CategoriesHealth TipsMany people looking to optimize their health will focus on vitamins, but minerals are equally as vital! Each cell in our body requires minerals, and without the correct levels they tend not to function optimally. We need minerals for maintaining a healthy gut, brain, and bones, as well as a strong immune system. Let’s dive […]
CategoriesHealth TipsFew areas of health care are as plagued by competing claims and confusion as hormone therapy, but when approached with a holistic perspective, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can be life-changing. Conventional hormone therapy has been the subject of several high-profile news stories, and more research needs to be done on its long-term effects. Bioidentical hormones […]
CategoriesHealth TipsFrom endless hours spent in front of computers to scrolling through smartphones, our eyes are subjected to constant strain and exposure to blue light, which can have long-term effects on our vision. Vision changes a lot throughout your lifetime. It may have been perfect when you were a child, but with age, perhaps things have […]
CategoriesHealth TipsAs anyone who has experienced it knows, the discomfort of acid reflux can be excruciating. It can also interfere with sleep and lead to serious medical conditions like esophageal cancer and tooth decay. If you’re still relying on the conventional approach to acid reflux, you may want to think again. Studies show this can often […]
CategoriesHealth TipsSevere pain during your period, bloating, and painful intercourse shouldn’t be accepted as normal. Women experiencing these symptoms could have endometriosis, a condition affecting about 10% of females of reproductive age. Despite its prevalence, endometriosis can be difficult to treat, and it often worsens over time. As a result, endometriosis can have an ongoing negative […]
CategoriesHealth TipsSpring is often characterized as a season of renewal, hope, and rebirth. However, for many, it’s also a season of runny noses, itchy and watery eyes. In fact, about 25% of North Americans suffer from seasonal allergies, with the spring season being the biggest offender. Spring allergies typically happen when your immune system detects a […]
CategoriesHealth TipsA central tenet of holistic health is the interconnectedness of all the elements that make up your wellbeing. Through this approach, we learn how our lifestyle choices can impact health in ways we may not expect. But, an often-overlooked component of these complex connections is your oral health. Having a plan to protect your oral […]
CategoriesHealth TipsUp to five million women in the U.S. have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), but this condition remains frustratingly difficult to diagnose and treat. One study found that 70% of women with PCOS haven’t been diagnosed, so they continue to experience debilitating symptoms. With a wide range of symptoms, PCOS can have a profound influence on […]
CategoriesGetting StartedPrescription medications provide relief for various conditions and illnesses. For some people, they’re an important part of maintaining health and vitality. However, many come with the unwanted side effect of depleting your body of key nutrients. Our bodies require sufficient vitamins and minerals to function properly– these micronutrients support healthy cell growth, immunity, and […]
CategoriesGetting StartedTestosterone plays a number of important roles in our health that may surprise you. For instance, did you know that women produce testosterone, too? It is not just a male sex hormone, although women require only one-tenth the amount of testosterone that men do. We experience a spike in testosterone production during puberty, and […]
