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We’ve been talking about the H.O.P.E. system, as outlined by Advanced Naturals, supplier of high-quality and natural supplements. This post is focused on Omega-3 oils.   H.O.P.E. stands for: High Fiber Omega-3 Oils Probiotics Enzymes   Omega-3 fatty acids help protect your brain and your body. While it may be a surprise to some people that fat can be good, …

Over the next four months, I will be focusing on the four components that together provide a natural and beneficial way to optimum digestion. Advanced Naturals, who I endorse for high quality, natural supplements, calls these four parts the H.O.P.E. formula and it includes High fiber, Omega-3 oils, Probiotis, and Enzymes. This month we’re going to dive into FIBER.   …

Sauna therapy is an ancient method of detoxifying and healing the body that has been used by people around the world for thousands of years. Traditionally, steam or dry heat have been used in saunas to induce sweating and cleansing. However, these traditional saunas reach extremely high temperatures and can be uncomfortable for many people. Fortunately, modern-day technology has brought us …

Well-being, optimum health, body-mind-soul care: they can all be words fraught with opinions and feelings, both positive and negative. I invite you to leave behind any thoughts of comparison, not-good-enough, worry, and negative energy to consider what great health means to you. Only to you. Forget everyone else for a moment. What does health mean to you? And how do …

  The human brain is a fascinating organ made up of billions of neurons continuously firing electrical signals that influence what we do, think, and feel. However, many people do not realize that the human body also has a “second brain!” This second brain, located in the gut, is often overlooked but equally important in regulating our thoughts and emotions. …

The human digestive tract is home to an enormous population of microbes, collectively referred to as the gut microbiome. Gut microbes perform many vital functions; they help us metabolize nutrients from food, regulate our immunity, and protect us from pathogens. Despite the powerful roles gut microbes play in our bodies, they are quite susceptible to harm from external influences such …

We are fascinated with all the current and ongoing research about our microbiome, and we think you should be, too! In a nutshell, our bodies are inhabited by trillions of bugs, or bacteria, along with fungi, which make up our microbiome. Most of us know this already, and some of us know that not all the bugs are bad. Bacteria …

We all have our favorite season of the year. Maybe it’s summer – you love taking it down a notch, being outdoors, basking in the heat, or even summer thunderstorms. Maybe it’s winter – you love cuddling up by the fire, cooking comfort foods, and settling in. Whether you love, hate, or simply tolerate summer, there is a lot we …