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Quit Sitting
We have all heard the “sitting is new smoking” line…and probably are sick of it. However, when we cast aside this overused trope, do we...
Michelle Martin
Jan 14, 20243 min read
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3 Holiday Heartburn Hacks
The holidays are upon us and we are indulging in lots of rich foods, chocolate, alcohol and fizzy drinks. The odds are that you or...
Michelle Martin
Dec 10, 20234 min read
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Midlife Health Check: 6 Tests You Can't Skip
Unbelievably, we are mid-way through November and that is often the time when people start reviewing their health benefits coverage, set...
Michelle Martin
Nov 12, 20234 min read
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Pancreatic Cancer and Insulin Levels: A Wake-Up Call to Make Lifestyle Changes
A new study from the University of British Columbia has found a direct link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer, one of the...
Michelle Martin
Nov 5, 20232 min read
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The 5 Healthy Ageing Strategies You Need to Know
This is a different kind of Labor Day weekend for me as it is the first time I am not going to work after the long weekend. You see, I...
Michelle Martin
Sep 3, 20234 min read
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Smokin'
Inflammation is part of our bodies natural response to injury and is designed to protect us, rushing white blood cells to the site,...
Michelle Martin
Aug 20, 20234 min read
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How tolerant are you?
Tolerance. We hear a lot of that lately. Be tolerant of others, have compassion, show some grace. And on the other side of the coin,...
Michelle Martin
Jul 2, 20233 min read
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Lost your Balance?
Remember that movie, Inception, where walls would shapeshift and doors dissolve at a moment’s notice? Sometimes life can feel that...
Michelle Martin
Mar 12, 20233 min read
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Feed your brain(s)
If there was ever a call for "digestive health," this is it! Yes, it's true. Your gut is considered your "second brain." There is no...
Michelle Martin
Feb 19, 20234 min read
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Food is Medicine
But I didn’t have to tell you that, did I? I know many of you have been following me for years, and probably already espouse to a...
Michelle Martin
Dec 4, 20224 min read
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#MentalHealthDay
Last week I shared with you how difficult it is sometimes, even when you are generally an upbeat soul, to stay optimistic. And I...
Michelle Martin
Oct 9, 20224 min read
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Flame on...flame off!
Keeping with the trend from last week around inflammation in the body, I thought it would be helpful to share a natural supplement you...
Michelle Martin
Sep 25, 20223 min read
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In Flames
I bet you thought I was going to dive right into the nuances of the Swedish death metal band In Flames this week, right? Wrong. Today is...
Michelle Martin
Sep 18, 20224 min read
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Get well, live well, age well
Happy Labor Day weekend, everyone! Hope you are enjoying the festivities, an extra day off, or perhaps you are relaxing at one of my...
Michelle Martin
Sep 4, 20224 min read
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The Stress Mess
We all have some level of stress in our daily lives, wouldn't you agree? Between the uptick in Covid (new variant) and the January 6...
Michelle Martin
Jul 17, 20224 min read
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Time to Pull the Plug
Most of us are celebrating the Memorial Day weekend, and hopefully enjoying good weather, good food, and good company. We are...
Michelle Martin
May 29, 20223 min read
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What is NAFLD and why is it on the rise?
When we talk about a fatty liver it is about having too much adipose tissue in the liver, which keeps it from functioning properly. And...
Michelle Martin
May 22, 20223 min read
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Mothers Day Present
This Sunday, Mothers Day in the United States, is hopefully a time when you are able to get together with the women in your life who mean...
Michelle Martin
May 8, 20223 min read
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Spring into Action
Spring is always a time of renewal and rebirth, with new life and growth evident daily. A transformative time. And we so look forward to...
Michelle Martin
Apr 10, 20222 min read
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#nomoreresolutions
You really don’t need to make those New Year’s resolutions anymore. Stop beating yourself up, put that mirror away, get off the scales,...
Michelle Martin
Jan 2, 20223 min read
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