How Your Gut Influences Stress and Anxiety
Inside our digestive system lives trillions of nerves. This network of nerves is called the “enteric nervous system” and it has a major impact on how your brain functions. However, when the nervous system is always kicked into overdrive from stress, this can be a main contributor to gut issues, and vice versa…
5 Surprising Affects of Constipation
It’s common to think that being constipated only affects your ability to eliminate waste, makes your gut feel unwell or contributes to bloating. In reality, the affects of constipation and not having healthy, regular bowel movements go far beyond…
6 Ways to Balance Your Mood With Food
Not enough attention is given to the power that food has to regulate our mood and support mental health. You have so much power over your mind and learning to balance mood by addressing what’s at the end of your fork is a fantastic place to start!
5 Ways to Regulate Your Nervous System and Lower Anxiety
There are numerous ways we can effectively support the body in reducing stress and anxiety. Anxiety is not just in the brain, or simply an imbalance of chemicals in this organ. It has multiple root causes…
A Root Cause of Anxiety and Gut Issues You’ve Never Heard Of
The nervous system is an underrated aspect of our health that needs a lot more attention. It consists of the brain, spinal cord and trillions of nerves throughout the body that control our entire system. Today, I want to talk about one specific nerve that has a massive impact on how our body functions: The Vagus Nerve…
How to Eat for Optimal Brain Health
Cognitive decline is not your destiny. It’s simply not true that losing your mind as you get older is inevitable; it can be prevented! If you’re already struggling, there are numerous ways to support your brain and empower it to heal, so don’t lose hope…
5 Brain-Boosting Essentials for a Sharp Mind
Is your memory not as sharp as it used to be? Do you seem to be living in a perpetual fog? Maybe you can’t find your words as quickly, or simple things like remembering when your child's practice starts are slipping your mind…
Anti-Anxiety Tips for a Calm Mind
Anxiety seems like a scary word and when you’re experiencing it, it can leave you feeling overwhelmed and spiralling. Today, I’m sharing some tips you can begin implementing to stop the chaos in your mind and help you gain more control over your mood…