Over the years, I feel we’ve lost touch with the true meaning of food. With so many diets, trends, and supplements constantly being promoted, it’s easy to forget that food is more than just calories—it’s information for our cells. Food fuels us at a deep, cellular level, providing the nutrients we need for vitality, sustained
Why Magnesium Matters Supplementing magnesium has become increasingly important due to modern agricultural practices that have significantly depleted the soil of its natural mineral content. As a result, even the healthiest diets often fall short in providing the necessary levels of magnesium. Why Soil Depletion Matters: Here is a list of the many benefits of
Stress significantly impacts both digestion and absorption through multiple interconnected mechanisms, involving physical, hormonal, and nervous system responses. When stressed, the body activates the flight -or fight response through the sympathetic nervous system, prioritizing survival over non-essential functions like digestion. When this happens, it can lead to the following *Reduced Blood Flow to the Gut:
With each new year, we all set ambitious goals, whether it’s to become healthier, leaner, more energetic, or to improve our eating habits. But have you ever stopped to ask: What’s the one thing we should be focusing on that would make achieving all those goals easier? The answer lies in taking care of our
The strength of your immune system is directly related to the wellbeing of your lymphatic system. A compromised immune system is a direct result of a sluggish lymphatic system. So, what is lymph fluid exactly? Everyone talks about blood and going for blood work, yet we never hear about lymph. Our cells bathe in two
It appears that we are taking better care of ourselves than ever. We are more aware of the benefits of eating fresh and organic foods, taking high quality supplements, exercising, and practicing stress reduction. The fact remains that we are exposed daily to a variety of toxins in the air, water, food, clothing, and environment
I felt a strong sense of urgency to write this blog about calcium because it is the most important mineral in our body, and we need lots of it. Sadly, we have been led to believe that dairy is a great source of calcium; that milk makes healthy bones, and we should drink it daily.
Let’s face it—with the holidays around the corner, we all worry about excessive eating, drinking, and that overall feeling of overindulgence. I always tell my clients that it’s better to indulge than to stress! It just makes more sense to own up to the fact that there will be this short time when we will
A nourishing diet fosters an optimal environment for beneficial gut bacteria to thrive, concurrently reducing the prevalence of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and yeast. Distinct bacterial varieties inhabit specific regions within your gastrointestinal tract, and additional bacteria reside in areas like the mouth and skin.
Holidays are a perfect time of year to spoil your friends and family. It’s also a great opportunity to buy them a gift that they would never buy for themselves. One example that quickly comes to mind is training sessions with a personal trainer or a massage. Even though we all love to get a massage, we may not want to splurge on ourselves. We can all use more self-care, but it often gets neglected due to other priorities.
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