Our intestinal microbiome is teeming with microbial life. Keeping it healthy is a bit like tending a garden. If we want the benefits good bacteria bring—supporting healthy digestion, a healthy intestinal lining, keeping bad bacteria in check, supporting the immune system, etc.—we need to make sure we support their growth. What we eat and drink […]
The health of the gut, heart and brain are all intricately connected and it is important to have an understanding of this in order to fully support the health of the heart and brain through diet, lifestyle and natural supplements.
An overview of the connection of the gut, heart and brain:
Medical research suggests that up […]
Are you puzzled and frustrated by your difficulty losing weight? That’s one of the many reasons you are hearing so much about the Keto Diet. Because it’s easy. And because it works. In fact, the Keto Diet works quickly – without feeling hungry. The Keto Diet is founded on medical science and nutritional research that […]
Collagen is hot these days. It seems like everyone is using collagen to improve the look of their skin and make their joints feel great. But our instincts were telling us that there were so many other benefits to supplementing with collagen—so we took a closer look into what the research was saying.
What is collagen, […]
High in the Austrian Alps you’ll find a flowering shrub called the black elderberry. Its tiny, glossy berries have been used for years to make traditional folk medicines across Europe but today, the extract from these berries is helping to treat Canadians suffering from colds and the flu. There’s clinical research and scientific evidence available […]
For many years our exposure to toxins has been of great concern. These toxins come from many sources: agriculture, industrial pollution, cleaning products, food additives. A variety of toxins have been linked to common cancers like breast and prostate, endocrine disruption, neurotoxicity and the many chronic diseases that can ensue. In 2004, the environmental protection […]
Seniors are one of the main groups at risk for a B12 deficiency with an estimated 10-15% of seniors having a deficiency.3 As we age, our hydrochloric acid production weakens, leading to impaired digestion and less B12 being absorbed from our food. This condition is called atrophic gastritis and affects between 10—30% of older individuals.3 […]
You could be ironed-out.
Iron deficiency and anemia – Could this be the cause of your fatigue and lack of stamina?
The World Health Organization of the United Nations calls iron deficiency anemia the world’s most prevalent nutritional disorder, affecting over 20% of the world’s population.1 Anemia is the result of insufficient red blood cells or hemoglobin in […]
A new year brings new changes. Whether it’s planning a trip, taking guitar lessons or losing weight, humans seem to want to make changes as they look towards the year ahead.
One promise many people make is to clean up their bodies. This involves changing habits and being mindful of what you are putting on and […]
When you think about probiotics, do your thoughts meander to your digestive tract? It makes sense: your intestines offer up about 250 square metres of living space for bacteria to call home. But your ability to host bacteria extends far beyond your digestive tract. Important, too, is the impact that bacteria can have throughout the […]
