I love this kale salad, especially around the holiday season. It is so flavourful and decadent that it feels like a treat. Yet it packs a powerhouse of nutrition. The perfect combo to keep things in balance over the holidays! Kale You may already know that kale is fat-free, sugar-free, cholesterol-free and very low in […]
Hormones
Sleep: the key factor to your overall health
How important is sleep to your overall health? Most of the time, we do not stop to consider just how important sleep is to our overall health. Sure, we know that when we are tired we need to rest and recharge. But, you may be amazed at how hard your body and brain are actually […]
Adrenal Fatigue – the Stress Connection
Adrenal Fatigue is Real Adrenal fatigue is rarely recognized in western medicaine, yet adrenal fatigue is very real and stress definitely plays a role. Your adrenal glands sit just on top of your kidneys and play a large regulatory role in stress response as well as metabolism and immunity. It is the release of cortisol and adrenaline from the […]
Adrenal Support Smoothie
Adrenal support is a big part of your overall health. Your adrenal glands produce hormones that help regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and many other essential functions. That means that is your adrenals are out of balance, your health is going to start to suffer. Some signs that your adrenals may […]
Thyroid Function – the missing key
Thyroid Issues on the Rise Thyroid function issues seem to be on the rise and health professionals are looking in different areas for a smoking gun. Some blame gluten (it is not a cause). Some assume everyone has an autoimmune condition like Hashimoto’s, even without a proper diagnosis. And most approach the thyroid like it […]