"In theory, we should obtain all the necessary nutrients to function properly as human beings from our diets. This is true in most cases for all essential nutrients. Unfortunately, things have changed drastically in both..."

"Part 3- the final post of this series, will be tying everything you have learned thus far together. We will be taking you through athlete dietary and supplemental interventions you can utilize to help improve the health of your microbiome..."

"The human microbiome is a modulator of immune function, inflammation, energy harvest, metabolism and oxidative stress yet it is rarely discussed in athlete nutrition programs. If you are feeling a bit lost, you may..."

"According to a recent annual survey, Omega-3 supplements are a top 10 supplement currently being consumed by North Americans. And it's easy to see why – Omega-3s are one of the..."

"The microbiome is a collection of trillions of commensal, symbiotic and pathogenic organisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses etc) that live within the human body . The microbiome can be a difficult aspect of the..."

"Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting approximately 15-20% of children and 1-3% of adults across the globe. AD can be described as dry, itchy, flakey scalp, irritated skin, and hair loss in the..."

"Endometriosis is often thought of as a painful condition that women experience with their periods. This condition affects between 10-15% of women, but there is still a lot we don’t know about it [1]. While only some of the...."

"Having a perfect diet isn’t realistic for anyone, but making a few small changes can have a big difference in the inflammatory pathways in your body; translating into decreased pain and increased..."

"With the abundance of information out there regarding popular diets, how do you wade through it all and figure out what’s best for you as an individual? How do you determine what is actually effective and what is simply a passing..."

"As the seasons start to change and we see the transition in the weather from bright and long summer days to the shorter and darker days of winter, many start to notice a shift in their mood. This is often associated with..."

"Many women experience painful cramps with their period every month. Despite being very common, intense pain during periods is not actually “normal”. It is absolutely normal to have some kind of sensation with your period..."

"Cognitive decline is an unfortunate reality that many must face with aging. It is important to distinguish that there is a difference in severity between age-associated memory impairment..."