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..
Pandemic lessons on immunity Health has never been a more prominent topic or concern than in the era of COVID. But for all of us, supporting our immune system is the cornerstone of our well-being, whether we’re living in a pandemic or not. “Health is defined now by most medical establishments as a state of..
The best offence is a good defence As the body’s largest organ, skin’s primary role is to maintain a healthy barrier between you and potential harm from the elements, including sun and rain, bacteria and germs, and stress. But are you protecting this important ally of your immune system? Skin: A complex system of protection The skin..
The anticancer benefits of physical activity We’ve long known that regular physical activity lowers your risks of numerous types of cancer. But what about during and after your cancer treatment? The world’s leading cancer researchers say that exercise is a “super weapon” when you’re undergoing treatment. Your exercise prescription before cancer treatment A growing number..
Sustainable recipes you’ll love More of us than ever are coming to understand the links between the food we eat and its impact on the planet. Eating a diet rich in legumes and organic vegetables, with a reduced emphasis on meat, is recognized as being better for us and the planet. Read on to discover delicious recipes..
The benefits of working outdoors What can improve your health, heighten your productivity, and support your well-being—all while you’re at work? Taking your workspace into the fresh air! Find out how to engineer your ideal workspace in nature and the benefits you can expect to gain. Basking in the benefits Many studies have noted the..
A delicious food that is functional too Whether added to a salad, soup, or stir-fry, or taken in supplement form, there are a myriad of ways to add mushrooms to your diet—and why not? In addition to mushrooms’ delicious taste, their polyphenol, polysaccharide (a specialized type of carbohydrate), vitamin, and mineral contents can provide you..
A guide to finding and embracing the real you Have you ever come across the words “be yourself; everyone else is already taken”? Did they cause some pause for thought? If yes, you are not alone. Growing up, many of us begin to wonder who we really are and how to best shape our lives…
Fruit recipes to get the glow Bountiful, beautiful, and bursting with flavor, these fruit-filled recipes deliver your body what it wants without sacrificing great taste. Incorporating fruit into meals with a variety of colors, textures, and flavors keeps you feeling satisfied so you can focus on enjoying every bite. How sweet is that? Berry and..
Unburden your body in a toxic world Without getting all doom and gloom, the unavoidable truth is that our environment is way more toxic than it was when our great-grandparents grew up. And that’s changing what we need to do to keep our bodies unburdened. Toxic burden Our food is sprayed with pesticides, our municipal..