Melatonin: Health Benefits and How to Optimize Levels   You’ve probably seen melatonin supplements in your pharmacy or natural food store. You may even have used it to sleep better. But do you know what melatonin is? Melatonin is a natural hormone made by your pineal gland. Your body does this in response to darkness

Leaky brain syndrome: Symptoms, causes and natural solutions. Do you suffer from brain fog, fatigue, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, headaches, dizziness, depression or anxiety? You may have a leaky brain. A leaky brain occurs when the blood-brain barrier that surrounds your brain is disrupted. This can lead to inflammation, persistent symptoms and serious brain and

Vegetable juices: elixirs of health. For the last few years, fresh vegetable juices have been gaining more and more popularity. So why not eat whole vegetables instead? In this article we will describe in which situations or for which profiles fresh vegetable juices are recommended and what their benefits are. Who should use fresh vegetable

Let’s talk about Omega-3. Why take omega-3s? Deciding to get healthy is an important and wise decision. It requires a great deal of planning and change in habits. Among these changes is the necessary inclusion of more nutrients. This doesn’t just include protein and good carbs, but also fats. We are taught to fear fat

Good Habits and Immune Health Back to school is an exciting time of year that involves planning, shopping and organizing. The upcoming change of season is the perfect time to start new habits and focus on your health. Read on to learn more about natural immune support. ” Immunity is a complex machine, smiles Jean-Luc

Having belly fat is a predisposition to diabetes and cardiovascular disease. With a few changes in food choices, reducing the size of your plate, and avoiding all sugars is a sure way to lose weight, as well as to prevent and avoid diseases of the 20th century. Here are two products, with proven scientific research,

If you follow the science of brain health and longevity, you’ve probably heard of a compound called BDNF, or brain-derived neurotrophic factor. This type of protein is primarily produced in the brain and plays a vital role in neural plasticity essential for learning and memory. BDNF helps maintain and develop new neural synapses – it’s

5 pillars of healthy keto eating             Today I wish to share with you my 5 pillars of healthy keto eating that I believe form the basis of your long-term success. Understanding and applying these 5 pillars will help you avoid the dieting trap and the yo-yo effect it creates.

Choices For A Better Wellness Making efforts now saves us from suffering unnecessarily later. The sacrifices we make today are a way of taking care of the person we will be tomorrow, of avoiding insurmountable problems. Our hunter-gatherer ancestors made the greatest efforts, in the summer, to gather food and animal skins that would allow

Top 10 Foods To Help Boost Your Immune System You can find up to 80% of your immune system in your digestive tract (as gut-associated lymphoid tissue or GALT). Essentially, the number one priority of your immune system is DEFENSE. In other words, the immune system is a complex and dynamic defense system that’s responsible

Natural Solutions For A Bite & Sting Free Summer You’re about to sit down at the patio table, or lay that lovely blanket out on the grass, getting ready for a memorable summer picnic. When all of a sudden, there are little pests buzzing around, and of course I don’t mean those little hungry ones,

Return to a New Reality It has been over a year that collectively, nobody has gathered to celebrate, to go to restaurants, to the theater, to shows, to festivals and very few have stayed in a hotel and those who did, probably didn’t enjoy it the same way! Not to mention traveling outside the country,

Let’s talk about anti-aging. Who wants to stay young for a long time? You must start young … but as is the case with savings, it’s never too late to begin. So where do we start though? Through food! THE RIGHT FOODS Choose unprocessed foods, favouring healthy foods, recipes and simple choices. Use for example

Which Water Do We Need To Drink Based On Our Health Objectives? (3rd article in a series of 3) What is the only underlying condition that creates illness, lack of motivation, low energy consumption, poor sleep, etc.? Turns out, the answer may be easier than you might have imagined. In his wonderful book “Your Body’s

Which Water Do We Need To Drink Based On Our Health Objectives? (2nd article in a series of 3) It goes without saying that in order to stay healthy, it is necessary to drink plenty of water every day. Water carries nutrients into cells, helps digestion, rids us of toxins, fights migraines and fatigue, and

Which Water Do We Need To Drink Based On Our Health Objectives? Water – do we need to be reminded – is the most important constituent of the body, around 70% by volume and up to 99% by number of molecules! This goes to show the significance that the quality of water has each day

10 Natural Antibiotics to Fight Infection Whenever people feel sick, they always tend to see a doctor and ask for prescriptions. There is no doubt that antibiotics are a wonder of modern medicine and they are effective, but unfortunately, they all have side effects. They do more harm than good, because not only do they

Vitamin C: to wake up your natural defenses Vitamin C may have been validated by two Nobel Prizes, by more than 63,000 scientific studies, have had hundreds of thousands of successes with some serious cases … It continues to be misused by the health establishment. It is used at only 1% of its capacity and

Rosemary Lamb Chops Served With Bok Choy Another quick and satisfying meal. Always look for low carb recipes.            Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Portion: 4 servings Ingredients: 8 lamb rib chops, trimmed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary ½ tablespoon Himalayan salt ¼ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

Power Sushi I like to prepare a light meal on Friday night, how about you? Did you ever make sushi at home? Try this delicious low carb version for sushi. It can be a fun way for family or friends to all pitch in and for each chef to make their own preferred combination! We

Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce D-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s! I just don’t have another word to describe this recipe! I like serving this dish with konjac noodles (enjoying pasta the low carb way)         Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Portion: 4-5 servings (3-4 meatballs each) Ingredients: 1 jar (12.35 oz / 350

Mitocore: Increase Energy at the Cellular Level   With the temperature getting colder, we all know it’s time to get stronger for the long winter season. Do you feel tired these days? This fatigue is a signal that comes from a part of our cells (the human body is composed of about 30 trillion) that

  Grilled Salmon with Cream of Asparagus We all love salmon, but here’s a unique way to serve it! This is a nice recipe that comes from Dr. Hyman. He is an avid promoter of salmon as a recommended food for brain health. It’s a perfectly ketogenic recipe. Why not serve it with cauliflower rice?

Curry and Coconut Milk Tofu Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Portion: 2 servings     Ingredients: 1 cup organic tofu cut into small pieces ½ tablespoon Himalayan salt ½ tablespoon coconut oil ¼ cup coconut milk ½ cup unsweetened almond milk 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 scallions, sliced into small pieces 1

Pumpkin Pancakes – Week #2 – Low Carb Recipe Series of Eight When my grandchildren come over, pancakes are at the top of the list of requests for breakfast. I like to serve a low carbohydrate version, and everybody finds them delicious! What a nice treat and what better time of year than the Fall