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Acupuncture for Spring Allergies: Natural Relief for Congestion and Itchiness
Discover how acupuncture can provide natural relief for spring allergies. Learn about the benefits of acupuncture, what to expect during a session, and other natural remedies for allergies.
Cold & flu syrup
Cold and u season is around the corner and I wanted to share one of my favourite things to drink when I am sick. It is so easy to make and tastes delicious, and best of all can help alleviate symptoms. What’s in it? Ginger, cinnamon, lemon, raw honey (and sometimes...
Vitamin D
What is vitamin D good for anyway ? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is stored in the liver and fatty tissues. Unlike other vitamins, we can obtain it from foods but also synthesize our own. Vitamin D (aka the sunshine vitamin) is an essential component of a...
The Elimination Diet
What is it? How many of you have heard of the Elimination Diet? How many of you have heard about it and have a deep seeded hate towards it? That was me. The Elimination Diet is 1 of 2 ways to determine which foods your body is sensitive to. The other way is through...
The skin + gut + stress … connection
Treating skin conditions is probably one of the most challenging and intriguing things for me. I’ve had acne for as long as I could remember and it was an uphill battle to say the least, but i’m here to tell you that it is possible to manage it and get it under...
What is collagen and what are its benefits?
By now you’ve probably heard about collagen and adding it to your morning coffee, teas etc. But what is collagen? What is it for? What are the benets? What’s the best form to take as a supplement? What is collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in our body,...
How to choose a safe sunscreen
The best sun protection is prevention. Here are some tips: Wear a hat.Take breaks and find some shade.Put on broad-spectrum sunglasses to protect your eyes.Use a lip balm with SPF protection.Avoid sun between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm: this is when the UV peak is...