Exercise Snacking For Your Health
Exercise Snacking For Your Health “Just get 150 minutes of exercise per week” “Make sure you’re walking 10K steps a day” “Aim to get at least a 25-minute workout into your daily schedule.” There’s pressure to get enough exercise coming from all angles. Whether it’s the formal CDC recommendation of 150 minutes of physical activity […]
What Causes Chronic Kidney Disease?
What Causes Chronic Kidney Disease? Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be tough because it keeps getting worse over time and can affect your quality of life as it progresses. Catching it early is super important because then you can do something about it sooner rather than later. Interestingly, CKD often remains hidden during […]
Sober October – A Month of Reflection and Renewal
Sober October – A Month of Reflection and Renewal If the events of this year have felt overwhelming, you’re certainly not alone. Many of us may have faced unprecedented challenges, from the shift to remote work to the inability to connect with friends and family. In such times of stress, we see that alcohol bottle […]
9 Foods that Naturally Boost GLP-1 in Our Bodies
9 Foods that Naturally Boost GLP-1 in Our Bodies In recent months, the drug Ozempic has been building in popularity for its significant weight loss effects. It’s heralded by celebrities and influencers alike, and it’s led to powerful physical transformations for a variety of people. But Ozempic isn’t some magical concoction dreamt up by scientists […]
Why Am I So Tired All the Time?
Why Am I So Tired All the Time? You open your eyes in the morning, only to feel like you didn’t sleep a wink – or, the sleep you did get didn’t seem to do much, because you feel just as tired as you did when your head hit the pillow last night. It feels […]
The Gut Microbiome’s Role in Aging Gracefully
The Gut Microbiome’s Role in Aging Gracefully “Aging is a fact of life. Looking your age is NOT!” – Dr. Howard Murad Tweet What truly helps slow down aging? Just as a tree needs a strong root system to flourish, our bodies rely on a well-balanced gut microbiome for optimal health and longevity. In this […]
What Type of Bread Should I Eat?
What Type of Bread Should I Eat? Legend has it that bread was originally discovered by accident. In Egypt, supposedly around 8,000 BC, someone left remnants from beer brewing out in the sun (because yes, Egyptians were actually skilled brewers!) Later in the day, they found the accidental dough rise into bread after hours baking […]
What to Eat to Suppress Chronic Inflammation
What to Eat to Suppress Chronic Inflammation “It is becoming increasingly clear that chronic inflammation is the root cause of many serious illnesses” Dr. Andrew Weil As you may already know from our previous blog ‘The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Inflammation’, inflammation is a stealthy biological response that is initiated when our immune system detects […]
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Inflammation
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Inflammation “Inflammation is a big buzz word in the world of health now, and rightfully so. The word inflammation comes from the Latin word ‘inflammare’ meaning ‘to ignite’ and it’s your body’s response to danger signals.” Dr. Stephanie Davis Inflammation, often dubbed as the ‘secret killer,’ is a stealthy biological […]
Plastic Invasion: Unmasking the Hidden Threat to Our Health
Plastic Invasion: Unmasking the Hidden Threat to Our Health In today’s modern life, convenience often takes precedence over the hidden costs that come with it. One such hidden cost that has been silently infiltrating our daily lives is the omnipresence of plastic in our food and water. From packaging materials to storage containers, plastic has […]