Yoga: Off the mat and into life

Part 1 in our 5 Part series on the Paths of Yoga. Forward to Part 2 The practices of yoga are meant to touch the whole fabric of our lives, not just our physical health. Thousands of years old, yogic wisdom contains profound practical relevance for life and living in the modern world. The word […]

Supplements for Eye Floaters

One of the many challenges of aging is that you may start to notice blurry spots or shadows that seem to float around in your vision. No matter how many eye baths you take or eyedrops you squirt, they won’t go away. This is because floaters are not on your eye but inside your eye. […]

Screen Time Overload? How To Protect Your Eyes

More Americans are working from home or transitioning to online schooling than in the past, and the shift in locations means an increase in the time spent in front of a screen. Outside of work, many of us use social media platforms to stay connected with loved ones. We text, email, and videoconference for communication. […]

Multivitamins: The missing link to optimal nutrition

You’ve likely heard that you can obtain all the nutrients you need for optimal health if you eat a healthy diet.  But is this true? Food should indeed set the foundation for your nutrient intake.  But multivitamins can help fill in any gaps to better support wellness on top of a healthy diet. There are many reasons why even if you […]

High Oxalate: A Major Factor in Tissue and Blood Vessel Health

High oxalates in the urine and plasma were first found in people who were susceptible to kidney stones. Many kidney stones are composed of calcium oxalate. Stones can range in size from the diameter of a grain of rice to the width of a golf ball. It is estimated that 10% of males may have kidney […]

Holistic Heart Health: Expanding Our Approach

The heart is perhaps the most articulated organ to be documented since ancient times. The ancient Egyptians famously stated that the human heart is the ledger of all good and bad deeds throughout a person’s life, which then determines their fate in the afterlife. Meanwhile, the Chinese philosophers referred to the heart as “the Supreme […]

The Best Herbs for Inflammation Support

Inflammation, an immune-mediated reaction, is how your body defends itself against potential harm.  Redness, swelling, or fever are all typical, healthy examples of acute inflammation.  If you are hurt or sick, acute inflammation sends a message to promote healing and repair. It usually only lasts a few days, and soon the body can relax into a normal state of equilibrium.i ii But what happens when the inflammatory process doesn’t turn off?  With inflammation, altered immune signaling pathways continue to produce inflammatory messengers for months or years.  The result […]

Vitamin D and Cardiovascular Health

We feel a bit like a broken record over here, but vitamin D deficiency is an under-publicized epidemic. Lack of education about the importance of vitamin D, coupled with a culture that forces most people indoors during daylight hours has left about 50% of the global population vitamin D insufficient and 37% of adults in […]

Stress and Your Heart’s Health!

The difficulty with studying the effect of stress on the heart is that stress and stressors (the things that cause stress) are subjective. Public speaking is a great example of this. For some, public speaking is exhilarating, for some it is terrifying, and some are largely indifferent to the task. Activities or experiences that feel […]

The Importance of Natural Killer Immunity

  By Dr Debby Hamilton, MD, MPH Natural Killer (NK) cells are an important part of our innate immune response. Research is showing that NK cells play a greater role than previously thought in influencing other immune cells and the adaptive immune response. NK cell function can be upregulated or downregulated by cytokines and chemokines. […]

6 Tips for Natural Stress Relief

Stress can manifest in many different ways – from emotional suffering to physical symptoms like back or stomach pain. The body is designed to withstand small amounts of stress. When faced with a stressful event, your body releases specific hormones like cortisol that activate a range of physiological symptoms. You’ve likely experienced this rush of […]

Strawberry Collagen Smoothie

Strawberry Collagen Smoothie TOTAL PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES Quick, nutritious mid-afternoon snack or as a refreshing start to your day! Ingredients 3 Cups of Unsweetened Almond Milk  ½ Cup of Strawberries  1 Tsp of Chia Seeds  1 Scoop of NeoCell Collagen Protein Peptides Powder  1 Banana  ½ Cup of Frozen Pineapples  Pinch of Fresh Mint […]

Gluten-free, grain-free banana bread

Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Banana Bread TOTAL PREP TIME: 90 MINUTES Packed full of spices to support digestion + a little bit of sweetness, this delightful recipe is a perfect addition to any dessert menu. Ingredients 3 large very ripe bananas 4 large eggs, room temperature 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup 3 dates, ground up into a paste […]

Granola Bar Heaven

Granola Bar Heaven TOTAL PREP TIME: 1 HOUR  Many calcium-rich foods are dairy products – a food group many of us struggle to digest. In addition to this factor, there are several nutrients that also must be plentiful in the body in order for calcium to be properly absorbed, stored, and used efficiently as a […]

Collagen Blue Majik Bowl

Collagen Blue Majik Bowl TOTAL PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES Collect your favourite magazine, your morning brew and begin your day with this fun and fruity smoothie bowl. Ingredients 1 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk  1 Cup Frozen Banana  1 ½ Cups Frozen Coconut Chunks  1 Scoop NeoCell Collagen Protein Peptides Powder  1 Tbsp Frozen Wild Blueberries  […]