What Does Anxiety Feel Like? Almost everyone experiences anxiety to some degree. This usually happens when we get wrapped up in our own thoughts and worries. For many of us, the current coronavirus pandemic brings up a lot of fear, worry and uncertainty. Feeling anxious is absolutely normal and it is very important that we …
Your gastrointestinal tract plays a critical and quite obvious role in your health – transporting food from the mouth to the stomach, converting it into nutrients and energy, and eliminating waste from the body. However, did you know that your gut has been linked to several other essential functions in your body like immunity, managing …
In recent weeks, news of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been at the forefront of many of our minds. For some, the news has increased anxiety and concern about personal risk. The first step in managing this type of anxiety is educating yourself. So, here we are going to talk about what the coronavirus is, signs of …
Understanding insulin resistance is key to understanding the development of type two diabetes. First, let’s talk about insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by specific cells in your pancreas, an organ in your abdomen. Insulin helps regulate blood sugar and helps store and use the carbohydrates we eat for energy. Your liver also produces sugar …
We’ve all heard how good running can be for you. Running helps to lose weight, prevent disease, lower stress, strengthen joints, manage blood pressure… the list goes on and on. But there’s a surprising problem you may be experiencing if you’re a long distance runner. It’s called leaky gut. I know, it sounds gross, but if …
Here’s something about me: I usually like drinking green tea plain. Sometimes I’ll take it with a squeeze of lemon and a dollop of honey – hot or iced depending on the season. Despite green tea’s caffeine content, I never considered it a replacement for my morning coffee – but sometimes nowadays it serves that …
With all of the latest news on the Coronavirus, the flu, and other illnesses going around, it’s no surprise that people are seeking natural ways to boost their immune systems and ward off illness. I’m also a huge fan of using essential oils for immunity (our favorite brand is Rocky Mountain – they have an …
Hippocrates once said, “Let food be thy medicine.” Simply put, our diet has a profound effect on our health, both in terms of treating and preventing conditions. Acne is no different. This skin condition which affects around 85% of people around the globe, has been linked to how good our diet and digestion is. People …
February is heart month and with heart disease being the leading cause of death worldwide, it makes sense that we would dedicate a whole month to bringing awareness around the heart. What can you do for your beautiful, hard-working heart? It’s not easy pumping all that blood around day-in and day-out! Here are just a …
Chronic pain conditions often occur together in the same person, which means that they may have similar underlying causes. Image Reference: Chronic Pain Research Alliance. (2018). Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions. Patient Guide. Retrieved from http://www.chronicpainresearch.org/public/CPRA_Patient_Guide.pdf There is substantial evidence that endometriosis is estrogen dependent and seems to be related to a dysregulated immune response and …