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
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5 Calming Herbs To Help With Insomnia and Sleep
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
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Vitamin B12 – Are you getting enough?
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
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DUTCH Test: The Most Comprehensive Hormone Testing
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
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Magnesium Benefits: How much magnesium should you be getting?
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
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Magnesium Rich Foods For Optimum Health
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
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Surviving Silly Season: Top 10 Tips
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
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A Healthy Gut is Linked to Healthy Aging
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
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Building a Macro Nutrient Balanced Smoothie
I love a good smoothie! Macro-nutrient balanced smoothies are the perfect meal replacement. I usually struggle to find time to make a cooked breakfast during the week, so I will throw together a smoothie and drink
Continue Reading9 Reasons Why You Should See a Naturopath
Naturopathy is a holistic system of medicine that uses herbs and nutrients, diet and lifestyle changes to encourage the body’s inherent ability to self-heal. People often ask why should they should see a naturopath. Can
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