by Lindsay Powers | Sep 13, 2022 | Health Articles, Healthy Lifestyle
September is underway and with it comes the beginning of a new academic year for many children and young people. Studying and learning new things can be both challenging and stressful however, as there is always a lot to learn and remember. While it may be tempting...
by Lindsay Powers | Aug 4, 2022 | Health Articles, Healthy Lifestyle
Marathon runners and triathletes may want to stock up on fruit as new research suggests that along with supporting overall recovery, polyphenols from apples and grapes may help to boost endurance. What are Polyphenols? As plant compounds, Polyphenols include...
by Lindsay Powers | Jul 20, 2022 | Health Articles, Health Conditions, Healthy Lifestyle
Inflammation often gets a bad reputation, yet it is not bad per se. It is your body’s natural response to injury and is an essential part of the healing process. The body’s inflammatory response is a defense mechanism that can help to protect the body from infection...
by Lindsay Powers | Jul 6, 2022 | Health Articles, Healthy Lifestyle
Summer is the season for getting out and enjoying the sunshine, spending time with friends and family, while making the most of the warm weather with a BBQ. During this time, it can be tempting to indulge in more unhealthy foods laden with carbs and sugars that may...
by Lindsay Powers | Jun 23, 2022 | Health Articles, Healthy Lifestyle
Soil-based organisms (SBOs) are a type of bacteria that are found naturally in the earth. As humans evolved with them, there’s evidence to suggest they played an essential role in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, i.e. the community of microbes living within your...
by Lindsay Powers | May 5, 2022 | Health Articles, Healthy Lifestyle
Heavy metals brings to mіnd іmаgеѕ оf loud guіtаrѕ and vосаlѕ, hоwеvеr hеаvу mеtаlѕ in thе bоdу аrе ѕlоw аnd ѕіlеnt. Thеу can accumulate оvеr tіmе in thе organs ѕuсh as the kіdnеуѕ, раnсrеаѕ аnd lіvеr and саn еvеn аffесt thе brаіn аnd thе сеntrаl nervous ѕуѕtеm....