Natural Brain Chemicals and Your Mood Brain and mental health concerns affect a huge number of people. But, where does it all come from? Does it start, or continue, because of the way the brain and nervous system is working? Some of it is genetic, passed down from our...
Can Fermented Foods Make You More Sociable? It may seem farfetched but, apparently, it’s not. Maybe taking kombucha to drink with friends is more than just at tasty treat. It could be a strategy for supporting healthy gut bacteria and reducing social anxiety. In a...
Your blood contains all kinds of important nutrients and other substances that you need to be healthy – including sugar. Blood is the liquid transporter that distributes these compounds to all parts of our bodies. Since sugar is one of the compounds our blood...
Good Gut Bacteria Love Chocolate Too If you love chocolate and have you been waiting for someone to tell you that chocolate is good for your gut? Well, then today is your lucky day. Chocolate is a significant prebiotic and feeds the good bacteria. There...
Mental health issues have a huge impact on society. Some suggest that their impact is larger than any other chronic disease, including heart disease or diabetes. January 31 is Let’s Talk Mental Health Day, an awareness day with a focus on reducing the stigma...
THE BEST NUTRIENTS FOR BRAIN HEALTH – AND HOW TO GET THEM There are so many nutrients that you need for overall health. Vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and essential fats, just to name a few. But which ones are the most important for your brain? Which...
There may not be an obvious link between sleep deprivation and your weight, but more and more research is showing just how important sleep is for your mood, mental performance, overall health and wellness, and especially when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight....
Ingredients Our holiday menu is fairly traditional: turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing and several vegetable side dishes – and cranberry sauce, or course. When you are shopping for your holiday meal, choose organic ingredients, and grass-fed or...
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Holiday Baking – Which ingredients to choose? Ahh, the holidays. A favorite time of year for me to spend time with my family. I enjoy celebrating with a family treat as much as anyone else, but I have to be careful about what I eat because of...
Who am I? Please let me introduce myself. My name is Jenna Kelland. I help women feel happier and healthier through mind, body and spirit tools. My approach focus is on mental health, brain health, and digestion. I draw on my own experiences and my training to offer...
