Adrenal Glands: What They Are & How to Care for Them

Reading Time: 3 minutes Your adrenal glands are small and out of sight, but they are incredibly important. They create hormones your body needs to function and thrive. You can’t live without these small but vital glands, so it’s crucial to ensure your adrenal health is good. When the adrenals work more or less than they are supposed to, it can lead to problems. … Read More

Which Supportive Supplements Can Help with Relaxation?

Reading Time: 3 minutes You’ve likely heard that exercise, a healthy diet, and mindfulness can help with stress relief. But sometimes, you can do everything “right” and still need additional help. This is where supportive supplements for stress can come in handy. There’s no one-size-fits-all for this. The best supplements for relaxation can vary per person. However, there are some common ones that have … Read More

Heart Health: Dealing with Work Stress

Reading Time: 3 minutes We all experience work stress sometimes, but is yours affecting your health? Short-term stress can be helpful for getting things done and meeting deadlines, but chronic work stress—whether it comes from coworkers, a packed schedule, or fear of cutbacks or layoffs—negatively impacts quality of life, both physically and emotionally. This can, in turn, alter work performance and overall happiness with … Read More

Managing Holiday Stress When the Season is Overwhelming

Reading Time: 4 minutes There are many things to love about the holidays: time with family and friends, gift-giving, decorations and celebrations. But there can be a downside to the holiday season that isn’t talked about as much: stress. Travel planning, buying the perfect gifts, challenging family dynamics, cooking, cleaning, entertaining, etc. can make a person want to pull their hair out! As much … Read More

Headaches: Causes and Natural Tips for Relief

Reading Time: 3 minutes Headaches show up in different ways depending on the situation and severity, but one thing’s for sure — they aren’t fun. In fact, regular headaches can greatly interfere with quality of life. Let’s look at some of the possible common causes of headaches and some tips you can try for relief. What Causes Headaches? There isn’t one known cause for … Read More

Always Tired? These Changes Could Help

Reading Time: 3 minutes We all feel low energy sometimes, but it’s a problem if feeling tired is a daily occurrence. While there are a number of reasons for tiredness and fatigue, some simple changes might help you feel more refreshed and energized once your head leaves the pillow and you start your day! Get More Sleep When we have a full life, we … Read More

How A Meaningful Life Can Help You Sleep Better

Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you wake up each day with a purpose? Whether you do or not could have a significant impact on your sleep and sleep-related conditions. A study recently published in Sleep Science and Practice journal demonstrated this in over 800 senior citizens. The results showed that those who said their lives were meaningful experienced: Better sleep quality 52 percent less likelihood … Read More

Exercise: Are You Getting Enough?

Reading Time: 3 minutes You likely know that exercise is important. But how much do you need, exactly? And how do stay motivated if exercise itself seems like a chore? If these are questions you have, here’s a quick breakdown so you can truly begin making exercise work for you. How Much Exercise Do We Need? General guidelines recommend that most adults get at … Read More

Vitamin B1 – Thiamin

Reading Time: 2 minutes This is the second article in the B complex vitamins series. As mentioned in our original post “The B-complex vitamins – Simplified” (March 2015), the members of the ‘Vitamin B Complex’ are actually varied in their actions in the body and their availability in foods.” Thiamin, formerly known as Vitamin B1, is one of the essential energy-producing vitamins. In the annals of vitamin discoveries, thiamin … Read More

“Oh, My Aching Back!”

Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you get backaches? Here’s my view on the topic. Several factors contribute to backaches, such as stress, strain and injury. Stress, whether it is emotional or physical, creates nutritional demands upon the body.  In most instances, dietary intake of essential nutrients may already be sub-optimal, and the result of nutritional imbalances can be muscle fatigue or cramping. Strictly from a … Read More