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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

Why Gut Health is Important for Overall Wellness

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Suzanne Burke

Did you know that your gut health can have a significant impact on your overall wellness? Our digestive system is responsible for breaking down the foods we eat, extracting nutrients, and eliminating waste products. But beyond that, our gut also plays a vital role in our immune system, mental health,...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

Welcome to Friday Favourites!

Posted on July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 by Suzanne Burke

Anyone else find they're a tad less motivated to be productive, work-wise- in the summer? I most definitely fall under that umbrella...and I have to say, the good ol' COVID-19 hasn't helped at all! I've been researching and planning to start this "Friday Favourites' series for almost a month now...I keep...Read More

12 Key Nutrients That Support the Immune System and Foods to Eat to Get Them

Posted on May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 by Suzanne Burke

Happy Hump Day, everyone! I hope you are all staying safe and healthy as we continue to try and get a grip on the "new normal" that is life these days and the foreseeable future! And if you happen to live on the east coast as I do, I hope...Read More

Need Help Relaxing? Five Herbal Teas That Can Do The Trick!

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Suzanne Burke

We're all in a bit of a state of "high alert" these days. Given the current situation all over the world, it's completely understandable that we're feeling more anxious and likely finding it difficult to relax. I find myself waking every morning and thinking "was that a dream?" and then...Read More

Vitamin C: An Unsung Hero of Nutrition

Posted on March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 by Suzanne Burke

I've learned a lot about nutrition and wellness during my studies over the past three years. Given that I have an autoimmune disease, it's no big surprise that a large part of my focus has been on the immune system and ways to strengthen and support it through nutrition, supplements,...Read More