Blog | Lauren Howe

5 Calming Herbs To Help With Insomnia and Sleep

January 29, 2019February 24, 2019 Anxiety, Healthy Aging, Sleep, Women's Health

Getting the right amount of quality sleep every night is vital for good health. Sleep helps your brain and body function properly. Insomnia has been shown to negatively impact attention, memory and cognitive function. Furthermore, sleep

Vitamin B12 – Are you getting enough?

September 2, 2018February 25, 2019 General Health, Gut Health, Mental Health, Nutrients

Vitamin B12 is responsible for a number of important functions within the body and is essential for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. It plays an important role in the production of red

DUTCH Test: The Most Comprehensive Hormone Testing

July 13, 2018August 15, 2018 Anxiety, General Health, Healthy Aging, Hormones, Women's Health

What is DUTCH testing? The DUTCH test is a method of hormone testing that offers the most extensive profile of sex and adrenal steroid hormones. DUTCH is an acronym that stands for Dried Urine Testing

Dairy Free Hemp Seed & Cashew Cheese

July 5, 2018July 5, 2018 Recipes

I am really happy with how this dairy free cashew cheese turned out and it’s so easy to make! I added hemp seeds to give it a nutritious twist. Spread it on some toast, dollop

Magnesium Benefits: How much magnesium should you be getting?

May 18, 2018August 15, 2018 Anxiety, Healthy Aging, Nutrients, Sleep

Magnesium is a co-factor for more than 300 enzymatic reactions throughout the body, some of its important functions in the body include: – Production of energy from carbohydrates and fat – Generation and repair of

Magnesium Rich Foods For Optimum Health

May 18, 2018August 15, 2018 General Health, Nutrients

Magnesium has some impressive health benefits, and is readily available in a range of common foods. Magnesium rich foods include nuts and seeds, dark green vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. Some of the conditions magnesium may

Hemp Seeds Health Benefits: Science Based Reasons to Eat Them

January 17, 2018January 17, 2018 Gut Health, Healthy Aging, Naturopathy

Hemp seeds are the seeds of the plant Cannabis sativa L. Many people probably think of hemp or marijuana in terms of the recreational drug. Although hemp and marijuana are closely related, the hemp plant is just one

Surviving Silly Season: Top 10 Tips

November 27, 2017January 3, 2018 General Health

Christmas is the time to relax, laugh, eat, drink and be merry, it’s no wonder it’s dubbed the silly season! Lets be honest though, while there is plenty of fun to be had, it can

A Healthy Gut is Linked to Healthy Aging

October 26, 2017January 10, 2018 Gut Health, Healthy Aging, Naturopathy

Research shows a potential link between a healthy gut and healthy aging, in one of the largest microbiota studies ever conducted in humans. Research was carried out by scientists at the Lawson Health Research Institute

Roasted Pumpkin and Red Lentil Soup

October 18, 2017January 3, 2018 Recipes, Soups

Nothing beats a proper pumpkin soup in winter (or summer if you’re like me!). This roasted pumpkin and red lentil soup is perfect for meal prepping on the weekend and freezing in portions. Prep time