Ever wondered how to tell if you might have a hormone imbalance? It can be tricky to spot the signs as many of the symptoms can be vague and have a few potential causes. This is because hormones act as “messengers” that have a big impact on how your body works. Even a slight imbalance […]
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Have you got dry skin that seems to need a ton of moisturizer to stop it cracking and flaking? There can be a few factors involved in causing dry skin but sometimes, it can be linked to autoimmune disease. Psoriasis is one example of an autoimmune condition that mostly affects the skin (although it can
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Struggling with comfort eating while you’re at work? Deep down, you probably know that you’re not genuinely hungry, but you snack anyway. Ready to start breaking the cycle? Here are some tips for beating stress eating at work. Are hidden beliefs playing a part? Comfort eating is linked to your emotions. If you’re bored at
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Thank you to guest blogger Dr. Brent Wells for sharing. Are migraines keeping you up at night? Migraines affect 1 in 7 people and having trouble getting some shut-eye is a common complaint among migraine sufferers. While sometimes it’s difficult to prevent migraine onset, there are some tips you can follow to lower your chances
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How to Know If You’re Going Through the Menopause Not sure exactly how to know if you might be going through the menopause? You may start to notice changes in your health and wellbeing as you enter your forties and fifties but these aren’t always recognized as being linked to menopause. Changing levels of estrogen,
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Do you feel tired and stressed more often than not? Are you noticing that you’re gaining weight easily and struggling to lose it? These can be signs that your levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, are on the high side. Chronic stress is a big culprit. Our bodies release stress hormones such as cortisol as
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Contribution from Karoline Cairns Why is Quality Sleep a Key Pillar in Health and Wellbeing? One in three Canadians sleep less than the recommended minimum of seven hours a night, according to Statistics Canada, and if you are one of them, your physical and mental health and wellbeing can be under threat. A 2019 study
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There may be something lurking in your gut, when and where you least expect it. You’re probably pretty in tune with keeping the large intestine or the bowels healthy, balanced and well-populated with good bacteria (got probiotics?). In this post we are referring to the small intestine which precedes the large intestine. This is really
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Thank you to guest blogger Dr. Brent Wells for sharing. Your spine is part of the musculoskeletal system which is made up of all your bones, joints, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. When you carry around extra weight on your body, it can put pressure on these areas. It can also lead to severe strain on
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Use this checklist to find out and learn what you can do Check list and more » How do you feel? Do you find it a struggle to get through the day feeling sane? Stress is a key factor for all health issues, and it may be driving you crazy. Working on stress management seems
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