Let’s raise a glass to your good health – but let’s make the contents of that glass alcohol-free. For many years, it was widely accepted that moderate alcohol use was actually healthy, in the absence of alcohol dependency or health problems exacerbated by alcohol. But new research now suggests that even small amounts of alcohol …
Many health trends come and go, and at times it can be difficult to determine fad from fact and healthy from unhealthy (we’re looking at you low-fat and Atkins diets). That’s why it is important to do your research beforehand to see whether these trending health tips are right for you. This month, we are …
Many 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 …
Few areas of health care are as plagued by competing claims and confusion as hormone therapy, but when approached with a holistic perspective under medical supervision, 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 …
From 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 …
As 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 …
Your well-being relies on a complex balance of many hormones, including testosterone, estrogen, adrenaline, insulin, and thyroid hormone. Each of these plays an important role in supporting your body’s functions, but even a slight imbalance in hormone levels can wreak havoc – often in unexpected ways. Our hormones often become imbalanced in response to problems …
Headaches are a common condition that most people will experience at some point in their lives. Often they make it difficult to go to work or school, so non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), such as Ibuprofen or Advil, are used to relieve symptoms. However, these superficial treatments do not address the root cause of chronic …
Severe 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 …
Spring 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 …
A 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 …
Up 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 …
