Category holistic nutrition

Back to school: Stress and the Immune System

We are in a turbulent time where there is a world of unknowns. As we send our children back to school, stress is at an all-time high. Many people report heightened anxiety, trouble sleeping, indecision, difficulty concentrating and challenges in their relationships. Ironically, at a time where we must ensure our immune systems are in check, stress is actually lowering our immunity. Stress can cause us to be more prone to colds, cases of flu or even COVID-19.

The Digestion Hormone Connection

Did you know that good digestive health may be the key to balancing hormones?  From the common phrases of feeling “hormonal,” to “hormones raging,” or that your “hormones are out of control,” we know that hormones play a big factor…