All things are not created equal and research suggests the same goes for the all important thyroid gland. Our thyroid gland, which is a part of our endocrine system, regulates body and brain growth and development, body temperature, energy levels and metabolic...
We could all benefit a little from getting outdoors in the sunshine.. I’m sure you have heard about how important vitamin D is to keep our bones healthy and strong, but have you been told about the link between vitamin D in depression and brain function? Ever...
Neuroinflammation in Mood Disorders Inflammation in the body, if left uncontrolled can cause damage to the central nervous system. Inflammation is regulated throughout the body by mediators, including cytokines, which can either be pro-inflammatory or...
Understanding how our gut affects our moods Our microbiota is a complex community of organisms working together to maintain dynamic ecological balance. Of the trillions of bacteria that live in the body, 80% of those are found in the gut. These bacteria are not only...
We wrote about sugar cravings here, and one of the leading ways to curb the craving is to restore your bodies gut health. Probiotics are one way that we encourage people to do this. What are Probiotics? Friendly bacteria (known as probiotics, “For Life”),...
This month we are all about the love, it’s Valentine’s Day (!) and as romantics at heart we thought we would share a love story that goes on within us… the gut + brain connection… “I feel it in my gut” THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE GUT AND HOW YOU FEEL The gut has...
