don’t know about you, but sex ed when I was in school did not even come close to accurately explaining the inner workings of the female reproductive system. There are so many things I have learned as an adult, through trial and error, my own research, and working with…

I thought I was doing everything right — Yesterday my doctor confirmed that I have “moderate fatty liver” (the non-alcoholic type). This all started from seeking help for extreme menstrual irregularities that have been happening off and on since I had a hormonal IUD for 6 months back in 2019. My hormones are a little low, but otherwise…

You might already be practicing some of them — Sleep is so underrated. A good night’s sleep is a key factor for overall good health, ability to cope with stress, brain function, and more. When we sleep our body is hard at work repairing and revitalizing the body. …

With examples of how to enforce them — Boundaries. A word that may sound scary and limiting, but when used properly in various areas of life can bring a sense of comfort and reassurance. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a boundary as “something that indicates or fixes a limit or extent,” which may be in a physical form such…

In Celebration of Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day — Did you know that March is Women’s History Month, and that today (Tuesday, March 8th) is International Women’s Day? To celebrate, I’ve compiled a list of 9 women who have made important contributions to the study and advancements of human nutrition within the last few centuries. Of course, this list…

Struggle with digestive issues after a meal? The way you eat may be the culprit. — Many of us experience digestive complaints following a meal, such as excessive bloating and gas, heartburn, indigestion and stomach ache. All the pleasant, sexy side effects of our modern way of eating: hastily, mindlessly, and often on the go or distracted. …