Aging Transitions in Women’s Health
A natural transition along a woman’s journey that was once “hush-hush” is quickly becoming one of the most popular topics on social media. You guessed it, we’re referring to menopause. The menopause market is projected to impact 1.2 billion women and reach a value of...
Why Kids (Especially Young Athletes) Might Need Vitamins & Supplements
Kids growing bodies require a wide range of vitamins and minerals to support their development. Even with a healthy and balanced diet, some children may not get enough essential nutrients. Supplements can help fill these gaps and promote overall well-being to help kids reach their full potential!
Spring Cleaning Swaps: Detox Your Home and Body Naturally
Spring is the perfect time to refresh not just your home but also your body. As you embark on your spring-cleaning routine, consider swapping out chemical-filled products for some more natural alternatives. Even one swap can have great benefits for you. Here are some...
Build & Repair: Creatine & Glutamine
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...
Lung Function, Infection And Support
"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 the process of...
5 Budget-Friendly Valentine’s Day Ideas That Are Big on Love (Not on Cost)
5 Budget-Friendly Valentine's Day Ideas That Are Big on Love (Not on Cost) Too often we think of Valentines Day as a ‘Hallmark’ holiday where people are expected to buy expensive roses, chocolates and book lavish meals but Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean...
Lifestyle Factors Affecting Fertility
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...
New Routines and Protein!
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:...
The Most Wonderful Time For Magnesium
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,...
Red Beet Cranberry Sauce
Holiday or, Christmas Dinner on a festive table with cranberries, candles lit, wine glasses and a lit Christmas tree in the background with red beet cranberry sauce on the table
Eat Your Fibre: Your Lungs Will Thank You
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 extends far...
Women’s Health and The Role of Collagen
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...
Healthier Pumpkin Spice Latte
How do you know Autumn has arrived? Crunchy leaves, trees awash with colour, cool rainy days, early sunsets and PUMPKIN SPICE LATTES! As much as we love pumpkin spice, we don't love all the added sugars and artificial flavours,...
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Serves 2-4 Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash, halved 1 lb. ground meat (turkey/chicken/bison/pork/or beef) 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 cup diced apple of choice 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp dried) 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (or 1/2 tsp dried) 1 tbsp dried...
Knowing Me, Knowing You: Promoting a Healthy Brain
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...
Ready, Set, Back to School!
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 and...
Curcumin: A Pleiotropic Wonder
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...
Hydration: “Nectar of the Golden Life of Health and Vitality”
"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 contributes to our...
Who run the world? Girls!
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 bodies are...
Natural Detox Solutions and Digestive Support for Spring
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...