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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Vitamins & Minerals
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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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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Explaining Integrative Health and How it Differs from Conventional Medicine
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.
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Soy as a Protein Alternative: Pros and Cons
Soy is one of the few plant foods that is a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids.
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Prebiotics vs Probiotics
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.
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Beating the Winter Blues
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.
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