All About Serotonin, The Natural Mood Booster!

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Many of us are making plans for a happy, healthy, and fulfilling year and investing in the tools to make that happen. However, January’s shorter days, colder temperatures, and reduced time outside put many people at risk for seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Studies show that people who experience SAD have lower levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin – one of our happy hormones! Chronic depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and social anxiety are also linked to lower levels of serotonin.

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Your New Year Sugar Cleanse Guide

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The holidays are the perfect time to unwind and spend some much-needed time with friends and family, but they also happen to be loaded with sugar. From homemade baking to treats at the office, it is easy to overindulge. Thankfully, the new year is a perfect opportunity to start fresh and take a break from the sugar rush!

While the occasional holiday treat is fine, consistently overdoing it on sugar can have negative impacts on your overall health. Especially our gut ...

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Tips To Stay Well During The Holidays

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The holidays are a busy time of year, and because of that, we all tend to change our typical schedules. With ample opportunities to eat sugary, festive foods and skip workouts for holiday activities, maintaining a healthy routine can sometimes be challenging!

While many struggle to find balance during this season, it is entirely possible to enjoy the festivities while also maintaining your goals.

Here are some simple strategies that will help keep you on track so that you can enjoy a ...

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Giving Back is Good For You!

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Despite all the joys of the holiday season, for many of us, it’s also a stressful time. Between family obligations, financial strain, and the pressure to create a “perfect” holiday season, the majority of people report increases in stress levels at this time of year.

But it doesn’t have to be that way! Let’s make this the year you get back in touch with the reasons for the season.

 

The Benefits Of Giving Back

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What You Need To Know About Parasites

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Did you shudder a bit when you read the word “parasites” in the title? It’s not a pleasant topic! However, intestinal parasites are more common than many people realize.

Parasites are living organisms that live off of their human hosts. There are a number of possible types of parasites, and many can have a negative impact on your health. Although parasites are a bigger problem in developing countries, parasitic infections occur surprisingly often in North America. Consider these stats:

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Three Common Causes of Fatigue & How to Reverse Them

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If you constantly feel tired, you are not alone. Tiredness is one of the most common patient complaints, with around 45% of people in the US experiencing fatigue.

Getting to the root cause of fatigue can be tricky – it is usually not enough to simply “get more sleep.” We are here to help you understand three possible conditions that could be contributing to your fatigue, and what you can do about them.

 

Three Hidden Health Conditions That Are Making You Tired

 

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Cholesterol: Balancing The Good And The Bad

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There’s a lot of conflicting information about the role of cholesterol on well-being. It often has a bad reputation, but cholesterol is an essential part of cellular health. Let’s take a look at the different types of cholesterol and how you can obtain the best balance for your body.

 

What Is Cholesterol?

At the most basic level, cholesterol is a waxy lipid produced by your liver and found in your blood. There are two central types of cholesterol.

 

LDL or low-density lipoprotein

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Support Your Immune Health This Fall

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Fall is here, and soon enough the air will start getting drier while kids are back in school encountering more germs and viruses. That means your immune system will need to kick into overdrive to keep you healthy!

Thankfully, you can build an “immune support tool kit” to arm yourself for the cold and flu season ahead! Here are our top tips.

 

What Is The Immune System?

Every day, our body is exposed to an array of potentially dangerous microbes. Our immune system ...

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Going Alcohol Free: Strategies For Success

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Let’s raise a glass to your good health – but let’s make the contents of that glass alcohol-free. For many years, it was widely accepted that moderate alcohol use was actually healthy, in the absence of alcohol dependency or health problems exacerbated by alcohol. But new research now suggests that even small amounts of alcohol can have negative effects on your health. And the growing legions of the sober-curious report increased well-being, lower rates of depressions, and better sleep.

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The Hottest Health Trends of 2023: What’s Worth Trying?

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Many health trends come and go, and at times it can be difficult to determine fad from fact and healthy from unhealthy (we’re looking at you low-fat and Atkins diets). That’s why it is important to do your research beforehand to see whether these trending health tips are right for you.

This month, we are diving into some of the hottest wellness trends of the moment. Keep reading to find out if these are worth trying to better your health, or ...

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