BCAA supplements may be the talk of your gym, but are they all they’re cracked up to be? Before you make any decisions, go back to the BCAA basics. Here are 8 things you should know about BCAAs. 1. Needed by your body Getting their name from their “branched” molecular structure, there are three types…
Month: May 2023
Myths and facts surrounding men’s emotional well-being
“Mental health is inherently a taboo topic, and I think even more so with men,” says nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner Josh Gitalis. He believes societal messaging depicting unattainable stoicism is partly to blame. This, in turn, makes it difficult for men to seek health-related help. “Unfortunately,” adds Gitalis, “this sets up many men to…
Aging Strong: Nutrients support mature bodies
Whole, Fresh Diet for Health In a first attempt to gauge global diet, doctors measured 15 fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, calcium, fiber, omega-3s, and other fatty acids, milk, red and processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages, trans-fats, and sodium in populations in 195 countries over 18 years through 2017. During this time, more than…
For Women: how hormones and stress affect our digestion
While women generally have an easier time talking about our health than do our male counterparts, one area in which we lag behind is being open about our digestive issues. Many women have chronic digestive issues that come with us to work and impair productivity, while reducing overall quality of life at home. Feeling stigmatization…
Let’s demystify menopause and perimenopause
Menopause is so seldom talked about openly. Aside from some of the most common discomforts, menopause is often shrouded in mystery, and perimenopause even more so. Let’s shine a light on both. The meaning of menopause Dr. Caroline Meyer, naturopathic doctor and energy healer, tells us that, in its most technical sense, menopause is the…
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