During my recent three-week stay in Delhi, I was struck by the sheer intensity of the air pollution. With air quality index levels hovering around 400, stepping outside felt like entering a cloud of invisible toxins. Every time I ventured out, my N95 mask became my...
The holidays are a time of indulgence and celebration, but they can also be a perfect storm for stress, poor dietary choices, and mental exhaustion. Between planning festive meals, managing family dynamics, and ticking off endless to-do lists, it’s easy to lose sight...
Thanksgiving is a time for indulgence, but it’s also an opportunity to rethink our approach to food, especially with the knowledge of how gluten can affect our bodies. From stuffing and rolls to pies and gravies, gluten finds its way into almost every dish. This...
The small intestine is a highly specialized organ, integral to digestion, nutrient absorption, and immune defense. Yet, its importance often goes unnoticed—until something goes wrong. Elevated levels of zonulin, a biomarker of intestinal permeability, indicates damage...
I thought this week was timely to write a blog on melatonin, given that we have all had a change in our Circadian Rhythms. The idea of sleep would be incomplete without melatonin. It is after all my all-time favourite antioxidant. When we think of melatonin, the first...
The Power of Magnesium in Growth Hormone Synthesis In the journey of maintaining energy, tissue repair and metabolic health as we age, growth hormone plays an essential role. Known for its effects on cellular regeneration, growth hormone is crucial for muscle...
In recent years, research has highlighted a surprising yet powerful contributor to athletic performance: the gut microbiome. This diverse community of microorganisms plays a vital role not only in digestion but also in energy production, immune function, and...
It starts with a sigh as you step on the scale. The number seems to creep up no matter what you do. You’ve cut calories, you’ve tried to exercise more, and yet, despite your best efforts, the weight around your midsection refuses to budge. Fatigue seems to be your new...
In the winter of 2022, I found myself craving a challenge, something to push me out of my comfort zone. I had just achieved a big move to Austin, gotten the kids settled into school and was now looking for that next big thing. I had been reading Winter Swimming by...
From the moment we are born, our gut becomes the foundation of our immune system. As a newborn passes through the birth canal, it is exposed to its first wave of beneficial bacteria—primarily species like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria. These bacteria are among the...
As women, we’re often told that High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is the secret to fat loss, energy boosts, and quick, efficient workouts. But the reality is, many of us are missing the mark when it comes to understanding how to truly benefit from...
When it comes to hydration, women face unique challenges that fluctuate with the menstrual cycle. The complex interplay between estrogen and progesterone, two key sex hormones, has a profound effect on fluid balance, particularly in the second half of the cycle....