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Conquer Bloating & Fluid Retention with 7 Functional Foods

Posted on June 5, 2023July 4, 2023 by Suzanne Burke

Bloating and fluid retention can be uncomfortable and bothersome, impacting our daily lives and overall well-being. While there can be various causes for these issues, including poor gut health, hormonal changes and medical conditions, incorporating functional foods into your diet can help alleviate bloating and promote a healthy fluid balance.In...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 4: Fats are Where It’s At, Part 2 – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Posted on March 30, 2021April 13, 2021 by Suzanne Burke

We're wrapping up the topic of fats in today's episode. Our discussion for this one gets into the classification of fats, what we feel to be the good, the bad, and the ugly fats we get in our diets. We also talk about safe store of these fats in your...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

5 Easy Ways to Help Manage Stress during Social Distancing (and Beyond!)

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Suzanne Burke

We seem to have turned a corner with regards to weather here in Nova Scotia and I am so thankful for it! My mood of late has most definitely been affected by the weather, so I'm super happy to see so much warmth in the forecast for this week! There's...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

5 Natural (and Easy!) Ways to Help Clean the Air In Your Home

Posted on November 27, 2019November 27, 2019 by Suzanne Burke

Did you know that the air inside our homes is two to five times more toxic than the air outside? I know, I was shocked, too! That stat was a little startling to me - particularly given the time of year and that we won't be opening any windows for...Read More

The Importance of Vitamin D (and P.S… You Probably Don’t Have Enough!)

Posted on November 21, 2019November 22, 2019 by Suzanne Burke

Vitamin D is an amazing thing. It's one of the most important nutrients for the body, affecting every single cell we have! Most of us know that it's main job is to work with vitamin K to facilitate calcium absorption and strengthen bone, but vitamin D is not just for...Read More