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Health

Need a Mood Boost? Eat This.

On November 1, 2017 by

  No question that what you eat can affect how you feel, right?   Mental health and brain health are complex. So are the foods we eat, and the ways our bodies interact with those foods. While we don’t know the exact mechanisms of how food and nutrition help, we do know a few ways Read More

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5 Natural Ways to Deal with Bloating

On October 9, 2017 by

  Do you ever feel a bit “overextended” in the belly after a meal? Perhaps “gassy?” Have you ever carried a “food baby?”   Well, bloating is common. Up to 25-30% of people experience it regularly. It happens when you have trouble digesting. The symptoms come from excess gas, reactions to foods, or food not Read More

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Why Am I Always Hungry?

On October 3, 2017 by

  If you often feel hungry, you are not alone!   There are many reasons to feel hungry. Of course, the most obvious one is that you are actually physically hungry. Perhaps your stomach is empty, your blood sugar has dropped, and your hunger hormones are having a party.   But other times, the hunger Read More

Nutrition

Salt: The Delicious Health-Buster (And What to Use Instead)

On September 25, 2017 by

  Yes, there are lots of different kinds of salt: pink, iodized, kosher, sea, etc. They come from salt mines in the ground, or from evaporating the water out of salt water. What they all have in common is that infamous mineral that I’m going to talk about below: sodium.   In food, salt is Read More

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Mindfulness and Meditation…Do They Really Work?

On September 4, 2017 by

  Well…yes, they do really work. The fact is, science shows definite health benefits for people who use mindfulness and meditation.   Before we dive in, let’s just make sure we’re on the same page when we say “mindfulness” and “meditation.”   “Meditation” is the ancient practice of connecting the body and mind to become Read More

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Heartburn – Can I Help it with Foods and Lifestyle?

On August 21, 2017 by

  The odds are that you or someone you know experiences heartburn. Around half of North American adults experience it at least once per month. Somewhere between 10-20% have it at least once per week! Heartburn, also known as reflux, occurs when the strong acid in your stomach creeps up into your esophagus.   It Read More

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The Stress Mess: How It Messes With Your Health

On July 31, 2017 by

  We all have some level of stress, right?   It may be temporary (acute), or long-term (chronic).   Acute stress usually won’t mess with your health too much. It is your body’s natural reaction to circumstances, and can even be life-saving.   Then, when the “threat” (a.k.a. “stressor”) is gone, the reaction subsides, and Read More

Health . Nutrition

Reduce Inflammation With These Key Foods

On July 24, 2017 by

  Inflammation. It’s not just for health headlines.   It’s a fact.   Scientists are measuring levels of inflammation in our bodies and finding that it can be pretty bad for our health. This is especially true when it’s chronic (i.e. lasts a long time).   Inflammation has been linked to obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, Read More

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How Do I Keep My Blood Sugar Stable?

On July 3, 2017 by

  Oh, the words “blood sugar.”   Does it conjure up visions of restrictive eating, diabetes medications, or insulin injections?   Blood sugar is the measure of the amount of sugar in your blood. You need the right balance of sugar in your blood to fuel your brain and muscles.   The thing is, it Read More

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How Can I Get Enough Vitamin D?

On June 26, 2017 by

  When we think of “vitamins,” we know they’re super-important for health.   But vitamin D is special.   It’s difficult to get enough vitamin D. Vitamin D is, therefore, a very common deficiency.   So, let’s talk about how much of this critical fat-soluble vitamin we need, and how you can get enough. The Read More

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