After the fun and sun of summer, back-to-school season is here again. For students, the return to bedtime and homework routines and new academic and social challenges can result in increased stress, combined with the change in environment, meeting and interacting with new people. All together these changes can mean increased exposure and lower our […]
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Sugars and simple carbs in general get a bad rep, and deservedly so. Their negative effects on blood glucose and insulin regulation, weight gain and inflammation is undeniable, yet sweets, treats and desserts are a part of many cultures and traditions (birthday cake anyone?). While the occasional spike in dietary sugars isn’t going to give
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If your kid isn’t getting their essential nutrients (like vitamin D, calcium, B vitamins, etc.) and macromolecules (proteins, fats, carbohydrates and fiber) from food sources, you may need to provide a supplement for them. In other cases, your kid might love healthy food and eat the same foods as parents or caretakers, but if they’re
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The function of our cells naturally declines as we age. This means that their ability to make cell energy (called ATP) becomes less effective, while their ability to protect against or repair cell damage goes down. They become more susceptible to damage from things you expose your body to, including the foods and beverages you
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It seems like just yesterday when we discovered the wonderful microbiome and its impact on our health. Since then, the numerous benefits of probiotics became mainstream and hit the mass market. More recently, we have been introduced to the concepts of prebiotics and postbiotics to complement the action of probiotics, but some confusion remains. Let’s
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Testosterone is the primary sex hormone in men (and anyone with testicles) responsible for sexual development and maturation. It’s what causes facial hair growth and voice deepening during puberty. Testosterone stimulates the growth of muscle, bone, and the production of blood cells. It also helps regulate metabolism, sperm maturation and increases libido (sex drive). As
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Testosterone is the primary hormone involved in muscle-building, fat-burning, libido, and it also strongly affects mood and energy. Testosterone concentrations tend to decline with advancing age, both in men[i] and in women.[ii] Low testosterone, also known as androgen deficiency (AD), is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality[iii] along with a whole array
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Wine, beer, spirits—alcohol is an incredibly common substance indulged in by many people, from the occasional “celebratory” drinker to those who enjoy a drink with dinner or at the end of the day. There are binge-drinking partiers and those who abuse alcohol. We also each have our own unique alcohol tolerance which comes down to
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It’s not breaking news that what you eat can affect how you feel. The food you introduce to your digestive tract has to provide your required nutrients. Meanwhile there are trillions of microorganisms in that digestive tract that interact with your food, liberate or produce nutrients and even provide signals to your immune system and
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Magnesium is one of those supplements that is very well known for its benefits throughout the natural health community. Magnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical processes in the body. One of its most important functions is that it plays a key role is producing energy, this makes it vitality important for all cellular functions
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