So, every January the gym I go to gets so busy that often I find myself walking from the far end of the parking lot instead of nearer the front door. That is until about half way or towards the end of January and then the people who are trying to create a new habit […]
The Holidays are coming…..aren’t you excited? For many, the holiday season looms ahead and is anticipated with dread instead of excitement. The myth of peace, love and joy to all “and to all a good night” works well for companies marketing their wares, however it puts salt in the wound for people that may be […]
By Marianna Duba M.Sc., Registered Nutritionist The arrival of the shorter daylight and the foggy, gloomy weather is a sure sign that we are getting closer to my favourite time of the year, the holiday season. I have beautiful memories from my childhood when my entire family, my sisters with husbands, nieces, nephews and my […]
What do we know about stress? Everyone is familiar with the negative aspects of stress, but few people know that it is also a necessary response that gives our life meaning and diversity. Stress can also help us to protect ourselves and respond appropriately to an ever-changing environment. How does stress affect the body? Hans […]
Thanksgiving weekend is just around the corner. You may be looking forward to your traditional Thanksgiving meal or you may be dreading all the business and stress involved in it all. Regardless there different ways you can approach Thanksgiving weekend to prevent you from overindulging, reduce stress and enjoy the company of friends and family. […]
Dealing with hair growth that comes along with PCOS? This is one of more annoying symptoms that #pcoscysters deal with. Below are my favorite options for decreasing testosterone internally. I have tried them all and seen great improvement! Spearmint tea – studies have shown 2 cups a day of spearmint tea for 30 days can […]
SIBO or Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth refers to a condition where bacteria from the colon populate the small intestine and cause symptoms including the following: Nausea Flatulence Belching Bloating Brain Fog Headaches Diarrhea Constipation Irritable Bowel Syndrome Leaky Gut Syndrome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Acid Reflux Rosacea Fibromyalgia GERD When bacteria from the colon populate the […]
Photo Cred: healthygoodvibegirl.com Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS involves chronic, recurring gastrointestinal issues characterized by gas, bloating, cramps, diarrhea or constipation. It is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning that symptoms cannot be attributed to other causes of bowel disease. It tends to be more prevalent in women and can cause a significant amount of stress […]
On hot summer days, many of us reach for ice cream or popsicles to cool down. Our featured recipes provide healthy alternatives to these commercially available treats. They are dairy-free, made of “real” food ingredients without any artificial colours or flavours. Instead of table sugar, they are sweetened with fruits and Medjool dates. And the […]
Strawberry Banana Blast 1 cup strawberries 1 banana 1 handful spinach 2 tbsp grown flaxseed/chia seed 1 medium apple, cored 1 serving protein powder (optional) Ice cubes (optional) Water (to thin out if necessary) Blueberry Brownie 1 cup blueberries 1 banana 1 handful spinach 2 tbsp ground flaxseed/chia seed 1 medium apple, cored 1 tbsp […]