Good health starts in the gut. Your microbiome could even be considered an organ in its own right, and plays an important role in your health and happiness.
Balancing Both Good & Bad Bacteria for Gut Health
Supplements
Top Food Sources of Magnesium and Why This Mineral is Key to Great Health
Magnesium contributes to your overall health in many ways such as relaxing the muscles, & helps to metabolize carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Whole Food Plant-based Diet
Plant-based diets are gaining a lot of attention from the medical community. With so many compelling reasons to replace the animal products and processed foods in your meals, it is a great time to shift toward a whole food, plant-based diet.
Q & A with Dr. Kate
Here is a selection of FAQs on hot topics that Dr. Kate has answered recently. They are general guidelines that provide a strong foundation for most people.
Adaptogens: Stress-Busting Herbs To Keep You Happy & Healthy
Humans have survived because of our ability to respond to our environment and its many stresses. In today’s world of hurried life, work and social pressures, pollution, chemicals, and nutrient deficient foods, the demand on our minds and bodies to cope with stress is greater than ever. A group of ancient herbs, known as adaptogens, can help.
8 Effortless Tips to Manage Family and Work Stress
Feeling the pressure of family and work stress? The stress of maintaining a challenging career with demanding expectations can put significant strains on family life and relationships. If this sounds all too familiar, you aren’t alone. More than one in every four Canadian workers report finding even a regular day “quite a bit” or “extremely” more…
How to Choose a Plant-Based Protein Powder
Plant-based protein powder isn’t new, but it does seem to be gaining in popularity. These days, there’s a wide variety of products to choose from, so it can be hard to determine which is best suited to your lifestyle and dietary needs. For those considering adding a plant-based protein powder to their diet, but don’t more…
Breathing Exercises for Your Three Brains
I’d previously shared the concept of your three brains – your HEAD brain, HEART brain, and GUT brain. Now, you may be asking, how do you become more familiar with your three brains? You can start by spending a few minutes every day sitting quietly and doing some breathing exercises. A Three Brains Breathing Exercise Close more…
How to Maintain A Probiotic-Friendly Diet
Probiotics are microorganisms that have a beneficial effect on health. The gastrointestinal tract and genitourinary tract are teeming with bacteria and other microorganisms. Some are good, some are bad, and what we consume can have a significant impact on these organisms. Here are a few tips to help maintain a probiotic-friendly diet: Probiotic Supplements High-quality more…
Did You Know You Have Three Brains?
Did you know you have three brains? Yes, you read that right! You have three brains – your HEAD brain, your HEART brain, and your GUT brain.