by Lynda Reynolds | Jun 7, 2023 | Health Blog
Brazil is in the news recently for its groundbreaking approach to providing guidance on food intake. The traditional (North American) model has us focus on categories of foods such as proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. The basic premise is that we should have more of...
by Lynda Reynolds | Apr 26, 2023 | Health Blog
Menopause affects people in their 40s and 50s and generally lasts a few years. During this time, the large majority of menopausal people experience symptoms like hot flashes, mood changes, irritability and night sweats. If you find yourself in this situation don’t be...
by Lynda Reynolds | Apr 3, 2023 | Health Blog
For those of us who are able, it’s our most basic mode of transportation. It costs nothing to do and can be done at almost any time. Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the US Centers for Disease Control referred to it as “the closest thing we have to a wonder...
by Lynda Reynolds | Feb 28, 2023 | Health Blog
As the saying goes, this information is “direct from the horse’s mouth”. These are tips recommended by dermatologists for maintaining healthy-looking skin. Apply sunscreen every day before you go out. Sunscreen can slow skin aging and helps prevent cancer. Don’t...
by Lynda Reynolds | Jan 30, 2023 | Health Blog
Having a healthy gut is a critical element of good health. Your gut functions to process and get energy from the foods you eat. It also clears toxins and fights against disease by reducing harm-causing inflammation. Most of the cells that make up our immune system are...
by Lynda Reynolds | Dec 26, 2022 | Health Blog
For many, the new year brings a renewed focus on health. Many of us, set goals and work towards achieving them. Goals like losing weight or quitting smoking. Unfortunately, some of us fall short of achieving our goals. Why is that? Experts say that in order to...
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