Is Vitamin C Really That Good For You?
The short answer is- yes! Vitamin C is one of the most commonly known and popular vitamins out there. When most of us think of getting enough Vitamin C intake many of us think of drinking orange juice. OJ is a beverage almost all of us enjoyed as kids and even into our adult years, […]
read moreWhat is Cycle Syncing?
One day you’re happy, full of energy, and feeling on top of the world.. the next day you’re sitting on the couch with a bucket of Ben & Jerry’s feeling extremely irritable. As a woman, your hormones are constantly in a state of ebbs and flows, especially depending on which phase of your cycle you’re […]
read moreSeasonal Affective Disorder vs Winter Blues
The winter blues are pretty common, especially for those who live in colder and darker parts of the world during the winter months. The days get shorter and sunshine is limited, resulting in an overall lack of motivation, fatigue, sadness, and withdrawal. It’s extremely important to notice signs of increased sadness during the winter and […]
read moreDeep Dive: Magnesium
The 4th most abundant mineral in our body, Magnesium plays a huuuge role in our metabolic reactions. It’s essential for our health, as it aids in energy production, blood pressure regulation, nerve signal transmission, and muscle contraction. I wrote a blog a while back about Magnesium deficiency. It detailed how common this deficiency is and […]
read moreGinseng Comeback
Does anyone else feel like ginseng is making a comeback? I remember back in the early 2000s when suddenly “ginseng” was popping up in everything from Arizona Ice Tea to energy drinks and caffeine shots. It was this mysterious energy booster from the orient that was so trendy to put on labels. Well, last year […]
read moreHow to Get Healthier Hair From the Inside Out
We’re often told that shampoos, conditioners, heat protectant sprays, and regular haircuts are the ultimate ways to achieve your healthiest hair. What if we told you that what you’re doing on the outside is only half the battle? The truth is that healthy hair is achieved by more than just the products you’re using. You […]
read moreWhy We Love Adaptogens
Let’s be real, stress is something that we all deal with, especially during the past two years we’ve had. We all respond to it in different ways, for some it shows up as getting physical ailments and falling ill, while others have emotional and mental responses to stressors. We can all use a little support […]
read moreWhat is Reductarianism?
Have you ever wanted to make a change in your life but you’re too scared to fully commit to something new so you don’t even end up going for it? There might be a few reasons for this, but one of them can be having an all-or-nothing approach. So many of us are afraid of […]
read moreWhat is the 80/20 Diet?
Some call it the 80-20 diet, some call it the Weekend Diet. If you’ve read my blogs before, you’ll know I’m a very big proponent of intuitive and balanced eating. Because I have a history of disordered eating, I know what it’s like to restrict and then binge over and over again. When I saw […]
read moreWhy Vitamin D Is So Important
The human body is complex, and in order to function optimally it needs essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Vitamin D is a crucial vitamin that our body produces in response to sun exposure. Chances are, if you are living in a part of the world that doesn’t see too much sun, you might be at […]
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