Feeling Groggy? You May Need to Detox Your Brain

Feeling Groggy? You May Need to Detox Your Brain

Most of us don’t think of our brain as needing to detox. But while you sleep your brain shrinks by an incredible 60% as it releases toxins via meningeal lymphatics, otherwise known as glymphatics. These vessels are responsible for clearing old immune cells,...
Why I Need to Over-Do My Self-Care [And You Might Too]

Why I Need to Over-Do My Self-Care [And You Might Too]

Being a new mama to a now 3.5 yo has been a lot harder than I had imagined. [Anyone else seem to be crazy optimistic in the face of new challenges?] You know that brave moment before you dive into something big? I pictured myself simply adding my new mom-life duties...
The Power of Food Boundaries

The Power of Food Boundaries

Food is a source of connection. It’s what brings us together and is the centre of most celebrations. But what happens when we suddenly make changes in our eating? In addition to adjusting to the changes you’ve made yourself, you also have to deal with other people’s...
How Gluten Fuelled My Chronic Back Pain

How Gluten Fuelled My Chronic Back Pain

I knew there was no way I could ever get out of having a chronic illness if I proceeded with a conventional doctor. – Dr. Kelly Brogan Unfortunately this was my case too. I spent 7 yrs with chronic back and leg pain. Had every scan, tried every physical therapy...
Symptoms of Bacterial Imbalance in the Gut

Symptoms of Bacterial Imbalance in the Gut

Did you know gut imbalances often show up elsewhere? As the digestive system is tightly interwoven into the pulse of the entire body. The health of our gut travels everywhere. When our gut is unhealthy, repercussions are felt far and wide.Our brain lights up with...
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