WELLNESS BLOG
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Andropause occurs in men as testosterone gradually declines often beginning around middle age.
Transitioning into menopause can begin years before the final menstrual period. Perimenopause causes hormonal fluctuations, sometimes from very high to very low levels and this unpredictability can change symptoms dramatically even from month to month.
Everything is connected. Mind-Body-Spirit are deeply connected and what happens in one area can influence the other areas.
Our digestive systems are remarkably adaptable, designed to digest mixed meals. However, the composition of a meal can influence how quickly our stomach empties, how nutrients are released and absorbed, and how comfortable we feel afterwards.
As with many aspects of nutrition, there is no one-size-fits-all-approach. For most healthy people. gluten is not inherently harmful. However, there are several groups of people who may react negatively to it.
Nutrient labels are there to provide the nutritional value of all the components and ingredients in the particular item you are buying.
Our skin can provide valuable clues about what is happening inside our bodies. Healthy skin often reflects a healthy body.
Breathing is one of the most powerful tools we have to calm anxiety, reducing how our bodies respond to stress response.
Stress doesn't just affect our minds, it affects every system of our bodies. When we listen to the signals and take steps to reduce stress, we feel better emotionally and improve the health of our entire body.
The future of healthcare should not be about choosing between conventional medicine and integrative health, but combining their strengths to provide the most complete, compassionate, and effective care possible.
Soy is one of the few plant foods that is a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids.
Inflammation is a natural part of the body's healing process, but when it becomes chronic it can contribute to other health conditions. The good thing is we have some control through the foods that we eat.
Prebiotics are a type of indigestible dietary fiber that encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Traditional probiotics are live beneficial microorganisms, mainly bacteria and some yeasts, that help, maintain a healthy balance in the gut microbiome.
Simple ways to beat the winter blues supporting both our physical and mental wellbeing include getting enough sleep, exercise, connecting with others and eating well.
Preventative medicine focuses on spotting risks early and avoiding chronic diseases where possible.
Lifestyle medicine recognizes that many of the most common chronic diseases we face today are strongly influenced by the way we live each day.
Exposing our bodies to cold water can have powerful benefits, both mentally and physically.
Adrenal insufficiency or stress-related burnout are more appropriate terms to describe what is commonly called adrenal fatigue.
"Am I healthy?" is a question that many of us wonder about. There are several ways we can test to ensure that we have optimal health and it is good to know that there are options outside of the conventional testing methods.
In a world where carbohydrates are often labelled as "good" or "bad", it's easy to lose sight of the deeper truth: our bodies don't function in isolated parts, and neither do the foods we eat.