by Daina Gardiner | Jan 15, 2019 | Adrenal Health, Balanced Diet, Blood Sugar, Cravings, Healthy Fat Low Carb, Hormones, Weight Loss
When I was at the Superstore check-out last week, I stole a glance at the magazines on display. Wow – so many are trying to entice us with promises of weight loss. And most are using the words ‘keto diet’ or ‘low-carb’ in their titles. The thing is, this can be...
by Daina Gardiner | Jan 8, 2019 | Boot Camp, Exercise, Fat Loss, Fatigue, Sleep, Stress
Did you know that I wake up at 4:50 AM every weekday to hit the gym? Yes, that may sound nuts to a lot of you, but that’s what works for me…mostly. However, I have noticed over the years that there is a huge connection between exercise and sleep. Both with how well...
by Daina Gardiner | Jan 1, 2019 | Editorial
Here we are, another new year starting, and where are we? Are we doing any better than last year? Are we happier? Healthier? Better off financially? New Year’s resolutions are not something I’ve ever been able to commit to, nor are they something I’ve ever...
by Daina Gardiner | Dec 18, 2018 | Balanced Diet, Blood Sugar, Cravings
I used to feel hunger All. The. Time. It was so frustrating, because I was trying to lose weight and watch how much I ate. There were days when I’d eat a good lunch (or so I thought) and be hungry within minutes of finishing. Ever felt like that? Well, if you’re...
by Daina Gardiner | Dec 11, 2018 | Gut Health
No one really likes to talk about it…and we often ignore the signs until we start to feel really uncomfortable. It happens while traveling all the time! But, it’s not normal. And now you can relieve constipation naturally (without letting on what’s going on)! We...
by Daina Gardiner | Dec 4, 2018 | Adrenal Health, Fatigue, Hormones, Sleep, Stress
Did you know there are different stages of adrenal fatigue? And that, depending on which stage you’re in, there are different foods to eat and care to take? Not only are the symptoms of adrenal fatigue confusing, the actual condition is too. Not fair, right? I...
by Daina Gardiner | Nov 27, 2018 | Exercise, Immunity
Would you love to avoid getting sick this winter? I know…me too! Without fail, I always seem to catch something over the holidays. Which totally ruins about 5 of those precious days off. Of course, it’s also a great way to binge watch Gilmore Girls and Pretty...
by Daina Gardiner | Nov 20, 2018 | Balanced Diet, Family Nutrition, Meal Planning
What makes a diet ‘healthy’? Is it eating only organic, antibiotic- and hormone-free foods? Is it eating high fat / low carb? Is it a plant-based diet? I see a lot of comments and articles about nutrition and what constitutes a healthy diet. Many of these sources...
by Daina Gardiner | Nov 13, 2018 | Hormones, Inflammation, Skin Health, Stress
Do you have any control over premature aging? Stress is a natural response by your body to both real and perceived stressors. These stressors can be physical, emotional or mental. Acute stress happens when something stimulates an immediate stress response, like a...
by Daina Gardiner | Nov 6, 2018 | Balanced Diet, Holistic Nutrition, Immunity, Inflammation
Never heard of vitamin K? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It’s a little-known vitamin that isn’t as mainstream as the rest. But, it’s still a very important vitamin to have in your diet! The “K” in vitamin K stands for “koagulation”, which is the Danish term for...
