Hormones are chemical messengers of the endocrine system (one of 2 controlling systems of the body) the other being the nervous system. Hormones do not contain information but act as triggers for change as they travel via the blood to act on target organs such as the ovaries.
Female reproductive hormones are in a continual stage of ebb and flow. Read more
There are so many reasons why a cleanse is a great idea for your insides – not limited to happy bowels, less bloating, weight loss, clearer skin…actually pretty much every corner of your wellbeing loves you for it. People think that pills, herbs or supplements handle hormonal imbalances and food programs and cleansing therapies are optional but this misconception is not true. Read more
A healthy diet is crucial in order to foster healthy, happy children. It’s easy to fall into the habit of giving kids the same food in their lunchboxes every day and more often than not, they tend to be packaged food because it’s just easier that way. However, not only will kids get bored with a daily diet of sandwiches, an apple and a bag of potato chips, it’s not ideal for their health to limit the variety of fresh foods they are eating. Read more
Research shows that children who share family meals three or more times a week are more likely to be in a healthy weight range and have healthier eating patterns. Read more
Are you feeling stuck, unhealthy, fatigued, stressed, or just not right? Read more
Second week into the year and there’s no better time to refine your eating habits and goals for the new year. There is a saying, “Diet cures more than the doctor”, and it’s true: the role food and nutrition plays in our health and well being cannot be understated.
Everything we eat breaks down and becomes the building blocks of our bodies; new cells, hormones, neuro-transmitters, everything within us is created from the food we eat. Read more
Few salads are as filling and tasty as grain salads like those made with bulgur, farro, wild rice, and quinoa (while technically a seed, quinoa shares many qualities with whole grains, so we’re counting it).
These whole grains not only add a burst of extra nutrition, they provide an ideal base for a variety of flavors, and are easily translated into meal-worthy salads perfect for lunches, dinners, and sides for BBQs or entertaining. Read more
Summer is the time of year when nature is at its fullest, the weather is warm and our calendars are bursting. Sunlight fills our homes early in the mornings, waking us from our slumbers with the promise of a fresh new day. Summer is the season of yang, a time when the body undergoes vigorous metabolic (body energy) processes. Read more
The coronavirus is the constant thing we see in the news at the moment and for some people it is sending them into a panic. When you look at the facts it is likely that many of us will eventually come into contact with the virus. HOWEVER, we are often being shown or told about the worst scenarios. Read more
As providers and caretakers, adults tend to view the world of children as happy and carefree. After all, kids don’t have jobs to keep or bills to pay, so what could they possibly have to worry about? Plenty. Even very young children have worries and feel stress to some degree.
Sources of StressStress is the result of the demands placed on us and our ability to meet them. Read more
