by Jenna | Nov 28, 2018 | Mental Health and Wellness |
The holiday season brings a great deal of joy and warmth along with it. There’s something extra special about this time of year — but it doesn’t come without challenges. A great deal of added stress is dumped on our plates, and it can be hard to...
by Jenna | May 30, 2018 | Brain health, Mental Health and Wellness |
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...
by Jenna | Apr 15, 2018 | Mental Health and Wellness |
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...
by Jenna | Apr 9, 2018 | Mental Health and Wellness |
What is Blood Sugar? Blood sugar is literally that: the sugar in your blood. Your blood contains all kinds of important nutrients and other substances that we need to be healthy. Including sugar. Blood is the liquid transporter that distributes these compounds...
by Jenna | Feb 14, 2018 | Mental Health and Wellness |
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...
by Jenna | Jan 31, 2018 | Mental Health and Wellness |
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...
