Did you know that the average apple contains or has come into contact with over 30 pesticides that you then ingest? According to The World Counts, even after washing food, you can still end up consuming a large number of [...]
Whether we like it or not, hormones play a part in all aspects of health and well-being. Ideally, your body is set-up to produce the optimal amount of hormones necessary for it to function, responding to countless environmental factors. Unfortunately, [...]
Many people in St. Petersburg suffer from chronic pain that isn’t eased by pain relievers. However, studies show that CBD oil, a derivative of the marijuana plant, is effective in treating chronic pain with minimal side effects. Painkillers can cause [...]
Mindful eating is a technique that puts you in an active instead of passive role when consuming foods. Eating mindfully can help you gain control over your habits like overeating. When working with a nutritionist or pursuing nutritional counseling in [...]
While our advances as humans have made many of our day to day activities more convenient, they have also had a negative influence on our health. More and more people are spending time staring at screens, leading to a sedentary [...]
While your health insurance carrier, the media and local pharmacy may encourage you to "get your shot while you shop", new research in the Journal of Virology found that the seasonal flu vaccine may weaken children's immune systems and potentially [...]
As a Board Certified Nutritionist & Holistic Health Practitioner, there is one thing I know for sure: Good health begins with good nutrition, and the road to chronic health issues and diseases often begins on our plate! North Americans are [...]
