At The Live Well Centre, we believe that wellness is a deeply personal and individualized journey. It is not about fitting yourself into a predetermined mold or following a set of rigid rules. Instead, it’s about discovering what truly makes you feel your best and aligning your actions and choices accordingly. In this quick step-by-step
In a world driven by instant gratification, we often find ourselves searching for quick fixes in various aspects of life, including our health. We’re bombarded with promises of miracle diets, quick recovery times, and shortcuts to better well-being. However, it’s crucial to recognize that true health is not a destination to reach but a lifelong
What are the best super-foods to include in smoothies? What should the fruit to veggie ratio be in a smoothie? What is better for you fresh pressed juice or smoothies? How to sneak greens into smoothies so my kids (or partner) wont notice? Do I need an expensive blender to make a good smoothie? Let
If there was a popularity contest – magnesium definitely wouldn’t win. I don’t know why it’s so underappreciated – but it should be! Step aside calcium and vitamin B12…. we’re going to talk all about MAGNESIUM today. A magnesium deficiency might look like this: Headaches High Blood Sugar Hormone Imbalances and more KEY FACTS: It helps regulate calcium, sodium,
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body.It’s made up of amino-acids: glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and arginine. Your skin, hair, nails, gut lining, tendons, bones, disks… all made up of primary collagen.There’s actually more collagen in your bones than calcium. Where can you get collagen from? With almost 30% of the protein in your body
Raw Veggies vs Cooked Veggies The reason we eat vegetables is to get vitamins and minerals.– and maybe because you’ve learnt to make brussel sprouts properly and actually LOVE the taste (thanks Gordon Ramsay). When something is Raw vs Cooked – the Raw Vegetables need enzymes to help break them down (if you want to
Are You Addicted to Sugar?We’ll show you How to Break the Cycle in these 4 steps One of the hardest cravings to kick is a sugar craving.Scientists have found that sugar IS addictive and weaning off of it usually includes some withdrawal symptoms – headaches, moodiness, shakes, anxiety, and fatigue to name a few. Step One: Kicking it
Have you been suffering from seasonal allergies this fall? If you’re one of the millions of Canadians who suffer from seasonal allergies each year, you’ll know that untreated symptoms can wreak havoc on your wellbeing. Although allergies can’t be cured, there are ways to manage your symptoms. More than one in six Canadians struggle with moderate to severe
Are the fruits and veggies less nutritious than they were 40 years ago?The short answer: Yes. Now let’s look at the reasons why. A study published in 2004 studied 43 common garden crops (carrots, potatoes, corn, etc) and compared how their nutritional value had changed between 1950 and 1999. They found that protein content had dropped
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