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The Sunshine Vitamin: Gut Health’s Secret Weapon

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Suzanne Burke

Most of us have always been aware of how great vitamin D is for our bones. And by now, with everything that's gone on in the health world in the past several years, we all know that vitamin D is great for our immune system. But did you know it...Read More

The Transformative Potential of Holistic Nutrition in Workplace Wellness Programs

Posted on June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 by Suzanne Burke

Workplace wellness programs have the power to positively impact employee well-being, productivity, and overall organizational success. As companies strive to create a healthy and thriving workforce, incorporating a focus on holistic nutrition and gut health can be a game-changer. This approach recognizes the profound interplay between nutrition, gut health, and...Read More

Episode 5: Sugar – Is It Really THAT Bad?

Posted on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 by Suzanne Burke

Welcome to Episode 5! (I feel like we should have some kind of "milestone" celebration or something for this one - we made it to five! BAM!)As the title suggests, in this episode we're talking all about sugar. I often get asked the question, "Is it really that bad?" and...Read More

Episode 3: Fats are Where it’s At, Part 1 – All About Essential Fatty Acids

Posted on March 23, 2021April 13, 2021 by Suzanne Burke

We're taking on fats today!It's a bit of a broad topic, so we decided to break it down into two episodes. This one discusses all the things about the essential fatty acids (EFAs).We talk about the outdated idea of the low fat or fat-free diet and why it's not a...Read More

Episode 2: Everything You Need to Know About Constipation and Keeping Those Bowels in Motion!

Posted on March 16, 2021March 23, 2021 by Suzanne Burke

https://twonutritiongalsandamic.podbean.com/mf/play/wt6y8k/1615827238975.mp3In this episode, we discuss the clinical definition of constipation, our opinion of that definition, and how infrequent bowel movements can affect health. We also discuss possible causes of constipation and ways in which to help get things moving.A bowel movement is a major way in which we're able to...Read More

What’s the Deal With Collagen?

Posted on March 3, 2021April 11, 2021 by Suzanne Burke

I've been getting a lot of questions lately about collagen, so I thought I'd jot down a few little tidbits about it here on the blog, in case there might be more folks interested in learning about this handy little nutrient. Collagen has become a hot commodity in the wellness world...Read More

Let’s Talk #2! Why BMs Should be a Daily Thing and How to Make it Happen

Posted on November 18, 2020July 4, 2023 by Suzanne Burke

This post is about a bit of a "dirty" topic...the importance of the good ol' #2! I'm shocked by how many of my clients don't have daily bowel movements and think nothing of it. The medical community considers it all good as long as you're going 3 times a week,...Read More

Friday Favourites: Gut Healing Sproos Hydrolyzed Collagen

Posted on August 7, 2020August 28, 2020 by Suzanne Burke

Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a great week! We've been at our lake house all week and we couldn't have asked for better weather...sun, heat, and the water - a perfect combination for relaxing and recharging! For this week's Friday Favourite, I want to talk about collagen. Collagen is...Read More

Fewer Meds and Over 50 Fewer Pounds! An Interview with a Client on an Incredible Wellness Journey

Posted on June 26, 2020June 27, 2020 by Suzanne Burke

I had the pleasure of having a face time chat with one of my favourite clients the other day. (Actually, all my clients are my favourite - I love working with them all!) This particular client is especially exciting to talk to and about because she's come such a long...Read More

Fight Inflammation Naturally With Omega 3!

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Suzanne Burke

One of my favourite books I've read since starting this holistic nutrition journey is The Inflammation Syndrome, by Jack Challem (I highly recommend it!). It put many things in perspective for me regarding the significant impact inflammation has on my disease...on all disease, for that matter. A key point the book...Read More