From Stage to Health Coaching: Summary Debra, an actor and health coach, discusses her personal health journey that started in her teens due to frequent sickness, depression, and weight issues. She explored various diets, treatments, and alternative health modalities such as chiropractic and acupuncture. Her breakthrough came with Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) testing, leading her…
Bringing Gratitude to the Table: A Nourishing Recipe for Gratitude in Every Bite Written By: Roxane Shymkiw I’ll admit, I am guilty of more than one of these habits – eating food on the run, meals squeezed in between tasks or eating in front of a screen. Yet when we eat, it is one of…
As we approach the holiday season, the combination of more social gatherings, festive meals, and disrupted routines often raises questions: How much weight am I likely to gain? Is this “normal”? And when I’m trying to lose weight, what can I actually control? Let’s dig into the research and practical takeaways through the lens of…
There is another reason to avoid palm oil and question the authenticity of extra-virgin olive oil. The most commonly used vegetable oil in the world today is palm oil. Pick up any package of processed food in a box, bag, bottle, or jar, and the odds are it will have palm oil. Palm oil not…
Fast and family-friendly! Try these 5-ingredient (or less) frozen meatball slow cooker dinners with easy homemade sauces. Perfect for busy weeknights. As a mom of four, I fully support any dinner that cooks itself — especially on nights filled with homework, practices, and the general chaos of real life. Frozen meatballs + the slow cooker…
Sarah Rice BSc. (Hons), MCOptom (UK), MHP, NNP Introduction The rise of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes continues unabated, with no sign of improvement. This is a public health crisis, as the number of individuals affected by metabolic syndrome globally is reported at 20%–45%, with projections for over 50 % by 2035 (1) Likewise,…
There’s something magical about jewellery that tells a story. This year’s Fraîche x So Pretty Modern Heirloom collection celebrates beautiful nostalgia—vintage-inspired pieces that feel like treasures from your grandmother’s jewelry box, but modern enough to wear every day. Some gifts outlast the season… they become part of who we are. And with So Pretty being……
Why Vitamin C Is That Girl in Winter Less sun, more indoor time, and the return of everyone’s least favorite guest (hi, sniffles) — winter can really do a number on your immune system. That’s where vitamin C steps in. It’s your go-to antioxidant for defending against free radicals, supporting your immune system, and helping…
There’s no one secret weapon to weight management (no, not even Ozempic). The truth is that it takes a team effort across diet and lifestyle—not to mention consistency and discipline—to curb cravings and tip the scales in your favor. That said, a few powerhouse ingredients can give you an edge on the GLP-1 production front,…
By Nutrition Network | Featuring Dr Anthony Chafee, MDReviewed by Tamzyn Murphy, RD, MSc Why revisit cancer’s root cause? For a century we have taught the somatic (genetic) theory of cancer. But it is not the only cancer theory, and it may not be the foundational one. “There are obviously competing theories… the metabolic theory…