Health Journal

Immune System · Nutrition & Diet ·
8 Key Ingredients for an Immunity-Enhancing Smoothie
Now that fall is here and winter is fast approaching, it’s time to take a closer look at your immunity. Keeping your immune system in good shape moving into the colder months will help protect you from colds, flus and...
Fall · Nutrition & Diet ·
5 Easy Ways to Add Superfoods to Your Autumn Recipes
Some people love spring’s blossoms, but autumn is my cup of tea! Harvest season offers spiced beverages, cozy sweaters, and an abundance of nutrient-dense, late-year crops such as squash, apples, and cruciferous veggies. Does the phrase “autumn recipes” summon visions...
General Wellbeing · Nutrition & Diet ·
Vegetarians and Vegans Should Watch Out for This Health Problem
Today, many people are making the switch to diets like vegetarianism or veganism as a lifestyle choice, due to food sensitivities or for other health reasons. Despite the misconception that vegan and vegetarian diets do not allow you to fulfill...
Nutrition & Diet · Supplements ·
6 Ideal Additions to Your Summer Smoothie
Smoothies are one of my favorite ways to prepare a refreshingly easy, nutrient-dense breakfast or snack. It’s magic: you simply add frozen fruit and your additions of choice to a blender, and a delicious, healthy quasi-milkshake is the result! A...
General Wellbeing · Nutrition & Diet · Summer ·
The Top 9 Nutrient-Packed Foods To Eat This Summer
Summer is almost here in the northern hemisphere! As the days get longer and hotter, it’s a great idea to review your shopping list and reach for healthy, nutrient-dense foods that can also provide a source of hydration. Warm weather,...
General Wellbeing · Immune System · Nutrition & Diet ·
7 Quick Tips for Bolstering Your Immune System
It couldn’t be farther from cold and flu season - summer is right around the corner! However, with the prospects of summer colds, seasonal hay fever and allergies, and a global pandemic in place, there’s never a “wrong” time to...
Nutrition & Diet ·
How to Successfully Navigate Nutrition as a Recent Vegetarian
No matter what your reason is for choosing to move to a vegetarian diet—health concerns, moral choices, religious beliefs or something else—one of the most important aspects of making the switch is ensuring you’re still maintaining proper nutrition. Many people...
Nutrition & Diet ·
The Link Between Gut Health and Weight
Recent research has demonstrated that the microbiome in your gut—made up of bacteria and yeasts—has a surprising amount of influence on your health. Your immunity, your digestion and even your mood can be altered by imbalances in gut bacteria. Because...
Fitness · Nutrition & Diet · Supplements ·
How Are These 5 Protein Powder Types Different?
Whether you’re an athlete looking to improve muscle strength and recovery or someone who needs extra protein in their diet to stay healthy, protein powder is a great supplement to turn to. Formulated to provide large sums of protein alongside...
Nutrition & Diet ·
Is It Possible to Regulate Menopause Symptoms Through Diet?
The word “menopause” creates a sense of anxiety or discomfort in many women. Whether you’re approaching menopause, experiencing the symptoms of perimenopause or weathering your own transition right now, you know how much this transitional period can affect you. The...
Nutrition & Diet ·
How Much Protein Do We Really Need? Dispelling These Diet Myths
When it comes to talking about food, there’s no escaping macronutrients: carbohydrates, fats and proteins. These are the building blocks for any diet, and they’re worth paying attention to—whether you’re trying to lose weight, build muscle or just stay healthy....
Nutrition & Diet ·
A Simple Guide to Superfoods
In our busy world, finding or making nutritious meals each day can be challenging. So many foods are processed, deep fried or otherwise unhealthy, and eating these types of meals day in and day out can lead to some serious...
Nutrition & Diet · Sleep Support · Stress Relief ·
Easy Ways to Make Holistic Living Part of Your New Year's Resolutions
With the new year only a few days away, you might be locking in your “word of the year,” yearly plans and, of course, your new year’s resolutions. Selecting the perfect new year’s resolution is something that a lot of...
Concentration · Nutrition & Diet ·
8 Foods for a Healthy Brain and Strong Memory
As you age, taking care of your brain, and memory, in particular, becomes increasingly important. Staying sharp isn’t as simple as doing a puzzle every day—a lot of things contribute to your brain’s power to learn new things and store...
Heart & Cardiovascular · Nutrition & Diet · Pain Management ·
Curb Inflammation with These Foods and Drinks
Inflammation is a natural bodily process that aids in the healing of wounds or injuries. We need inflammation to occur when we get hurt so our tissues can heal and our white blood cells fight off infection. Unfortunately, inflammation can...
Nutrition & Diet ·
How to Enjoy a Cruelty-Free, High-Protein Diet
People may choose to follow a cruelty-free diet for a variety of different reasons. You may choose to go cruelty-free as a form of activism against animal mistreatment, or you may follow a diet that is considered cruelty-free because of...
Joints & Arthritis · Nutrition & Diet · Skin Care · Supplements ·
The Healing Power of Turmeric
If you are a fan of Indian cuisine, you’re probably familiar with a spice called turmeric and the sharp flavor it can add to a dish. But did you know that turmeric has many more benefits than simply being a...
Nutrition & Diet · Women's Health ·
The Best Diet for Supporting a Healthy Thyroid
Your thyroid is a super-important aspect of your overall health that you might take for granted while it is healthy. Located in the neck, the thyroid is a powerhouse of a gland that helps control your metabolism, and by extension,...
Nutrition & Diet · Supplements ·
Probiotics vs. Prebiotics: Creating the Healthiest Gut Possible
If you’ve browsed the aisles of your local health food or supplement store recently, you’ve probably seen bottles upon bottles of pills called “probiotics.” Next to them, or even included on the same packaging, might be things called “prebiotics.” These...
Hair Care · Hair Loss · Nutrition & Diet ·
Is There a Connection Between Nutrition and Hair Loss?
Good nutrition is a staple in many things: your health, your weight, your mood—and even your hair! What you eat fuels your body, inside and out, and diet can play a huge role in the look, feel and strength of...
Nutrition & Diet · Supplements ·
4 Types of People Who Could Benefit from Protein Powder
Protein powder is a common nutritional supplement found in stores frequented by athletes, but its benefits extend beyond those who work hard in the gym. Since protein is an integral part of our daily diets, adding protein powder to your...