Back to School! We all want the best for our kids and their health. It is important for us to properly equip them to support their learning, energy levels, growth, and the development of healthy habits all year round! As kids head off to school, it is worth keeping an eye...
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Benefits of Taking a Probiotic Probiotics were first conceived as a method for treating illness over a century ago and are now consumed by millions of people daily. They are live microorganisms that give health benefits by colonising an individual’s gut microbiome and altering it for the better. The Gut Microbiome...
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Benefits of Magnesium Magnesium is a mineral that is used to help regulate biochemical reactions in the body. It is vital for generating cellular energy and creating genetic substances and has a strong role in muscle contraction and blood sugar management. Typically, people have been able to obtain all the magnesium...
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Fish oil: Is It Really Necessary? You have most likely heard of essential fatty acids, but what exactly are they, why are they beneficial and what does this have to do with fish oil? Essential Fatty Acids: Omega-6 and Omega-3 Essential fatty acids are unable to be produced by your body,...
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Dairy and Digestion It is an unfortunate fact of life that, seemingly overnight, your body develops issues when digesting dairy. Bloating, wind, cramps, and diarrhea are all very common symptoms of lactose intolerance. Lactase and Lactose Lactose is the sugar that is found in dairy, and to be effectively digested it...
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Bone Density Bone density refers to the amount of bone mineral stored in your bone tissue. The greater the amount of mineral, the greater your bone density; this means your bones are nice and strong and are less likely to break. Bone Density is Important Throughout Your Lifespan While many people...
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It is important for kids to have lunches that are not only filling and nutritious, but also interesting enough they will not come home again! If you are struggling to pack something besides a sandwich and an apple, here are some ideas that might be worth experimenting with: Frosty Oranges...
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7 Ways to Support and Protect your Immune System In our clinic one thing we’ve come to learn from the information coming from COVID-19 is anyone with compromised immunity is faced with a higher risk as the spread continues. Protecting my immune system is something I take seriously and over the...
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