with Emily Joldersma, Registered holistic nutritionist, London, Ontario
The Psoas: Connecting Tight Hip Flexors, Sitting All Day, and Menstrual Cramps Why Sitting Impacts your Psoas and your PMS I first had an ah-ha moment a few months ago, when it occurred to me that sitting all day in my chair at work (and the resulting tight hip flexors that come from it) might […]
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Your liver is a very busy and very crucial organ. I think it is one of the superstars of the body and yet, I wonder, how many of us could name even two functions of the liver? And if two seems like a lot, consider that your liver has more than 400 metabolic functions. That’s […]
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Let’s Talk A Moment About Your Libido It’s a holiday about love and romance (and cards and candies), but it can also serve as an opportunity to check in with ourselves about our sexual health. And when I say sexual health, I mean all of the factors and concerns that contribute to the complex tapestry: […]
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If you’re struggling with PMS, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, fibrocystic breasts, or weight management issues, and if you have done any googling to find answers or gone to visit your naturopath, chances are you’ve come across the term ‘estrogen dominance.’ In the natural health world, estrogen dominance is thought to be the condition underlying most […]
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Sometimes I write posts about a recipe before I’ve actually tested the recipe. It’s true. I admit it. It’s risky, because sometimes it means I’ll test something, realize it’s not nearly as good as I’d hoped, and then remember I have an entire post already written that waxes eloquent about how delicious it is. On the other […]
Read MoreI’ve been doing a lot of reading about inflammation lately. Inflammation has been suggested as the underlying factor for most diseases and health concerns. (Chronic) inflammation has been linked to any number of ailments, including arthritis, gastritis, skin disorders (like acne, eczema, and psoriasis) and dermatitis, heart disease, cancer, obesity, Alzheimers, infections, allergic conditions, bowel and […]
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for·ti·fy 1. strengthen defensively so as to protect against attack 2. strengthen or invigorate mentally or physically 3. synonyms include rejuvenate, strengthen, energize, restore, revive, refresh, invigorate, vitalize This naturally caffeine-free tea (or teas, if you take them all individually) uses organic herbs to support digestion, provide key minerals, add antioxidants, balance hormones, support clear, glowing […]
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