Protein Requirements As We Age
Protein is probably one of the most important nutrients at every stage of our lives, but it becomes particularly important as we move through our 40s, 50s and beyond.
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Lifestyle
Cortisol and Weight Gain – Why Stress Makes It Hard to lose weight
Chronic stress can lead to long-term changes in our metabolism and can cause the release of cortisol increasing appetite adding to weight gain.
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Male Andropause – What Happens to Men as They Age
Andropause occurs in men as testosterone gradually declines often beginning around middle age.
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Perimenopause: What No One Tells You – Symptoms, Timeline & Natural Support
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.
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The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection
Everything is connected. Mind-Body-Spirit are deeply connected and what happens in one area can influence the other areas.
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Food and Digestion: Does Food Combining Really Matter?
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.
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What is Gluten? Should we be Concerned
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.
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Reading Food Labels – What to look for and what to avoid
Nutrient labels are there to provide the nutritional value of all the components and ingredients in the particular item you are buying.
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Your Skin as a Health Mirror: What Skin Issues Can Reveal about our Internal Health
Our skin can provide valuable clues about what is happening inside our bodies. Healthy skin often reflects a healthy body.
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Breathing Techniques for Anxiety and Calm
Breathing is one of the most powerful tools we have to calm anxiety, reducing how our bodies respond to stress response.
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