Several recent studies have shown the effectiveness of probiotics in supporting the immune system. About 70% of our immunity is in the gut, facilitated by a symbiotic relationship between gut microbes and our immune cells. Supplementing with probiotics such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and L. plantarum may help your body fight off invaders and improve inflammatory response…

Ah, Spring! We welcome the pleasant weather, the scent of new blossoms, and open our windows to the rush of fresh air. Along with that, we invite in pollen, grass, mold, and spores. For those who are allergic, our bodies launch a major immune response designed to flush out the offensive agents. This can result…

Whether you need to monitor eating habits to manage a health condition or because you want to lose weight, keeping a Diet Diary is a powerful tool for gaining insight about what, when, and why you are eating.  To often, we eat mindlessly, leading to poor choices and over indulgence, raising the risk for developing…

A study has uncovered that running or jogging, regardless of the amount above one session per week, could be associated with lower rates of mortality. A 2017 study established that physical exercise has the ability to reduce cellular aging by nine years. This was proven by measuring the length of white blood cell telomeres, the nucleotide endcaps of…

Welcome to 2020. A new year and new – or renewed – resolutions. Whether you’re determined to manage weight, reduce stress, strengthen relationships, or volunteer your services, the first step in choosing what to tackle is understanding your values and priorities. Visualize how the change would look for you.  Ask yourself: If I make this…