Healthy Coffee Alternatives: When to Quit Coffee & What to Drink Instead

Dr Thomas Wnorowski February 16, 2024 Key Points: Does the idea of quitting coffee make you feel all sorts of (terrible) things? It’s common. But sometimes cutting back on coffee can help you take back your health — and there are tons of coffee substitute options you might just fall in love with. Although coffee […]

Why Am I Craving Sweets?

Laura Kunces March 5, 2023 Do you crave a sweet treat after every meal? Or at the same time every day? Are you asking yourself questions like, “Why am I craving sweets?” Or perhaps more to the point, “Why am I craving sweets over savoury foods?”.   Sugar cravings are common, but what does it mean […]

Breast Cancer, Nutrigenomics and Oestrogen Detoxification

Dr Christina O’Brien   September, 2023  WHAT IS NUTRIGENOMICS?  Nutrigenomics is an interdisciplinary field of study that investigates the relationship between nutrition, genes, and health. Derived from the words “nutrition” and “genomics,” nutrigenomics seeks to understand how the foods we eat interact with our genetic makeup to influence our health positively or negatively. This is a […]

Hormones and Intermittent Fasting

 Kelsey Hojara, RD Summer School Edition EP04 on DUTCH Podcast Intermittent fasting can be a valuable tool for providers caring for patients with PCOS. In this 30-minute episode Dr Jaclyn Smeaton and Kelsey Hojara, RD, discuss the pros and pitfalls of intermittent fasting. They offer suggestions for when it may be beneficial for patients to […]

Intermittent Fasting in Cycling Women: The Effects of Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle

Intermittent fasting has become popular lately, with evidence growing that shows benefits for weight management, metabolic health, longevity, and more1. Unfortunately, most of this research has been performed in animal models and men, leaving women to wonder if intermittent fasting is right for them as well.  WHAT IS INTERMITTENT FASTING?  Intermittent fasting is an eating […]

Can Seed Cycling Ease Menstrual Cycle Symptoms

One of the most common reasons women test their hormones is due to “period problems”. They may be irregular, painful, or heavy. They may have PMS or fatigue at different times in their cycle. They may just want to make sure their hormones are “normal”. And many women are looking for gentle, natural support. One […]

Everything You Should Know About Fibre

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? Fibre has been recognized for centuries as a healthy dietary ingredient. Ever since I was a kid, I can remember my mother telling me to eat fibre. But […]

Nutrigenomics: The Relationship Between Genes and Personalized Nutrition

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? Bio-individuality is the concept that each of us has a unique set of genes and environmental factors that influence how we respond to food, exercise, and other determinants […]

Iron: An Essential Trace Element for Healthy Energy

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? There’s no single nutrient responsible for energy production in the body. Macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements work closely together to provide the ingredients your body needs for […]

How to support women’s bone health at any age

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? A woman’s bone health at any point in her life is the result of the totality of the life choices she’s made and health impacts she cannot control. […]

How Mushrooms Can Support All-Day Energy

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? Whether it’s coffee or tea, many people reach for that cup of caffeine first thing in the morning. It’s a ritual that jumpstarts the day and provides the […]

Environmental Toxins: Why Nutrients Matter for Detoxification

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? Every day we are exposed to environmental toxins without even knowing it. Environmental toxins are all around us, and they come from a variety of sources. They are […]

Beauty Supplements: What Nutrients Are Essential for Hair, Skin, and Nails?

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? Many people are conscientious about what they put on their skin, nails, or hair. They moisturize, use sunscreen, and spend money on special polishes, shampoos, and conditioners. But […]

Amino Acids: Health Benefits Beyond Athletic Performance

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and they play a vital role in human health. In fact, there are over 20 different amino acids that make […]

A Vitamin C Rundown

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? From collagen formation to its function as an antioxidant and for the immune system – vitamin C (also: ascorbic acid) fulfills important tasks in our body. Here you […]