Regenerate Stem Cells

3D rendering of orange cells in a laboratory flask

So, what does the term regenerate mean, referring to stem cell use and the new therapies that have been made available. PRP (Platelet rich plasma) can be used to assist with growth of bone tissue when required to repair an injury.  This is relatively new science in regenerating injured bones, so new bone is formed.  […]

Who is Weston Price?

Vintage dental examination in 1930s setting

Weston A. Price is a Canadian that you have probably never heard of.  Price was a dentist that travelled all around the world and through his research connected diet to physical health.  Price also was the forerunner of understanding tooth decay, and his research was the foundation that influenced nutrition. Weston was the first to […]

Adults Suffering From Childhood Trauma

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It is estimated that 60% of adults have experienced childhood trauma of some sort.  64% of adults report having an ACE, Adverse Childhood Experience. Children often do not tell about the incident for many reasons, including being afraid of getting into trouble, shame, guilt or self blame about the events; fear of the offender, fear […]

What is Cortisol?

Tablet displaying cortisol chemical formula with DNA helix and lab tools

Cortisol is a critical hormone and can be called a “stress hormone” which is produced by the adrenal glands.  Cortisol affects nearly every organ and tissue in your body.  What most people do not know is the cortisol’s primary function is to regulate metabolism, controlling blood sugar and blood pressure, suppressing inflammation, and managing your […]

What is Healing?

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Healing can have some negative tension to it, in general it is thought of as the act of becoming healthy again. Individuals who have experienced trauma might not associate your physical issues with your trauma experience.  The other issue is that there might be a fear of vulnerability.  There are five warning signs of stress; […]

Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal glands on kidneys with sthescope

What is adrenal fatigue, and what causes it?  If you are someone that has experienced childhood trauma then your adrenal glands have been producing and producing and producing excess cortisol because your body believes it is necessary for your survival.  Possibly creating this message through overthinking or negative thoughts on safety. If you are experiencing […]

ACE Childhood Trauma

Adverse Childhood Experiences note with stethoscope on wooden desk

What exactly does ACE mean?  Adverse Childhood Experience regarding childhood trauma. These are childhood experiences that are stressful, potentially traumatic events or situation like abuse, neglect or household dysfunction. These experiences can have a negative long-term impact on the person’s physical health, mental health and behaviour.   Some of us have more resiliency than others, why […]

Safe Cleaners Recipe

Natural cleaning products with vinegar, spray bottle, sponge on wooden table

So now that we have the scent issue for the laundry safe and effective ideas, as provided in the previous blog.  What about cleaning products for the entire house that are safe and effective.  Easy. The safest and easiest household cleaner is vinegar and water 2 cups water and 1/2 cup white vinegar.  You can […]

Are Household Cleaners Safe?

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Are household cleaners safe?  Read the labels and cautions on those labels before using them. Many household cleaners can pose health risks due to exposure to harsh chemicals. Many common cleaning products contain ingredients that can irritate the skin, eyes, respiratory problems like asthma, and in some cases be linked to long-term heal issues like […]

Facts on Glyphosate

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Stephanie Seneff PhD and researcher at MIT has shed light on the dangers associated with glyphosate. The chemical glyphosate is used as a weed killer used for crops, in gardens, parks and forests. The product may have different names but was originally created in 1961 as a agent to strip mineral deposited off pipes and […]

Attention

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Today, we welcome our first guest blogger,  Shannon Smith, J.D., M.S., who has generously allowed us to post one of her LinkedIN feeds. Your attention shapes your reality. Your attention shapes your brain. Science shows your brain Is being sculpted by what you focus on.You have the controls in your grasp. Here’s the brain science truth […]

Scents

Colourful essential oils and flowers for aromatherapy

Scents are in many products we use in our households, most commercials are encouraging us to use scented deodorant, laundry detergents or now we can add scent in the dryer with dryer beads designed to add additional scent to clothing, or in the washer or both for extra scent. Apparently, we need scent! These beads […]