by bcbburr | Mar 26, 2025 | FG Staff Blog
What Is Creatine? Deemed one of the most researched and safest supplements available on the market, creatine is a nitrogen containing compound made up of three amino acids (arginine, glycine, and methionine). It is primarily found in skeletal muscle tissue (~95%) and...
by bcbburr | Feb 26, 2025 | FG Staff Blog
“Life and respiration are complimentary. There is nothing living which does not breathe nor anything breathing which does not live.”– William Harvey Lung Function The lungs are responsible for the miraculous and vital function of gas exchange through...
by bcbburr | Jan 29, 2025 | FG Staff Blog
Fertility is defined as the capacity to produce offspring and it serves as an assessment of how our bodies are digesting food, using nutrients, detoxing and balancing hormones. A variety of lifestyle factors affecting fertility exist in both men and women. These may...
by bcbburr | Dec 30, 2024 | FG Staff Blog
Building New Habits The festive holiday season may be full of joy and extra commitments, and it may contribute to added stress on your body and schedule. As we enter 2025, you may be thinking about new routines and the latest health and wellness sphere buzzword:...
by bcbburr | Dec 1, 2024 | FG Staff Blog
Magnesium is a mineral that plays a foundational role in our health but is often overlooked. This key nutrient is among the most prevalent deficiencies and it is estimated that over 43% of Canadians do not get the dietary magnesium their bodies need. As you will see,...
by bcbburr | Nov 1, 2024 | FG Staff Blog
You have likely heard that our body’s have two brains. There is one housed within the bony cranium of our skull and there is a second brain that resides in our gut. The gut is most commonly attributed to the stomach region and digestion in the body, but it...
by bcbburr | Oct 4, 2024 | FG Staff Blog
Collagen: Uses and Benefits Collagen supplementation is one of the hottest trends in the wellness sphere for both beauty and overall health this year. But why the surge in popularity? The benefits may surprise you. What is Collagen? Collagen lacks one essential amino...
by bcbburr | Aug 30, 2024 | FG Staff Blog
Knowing Me, Knowing You: Promoting a Healthy Brain Cognitive decline is frequently accepted as a hallmark of aging, but there are proactive steps, helpful tools, and a number of key supplements that may be used for prevention. Disabilities related to the brain and...
by bcbburr | Jul 31, 2024 | FG Staff Blog
The summer is young and the heat is extreme but back to school season will be here before we know it. With the help of our friends at Alive, we’re here to provide you with easy, practical, and natural ways to boost your kids immune system to keep them healthy...
by bcbburr | Jul 3, 2024 | FG Staff Blog
Pleiotropic: producing more than one effect. You are likely familiar with turmeric as a main spice in curry powder and for its common use in preparing various culinary dishes for its colour and flavour. It is a member of the ginger family and has been harvested for...
by bcbburr | May 31, 2024 | FG Staff Blog
“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” — Loren Eiseley Consider this your friendly reminder to have fun in the sun this summer, but be sure to keep yourself hydrated! Hydration is likely more important than you think. It...
by bcbburr | May 2, 2024 | FG Staff Blog
Women’s health and nutrition shift with age. Consuming a variety of whole foods is a great first defense in supporting the body’s needs, but it can be necessary to offer additional support. If we are not meeting our nutrient needs from food, or if our...
by bcbburr | Mar 28, 2024 | FG Staff Blog
Over the course of time, daily living has increasingly exposed us to various toxins, pollutants, and chemicals commonly referred to as xenobiotics. Our bodies have organs and systems in place to naturally detox and rid us of these foreign substances, and it can be...
by bcbburr | Feb 27, 2024 | FG Staff Blog
Mushroom Madness: The foundation of your daily core supplement regimen Once reserved for ancient folklore and hippies, medicinal and adaptogenic mushrooms have entered the spotlight in mainstream health, wellness and culinary recipes. Many of us are drawn to...
by bcbburr | Feb 1, 2024 | FG Staff Blog
Listen To Your Heart When was the last time you paused to feel or perhaps even hear the rhythmic beat in your chest? The beat that has carried you since roughly six weeks post gestation; beginning as a specialized bundle of cells sending that signal and impulse. It...
by bcbburr | Dec 31, 2023 | FG Staff Blog
Liver Loving January See ya, so long, goodbye 2023! January and the new calendar year are officially here. Many of us may be contemplating fresh goals, habits or intentions that we would like to kickstart in 2024. Others may be considering what things, habits, or...
by bcbburr | Dec 1, 2023 | FG Staff Blog
Holiday Stress and Supporting the Immune System This year has been challenging, again. It has also been beautiful, again. As is the story of life. Chatting with a friend earlier this week, we reflected on the notion that life is a never-ending cycle of settling down...
by bcbburr | Nov 1, 2023 | FG Staff Blog
Helping Men Live Happier, Healthier, Longer Lives. The month of “Movember” invites us to pause and appreciate the men in our lives; whether it be their intelligence, aptitude, funny (or not so funny) jokes, caring and supportive hearts, dedication, tenacity, strength,...
