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The best dairy free sources of calcium

September 17, 2020January 12, 2021Nutrients

Do I have to eat dairy to get enough calcium from my diet? Dairy products are widely promoted as the best source of dietary calcium. Sure, dairy can be great source of calcium but it

8 Ways to Ditch Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

September 1, 2020January 12, 2021Hormones, Women's Health

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is the term used to describe the group symptoms that occur in 1-2 weeks prior (also known as the luteal phase) to a women’s menstrual bleed. It is estimated that somewhere between

5 Calming Herbs To Help With Insomnia and Sleep

January 29, 2019September 1, 2020Anxiety, 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, 2018September 1, 2020General 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, 2018September 1, 2020Anxiety, 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, 2018September 1, 2020Recipes

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, 2018September 1, 2020Anxiety, 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, 2018September 1, 2020General 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, 2018Gut 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, 2018General 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