While I commonly hear that local honey can help seasonal allergies from friends, patients, and influencers alike, it is unfortunately a myth as it has not been found to be scientifically backed. However, I can see the good intentions behind the idea that eating local honey will aid with the pollen that you are allergic…
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How Moving Your Body Everyday and Having a Regular Exercise Routine Helps to Manage Stress
Moving your body each and every day has a wide scope of benefits from improving your mood and mental health, to increasing your strength, stamina, flexibility, and overall improving your physical health. One of the most beneficial aspects of bodily movement and regular exercise is that is helps to manage your stress level. This post…
Fermented Foods to Aid with Gut Health
So what exactly is fermentation and why is it beneficial? Fermentation is the breaking down of the natural sugars in food by bacteria and yeast. This process creates a food naturally abundant in probiotics as the foods contain many live bacteria. There is also a lot of emerging research that has found potential connections between…
How to Stock a Healthy & Supportive Pantry to Set You Up for Success in the New Year
Have you ever looked in your pantry only to find a cabinet full of items that just seem to be useless for creating an easy, healthy, and delicious weeknight meal? Have you wondered how to stock a healthy pantry that supports you? Well, consider this your one-stop shop for guiding you toward a well-stocked pantry…
8 Ways to Remember to Drink Water
We have all been told that hydration is important – here are 8 ways to not only remember, but to encourage you to drink more water. Hydration is important regardless of the season. Water is needed throughout the body to function properly as it plays a role in metabolism, digestion, temperature regulation, cellular function, and…
My 2023 Word/Theme of the Year: Exploration
A couple of years ago I was asked to define what I wanted my word of the year would be. This word would embody what I wanted for the year or the overall theme of the year. In 2022, my word of the year was gratitude as I had found that I had slipped into…
How to Stop Overeating During the Holidays
Every year the holidays come around and with it a lot of emotions. For a variety of reasons, these may lend themselves to excitement and nostalgia or to stress and overwhelm. Food is often a focal point of the holiday season which for many can make it that much more stressful and difficult to navigate….
Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables for Autumn
Looking to eat with the seasons? Here are the fall fruits and vegetables you should look for at farmers’ markets and in the produce aisles. Not only are the crops generally more affordable in season, they also taste significantly better and are more nutritious. However, the specific crops and harvest dates for autumn produce will…
7 Ways to Get Into a Healthy Routine
Are you looking for a refresh in your life? These 7 tips will help you to find ways to get yourself into a healthy routine.
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