Entries by Glenda Johnson

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Halt Your Hay Fever

While most of us expect improved weather in the springtime. Many others have hay fever caused by pollens that leave them sneezing, wheezing, itching and even red and swollen. You see when some individuals come into contact with pollens their immune system has an overactive response and subsequently release histamines. This histamine release is responsible […]

9 Easy Ways to Help Your Body Detoxification

So, what does detoxification mean? Essentially, detoxing is medicinal and refers back to the herbal elimination of pollution from the body. On a daily foundation the liver, kidneys, intestines lymphatic structures are doing these paintings constantly for us. Use These Tips for 2-3 weeks to get Started: 1. Eat A Cleansing Diet Fresh fruit and […]

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Healthy Habits for Your Immune System

To keep your immune system healthy here are some important tips for you:   Look after Yourself every day. Give your immune system a head start by incorporating these healthy habits into your diet and daily lifestyle.   Eat Regularly. Include protein with every meal. Include complex carbohydrates and make sure you have regular meals. […]

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Why Sleep is Important?

Even though most of us take a good night’s sleep for granted, for many this just does not happen! The reality is that many find themselves asking questions such as “Why can’t I sleep through the night?” or they simply mention that they are struggling to sleep. Difficulties in falling asleep or staying asleep and […]

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Does Sleep Help You Lose Weight?

Does Sleep Help You Lose Weight?  This is a question worth considering when you are striving to lose weight. You see, most individuals have experienced the exhausting effects of a poor night’s sleep. But did you know that not getting enough sleep can actually limit weight loss? Sleep’s Connection to Your Weight. In fact, not […]

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Brain and Gut Connection

The Brain-Gut Axis The Brain-Gut axis is the term used to describe the dynamic and intimate communication network between the brain and the gut. Simply put, the Brain-Gut axis is the connection between the brain and the gut. Information is constantly being delivered to the brain from the gut and the brain interprets this information […]

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Ultimate Benefits of Good Gut Health

The Ultimate Benefits of Good Gut Health includes a Healthy Mood, Reduced Inflammation, and a Strong Immune System. Having a cold, feeling depressed, or having joint pains are all inflammatory conditions that are also influenced by your gut microbiome. These tiny gut inhabitants influence seemingly unrelated areas such as your throat, joints, or your brain. […]

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Understanding Abdominal Cramping and Digestive Symptoms

Abdominal Cramping, Bloating, Flatulence, Constipation, and Diarrhoea Since we often see clients who have abdominal cramps along with either bloating, constipation, diarrhoea or flatulence, we thought we’d look at the connection between abdominal cramps and these types of digestive issues. We’ll start by looking at your stomach which is one of the hardest working systems […]