As winter approaches, have you started thinking about how to maintain your mental health and keep your mood up?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the “winter blues,” its milder cousin, are growing concerns for about 15% of Canadians. Plus, many more people deal with various mood disorders regularly. Read on to discover how serotonin affects us, what may happen if we don’t have enough, and what natural things we can try to keep our levels up.
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Are you looking to break through brain fog or are you concerned with your long-term brain health?
If so, learning how to boost the level of oxygen in your brain is essential.
Read this week’s post to discover the benefits of increased oxygen to your brain and how easily you can make it happen.
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What do Alzheimer’s, anxiety, brain fog, diabetes, asthma, and allergies have in common?
The answer may shock you. It may also help explain the connection between mental health and immune health. Yes, there is a mind-immune connection. But what is the driving mechanism linking the two?
In a word: Stress!
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Do you want to boost your brainpower naturally but don’t know how? Don’t miss out on this week’s blog, containing excellent brain food diets that can help.
Why should you care?
If there is one organ that we should pay attention to when it comes to our health, it’s our brain. This complex piece of human machinery is the command centre behind our every thought and action.
Yet, surprisingly, many of us don’t consider that the load we put on this precious part of our body can lead to poor brain health. So what can we do about it?
Well, what we eat is what provides the power to our powerhouse. So by focusing on brain food diets, you can keep your brain in good health, providing you peace of mind long into the future.
Want to know what the best brain-healthy foods are or looking for ways to reverse dementia naturally? Read this week’s blog to find out more.
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Are you dealing with a foggy memory of fatigue? Are you looking for a way to improve your brain health?
If so, you've come to the right place.
We have a solution that’s all-natural, making it a much better choice than any pill or strange quick-fix. It’s called the grain brain diet.
The grain brain diet is a nutritional diet that seeks to heal the brain and the body. And, you don’t need anything special to get started.
To learn more about the grain brain diet and how you can follow it, be sure to read this week’s post!
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Are you struggling with brain fog and don’t know how to find relief?
Brain fog is a common condition in adults and can be the result of many factors.
Whether it’s stress, a lack of sleep, insufficient physical activity, poor nutrition, or an under-stimulated brain, brain fog can negatively affect the quality of your life.
Luckily, there are many things you can do to eliminate or relieve brain fog that don’t include medications or medical treatments.
Be sure to read this week’s article to learn 8 simple ways to eliminate brain fog so you can age gracefully and happily.
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Are you worried about your cognitive function as you age?
If so, you’re not alone!
Recent studies have indicated that most people fear dementia more than any other illness. And their concerns are valid.
But do you know that there are natural approaches you can take to limit your risks?
Though nothing in life is guaranteed, one thing is certain; we must take the utmost care of our health - as we age and at every stage of our lives. Why? Doing so will increase our chances of living our lives with vitality for as long as possible. This not only pertains to our physical health, but it also includes our mental health.
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Do you know that we have natural brain chemicals that affect our mood?
In our last blog, we discussed three common neurotransmitters involved in mental health: serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine as well as how they work.
This week, let’s take a closer look at natural foods and supplements that can support each of these key neurotransmitters.
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Do you know that we have natural brain chemicals that affect our mood?
They are called neurotransmitters. Two common ones you’ve most likely heard of are serotonin and dopamine. But do you know what these neurotransmitters are and how they work?
In honour of mental health awareness month and our continual quest to shed additional light on the topic of mental health, this week we’d like to take a closer look at a few key neurotransmitters and their effects on mood.
Keep reading to discover which neurotransmitters are related to mental health.
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What is the state of your mental health?
Do you have a mental illness? Does someone you love?
We throw the words mental illness and mental health around a lot. The terms are often used interchangeably. But what do they really mean? And what’s the difference?
Read this week’s post to discover what constitutes a mental illness, the prevalence of mental illness today, and actionable steps you can take to improve your mental health.
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May is Mental Health Awareness month.
As people become increasingly concerned about their mental health, education surrounding the topic becomes more crucial.
With this in mind, each blog this month will contain educational information and offer up ideas, tips, suggestions, or foods designed to support one’s mental health.
So let’s kick-start the month by diving deeper into anxiety and considering various smart ways to deal with it.
And yes - you do embody the power to improve your mental health!
Do you choose suffering? Or do you choose to take action? The choice is yours.
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Do you suffer from anxiety or depression?
If so, you’re not alone. Current rates are at an all-time high - in part due to the very stressful last year we have all been faced with.
Much like any other health issue, research into anxiety and depression all too often focuses on treatments and managing symptoms while ignoring the underlying problem.
In many cases, as with my husband following his TBI, this leads to people suffering unduly while they search fruitlessly for solutions - often feeling alone and let down by the allopathic medical system.
If you can relate, especially in terms of your mental health and wellbeing, then please read this week’s blog. You’ll discover 9 tips on how managing your depression and anxiety naturally are possible.
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Are you a coffee drinker?
Have you ever wondered if coffee is good for you - or have you been thinking about giving it up to benefit your health?
Well, before you throw in the towel as far as coffee is concerned, be sure you read this week’s guest post to discover the health benefits of coffee, if it’s good for you, and if it may just lengthen your life!
Yes - coffee is many people’s choice of morning beverage. However, did you know that it might just help prolong your lifespan? Find out more here!
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Neurofatigue can be a direct result of a brain injury or neurological disease. Dealing with the consequences can be difficult, but there are solutions that help.
In our continued efforts to educate about brain injuries and the consequences that often come with it, this week, we’ll introduce you to neurofatigue, common complaints associated with it, and solutions that may help.
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From poor gut health to wrinkled skin, to aching joints — there’s no end to the list of problems for which collagen is often touted as a panacea.
It’s no surprise, then, that the global collagen industry is to balloon to more than $6 billion by 2026 as more consumers become inclined towards healthy living.
Even now, there’s an abundance of collagen products on the market — shots, capsules, powders, even coffee creamers! — all said to combat the effects of aging. But what exactly is collagen and how can it benefit your health? Read this week’s blog to find out!
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