Reading Time: 3 minutes You may have heard that “you are what you eat” and “you are what you digest and absorb.” While both of these offer truth — like the food we eat is transformed into energy to function, to rebuild and regenerate cells and tissues, and to fuel the brain — it’s not the whole story. Our body comprises of more than …
Why is Turmeric So Good For You?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Turmeric is having its moment. From skincare to golden lattes (seriously, even Starbucks attempted their turmeric drink), turmeric is a hot commodity. This spice, once only found in Indian cooking, has emerged in the west as the latest health craze with a long list of benefits to back it up. Turmeric is right for you – In this article, We …
Three Yoga Poses for Bloating
Reading Time: 3 minutes Everyone can relate to feeling bloated from time-to-time. Poor diet, not properly chewing our food during rushed meals, lack of exercise, busy lifestyles, and stress all compromise the digestive system. For many of us, being bloated isn’t an occasional occurrence; it is a daily discomfort. Yoga is useful for connecting the breath and the body. By slowing down the mind …
Beating Sugar – How To detox from sugar
Reading Time: 9 minutes When I found out my husband was a Faithless Bastard after three decades of marriage, it was sugar, beautiful sugar, that pulled me through. I felt sad all the time, but an entire container of Talenti gelato made me feel instantly better and conveniently replaced my need for love and sex. “You deserve this,” it comforted me. I could feel …
The Secret to Good Health Lies in Your Gut
Reading Time: 7 minutes Last summer, Kathleen Stoeger was so weak because of two back-to-back urinary tract infections she couldn’t stand up. She was put on two different antibiotics because the first one didn’t work, but she kept waking up coughing. “One night, it got so bad I couldn’t breathe. I thought I was literally going to die. I thought it was my heart, …
Healthy Gut & Mind: 5 Simple Solutions For The Most Common Digestive Issues
Reading Time: 3 minutes Through centuries, man has relied on his gut to make decisions. How many times have you, for instance, had a gut-wrenching experience or felt butterflies in your stomach? This connection between mind and gut is borne out by cutting-edge neuroscience. The human gut – dubbed the second brain – is home to more than a 100 million nerve cells, more …