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Stress and Your Immune System
02 Aug

Stress and Your Immune System

By Karen Morris Our immune system is designed to defend our bodies against invaders such as viruses, bacteria and foreign bodies. Made up of a network of cells, tissues and organs, our immune system is constantly looking out for invaders, ready to attack if need be. And when we have a healthy lifestyle, our immune…

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Healthy Gut = Healthy You
20 Jul

Healthy Gut = Healthy You

By Karen Morris We often say that everything starts with gut health, and it’s true. Winter time can be one of the hardest times to keep on top of proper nutrition as all you want to do is stay in and eat comfort food. But instead of reaching for the chocolate or chips or eating…

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Sleep Tips for Winter
05 Jul

Sleep Tips for Winter

By Karen Morris We’ve had so many people say lately that they’re not getting enough sleep. And it’s so hard during the colder months because winter gives you that feeling of just wanting to hibernate and stay warm and cozy. But how can you do that if you’re not getting enough sleep? And why is…

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Sinus relief in 3 easy steps
30 May

Sinus relief in 3 easy steps

By Karen Morris Did you know that long-term sinus conditions can cause inflammation in your brain? And the use of over-the-counter sprays and medications not only thickens your mucous but cause your nasal passages to swell, triggering even more symptoms like post-nasal drip, nasal congestion, coughing and a runny nose that never seems to go…

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Winter Weight Management
15 May

Winter Weight Management

By Karen Morris Many people get worried about putting on weight during winter, but that doesn’t have to be the case! When it cools down, we naturally want to hibernate and eat comfort foods to help us feel warm and cosy. And you can still do that, just be more intentional about it. Here are…

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The Benefits of St Mary’s Thistle
05 May

The Benefits of St Mary’s Thistle

By Karen Morris St Mary’s Thistle (also known as Milk Thistle) has many surprising benefits. Widely known for its use in helping with liver function, liver damage, liver cirrhosis, hepatitis A, B, C, fatty liver and gallstones, St Mary’s Thistle is one of the best liver cleansing herbs. With the active ingredient, silymarin and silybin,…

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