Artificial Sweeteners: Too Good to be True?
By Dr. Tamara Kung, ND Many of us are becoming increasingly aware of the harmful effects of excess sugar on our health. Much of the conversation I hear today around healthier eating, is that people are actively trying to reduce their sugar consumption or are worried about their insatiable sugar cravings. The most common goal […]
How Your Gut Shapes Sugar Cravings
By Dr. Tamara Kung, ND Have you ever wondered why you find yourself reaching for that second cookie or indulging in a sugary treat, even though you promised yourself you’d be ‘good’? Well, the answer might just lie within the trillions of microorganisms residing in your gut – your microbiome. Creepy but true, and so […]
How Intermitent Fasting Can Help You.
By Dr. Tamara Kung, ND Intermittent fasting is a popular topic of conversation in the health and wellness realm, and with that, there is also confusion. The reality is, this is not just a trend, but an actual skill many of us can use to better our health. I say this is a skill because […]
How To Deal With A Lack Of Sunlight
By Dr. Tamara Kung, ND The amount of time we are exposed to light has a profound influence over our physical and mental health. Light is a fundamental external cue and all living organisms have been exposed to it for eternity. It’s no wonder that every part of our biology is linked directly or indirectly […]
Set Meaningful Goals For True And Lasting Change
By: Grace Lindsey, BA, Certified Life Coach January: A time of year where everybody tries to become a new version of themselves, repeating the same strategies that haven’t worked. ‘But really…it will work this time’. Sound familiar? Why do we find it so hard to implement new habits, behaviours or lifestyle choices? First thing we need […]
Score Yourself On These Four Pillars Of Clean Living: Part 2
By Dr. Tamara Kung, ND In part 1 of our Four Pillars Of Clean Living, we covered Real Food (Pillar 1) and Antioxidants (Pillar 2). These benefits are critical for both physical and psychological well-being, as well as overall performance regardless of what you are doing. We asked you to score yourself on the first two pillars, […]
Can Your Fitness Handle These Baselines?
By Tim Irvine There are many ways to be ‘fit’, but general fitness is important for ‘moving as young as possible’ for as long as possible. And it’s not just about moving well when you are over 40. Think about a toddler in a full, deep squat and then that same child as a 10-year-old. […]
Holy Shiitake: Can Mushrooms Actually Be Medicinal?
Dr. Tamara Kung, ND Mushrooms are currently one of the most sought-after functional foods. We see them in every form, from teas, tinctures, chunks, and capsules, in some protein and greens powders. Over 270 different mushroom species have been identified to show anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial (think penicillin), and immune support. These benefits are attributed to some […]
Is your sleep increasing or decreasing information
By Tim Irvine Everyone loves a good night’s sleep. The feeling we get is almost euphoric when it happens, so why wouldn’t we love it? Besides the conscious happiness we have with good sleep, so many subconscious, biochemical benefits help our health over the short and long term. We have also come to understand the […]
All Disease Begins in the Gut: Top 3 Foods For Gut Health
Dr. Tamara Kung, ND The title of this article is in part a direct quote of Socrates, that the root cause of human disease may in fact stem from our gut health. Today’s scientific literature is revealing the “how” and “why” of something that was accurately observed over 2000 years ago. We see studies showing […]