The Importance of Giving Thanks During Uncertain Times Did you know that giving thanks and practicing gratitude can improve your mental health? The age-old tradition of giving thanks is actually backed by science. New research is starting to show how giving thanks can increase happiness, reduce depression and strengthen resiliency. It may also help you…
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Feeling Sick? It Could Be Your Supplements
Feeling Sick? It Could Be Your Supplements What? But supplements are healthy! We need them in our diet so we can stay fit, full of vitality, and be happy living a disease free life – don’t we? Our body needs these important micronutrients because after all our food is nutrient poor due to our…
Folate – Directly Linked to the Prevention of Alzheimer’s – Top 7 Food Sources
Folate – Directly Linked to the Prevention of Alzheimer’s – Top 7 Food Sources Many people don’t think about integrating folate or folic acid into their diet until they’re trying to get pregnant, and indeed it is one of the prenatal vitamins given. But, studies are showing that folate has a much more extensive role;…
The Top 6 Foods That Fight Inflammation
The Top 6 Foods That Fight Inflammation Did you know that the term “inflammation” originates from the Latin phrase, “set on fire”? Inflammation is the immune system’s response to harm on the body. Your immune system becomes activated when your body recognizes anything that is foreign—such as an invading microbe, plant pollen, or chemical. This…
DNA Testing – What My Genetic Profile Told Me
DNA Testing – What My Genetic Profile Told Me Have you ever wanted to know how your genetic makeup affects your weight, lifestyle or risk of disease? Do you want to know the best way to make sure you live a long, happy and healthy life? As part of our Transformational Wellness Plans, the use…
Summer Healthy Skin From The Inside Out
Summer Healthy Skin From The Inside Out The connection between the gut and the brain, or the gut-brain axis, has been receiving a lot of publicity recently. And, rightly so! This is because our mental health, emotional resilience, and overall health are not the only things that our microbiome affects. In fact, having a healthy…
If You’re Not Putting Ghee in Your Coffee, You’re Missing Out on Major Flavor (and Health Benefits)
If You’re Not Putting Ghee in Your Coffee, You’re Missing Out on Major Flavor (and Health Benefits) You don’t have to stare at the endless options on a Starbucks menu to know there are a ton of ways to trick out your coffee. Some people like adding a simple dash of cinnamon, which is good…
Skin Be Safe – Natural Sunscreen
Skin Be Safe – Natural Sunscreen Now we’re heading into the sunny skies of summer, which feels so rejuvenating after the winter months. It’s time to embrace natural sunscreen, replacing last year’s conventional products. Reflecting on my earlier years, up until my mid-30s, I often rebelled against using any sunscreen, engaging in tanning contests with…
Why I Meditate!
Why I Meditate! Think meditation is a mysterious, hard-to-master exercise? Think again. I used to assume that meditation was complicated and time-consuming plus who could possibly keep their mind still? Even how to get started can be unclear: Should you sit on the floor? Use an app? Chant or even come up with a mantra?…
Prefer Coffee to Tea? How Your Genes Impact Your Food Preferences!
Prefer Coffee to Tea? How Your Genes Impact Your Food Preferences! So do you prefer tea or coffee? Do you prefer spicy or sweet-tasting foods? It’s all in your genes! We all have different genes. Take eye color, some people have a genetic variant for blue eyes whilst others have the variant for brown. Your…