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The 3 Essentials of Brain Health
In 2011, it was estimated that nearly 747,000 Canadians were living with cognitive impairment, including dementia and Alzheimer’s. By 2031, if nothing changes in Canada, this figure is expected to rise to 1.4 million.According to Dementia Support, the cause of this explosive growth is two-fold:1) The population is growing, which has resulted in the increase of dementia cases. 2) In 2011, baby boomers began reaching the age of 65. Dementia rates are expected to … [Read More...]
Keep Eating Coconut Oil, It’s Good For You!
By now, you’ve probably read the viral article advising you to stop consuming coconut oil, but before you throw out your mega-sized tub, keep reading.It was only a matter of time before an article questioning coconut oil was released. Not because coconut oil is actually bad for you, but because the American Heart Association (AHA) has been preaching the same message since the 1970s: Saturated fat (found in coconut oil) is to blame for cardiovascular disease. But is it really? And should we trust the American Heart Association’s claims? Should You Listen to the American Heart … [Read More...]
Sun Safety: Naturally Protect Yourself
If you’re on Facebook, you’ve probably seen the viral post about Banana Boat sunscreens. Claims have been made that the popular brand has left multiple infants with severe chemical burns. At the time of writing, Health Canada is investigating the claims.Whether or not the claims are true, parents across Canada are starting to question the products they are using on themselves and on their children, and rightfully so.To be honest, I wasn’t surprised when I … [Read More...]
Ketogenic Basics: Why To Go Keto!
Trying to lose weight? Then you may have heard the word “ketone”, “ketosis” or “ketogenic” being thrown around. People are calling the ketogenic diet a miracle method; the best way to shed pounds and get healthy.Although the ketogenic diet is only starting to make waves in the health world, it has been used for centuries to deal with diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease, cognitive impairment, depression, and even cancer.Not sure what the ketogenic diet is all about? Keep reading to find out. Ketogenic Basics: Eating like our Ancestors Our Paleolithic ancestors spent most of their time … [Read More...]
7 Things to Spring Clean for Better Health!
Summer is just around the corner. Before vacation and days-spent-outdoors get in the way, it's time to clean up! Because let's face it, the last thing you want to do on a hot Summer's day is declutter. Here are 7 areas of your life that you can spring clean for better health and a great Summer 1. Your Pantry – Trying to lose weight or eat healthier? Your pantry is the first place you should declutter. The best way to avoid temptations is to not tempt yourself in the first place. Get rid of the high sugar, high fat processed foods by banishing cookies, chips, crackers and other junk you might … [Read More...]
Why is Cellular Level Detox Important?
I’ve talked about the signs of a high toxic load and importance of detoxifying before, but never the importance of detoxifying at a cellular level. Not going to lie folks, this week’s blog is going to get a tad scientific. Pour yourself a cup of tea, put your reading glasses on, and let’s get to it... Cellular Level Detox: What Is Needed for A Proper Detoxification Process? There are seven pathways the body uses for detoxification: the lungs, the … [Read More...]
