Leptin and Leptin Resistance: Everything You Need to Know with its Relation to Weight Loss   Today we address the role of leptin, a hormone produced by fat cells, in regulating body weight and its connection to obesity. Leptin is responsible for signaling the brain about the amount of fat stored in the body, thereby

Better Organize Yourself To Be Productive (Please note: the course is only provided in French) Just like spring cleaning can improve mental health, a well-organized work environment increases concentration, productivity, and motivation, and can really contribute to better mental health. Research has shown that clutter significantly reduces brain processing capacity and that people living in

Gluten free diet, trend or beneficial? A conversation between Colombe ND and a client Julie: Colombe, can you help me better understand about a gluten-free diet? Is it a food trend or is it really beneficial for my health? Colombe: Gluten is a protein found in many processed food products made from grains. While it

Pollen Allergies Spring is here, and with it comes pollen allergies. If you are one of the millions dealing with this condition, you know that it’s allergy season. You love the sunshine and the beauty of the flowering trees? I have good news for you. You can live without sneezing, a runny nose, coughing, watery

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) and All Its Benefits There are no official guidelines on taking vinegar internally. Some people take one to two teaspoons a day, mixed with a glass of water, before meals or in the morning, and they report benefits from doing so. The risk of taking small amounts of vinegar is low,

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