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...
by Daina Gardiner | Oct 30, 2018 | Balanced Diet, Hormones, Skin Health
When I stopped birth control pills, my acne flared up to its worst in my life. For months, I was too embarrassed to go outside for any reason. I tried all the “miracle cures” and “promised remedies”, like ProActiv and Neutrogena, spot treatments, masks, you name...
by Daina Gardiner | Oct 23, 2018 | Holistic Nutrition, Hormones, Inflammation, Menopause, Skin Health, Stress
A few weeks ago, I was sitting in the dentist chair watching a morning show on their TV. The host was talking with a lady, who was showcasing skin care for menopause and demonstrating all her products. There are unique and new skin concerns as a woman ages. These...
by Daina Gardiner | Oct 16, 2018 | Adrenal Health, Hormones, Hypothyroidism, Metabolism, Stress, Weight Loss
Your thyroid is a big deal. This small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits in your neck regulates the metabolism of all your cells. Which means, the thyroid is important for weight management, energy and so many other things. If you’re sluggish or struggling with...
by Daina Gardiner | Oct 9, 2018 | Belly Fat, Blood Sugar, Exercise, Holistic Nutrition, Sleep, Stress
Boy, do I get it – you’re busy. You lead a hectic lifestyle. It can be hard to fit in exercise, right? You set good intentions to exercise the next day but something always seems to get in the way, especially on the weekends. But, with a little help, there are...
by Daina Gardiner | Oct 2, 2018 | Balanced Diet, Holistic Nutrition, Hormones
High blood pressure affects over a billion people worldwide. The sad part is that most of those people come from Westernized nations. It’s said to be the “#1 risk factor for death and disability in the world.” The good news is that you can naturally reduce blood...
