Be Well Blog
Sleep and Healthy Skin – Collagen30
Written by Joyce Johnson ND | Posted on Health, Sleep & Stress, Vitamins & Supplements
There’s a reason why your 40 winks are often referred to as “beauty sleep.” If you try to cut down on the amount of sleep your body needs to function at its best, your skin will show it – dark circles under our eyes, changes in skin texture, dry Continue Reading
Probiotic – The Importance of Gut Flora for Immune Health
Written by Patience Lister, BSc | Posted on Health, Vitamins & Supplements
In addition to eating a varied and nourishing diet, getting plenty of rest, exercising regularly, and managing stress, maintaining a healthy microbiome is also an important step in supporting your immunity. Continue Reading
Gentle Exercises for Arthritis Sufferers
Arthritis causes severe joint pain and inflammation, which can mean not being able to get dressed, open a door, or even hold a fork. Arthritis is among Canada’s prevailing chronic conditions, more common than heart disease and cancer. Continue Reading
Reset Your Sleep: Stress, Time Changes, and More Effective Sleep
Depriving your body of sleep over the long term may result in a weakened immune system, diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, and obesity. Sleep is necessary for your body to recover from the day’s activities: you repair damaged cells, and your nervous system gets its much-needed recharge. Continue Reading
Wheat-Free, Dairy-Free, Oat Flour Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
This is a favourite in our kitchen! Our kids absolutely LOVE these muffins, and since they are healthy, I love them too! They’re delicious, healthy, great to send to school for lunches, and easy to make. Continue Reading
5 Steps to Radiant Summer Skin
After a winter and spring of cold, dry air, our skin also seeks renewal. Summer is perfect for renewal, as long as you take precautions against sun damage. There are many ways to support youthful beauty from within. Continue Reading
Blueberry Breeze Smoothie
Blueberries are fabulous because they have a subtle sweet flavour, they are rich in antioxidants and packed with fibre. Continue Reading
Considering Melatonin for Sleep? Get the Facts First.
For more than 40% of Canadians, getting a good night’s sleep can be a challenge, especially during our “new normal,” so it’s no wonder many of us are looking for solutions. One of these solutions may be melatonin supplements. Continue Reading