You’ve heard that iron is a nutrient critical for energy, but did you know it’s not just your heart or other muscles that need iron to be energized? Your brain’s cells, called neurons, demand considerable amounts of iron too. Our brains use iron t...
If you think that stress is affecting your digestion, you could be right. The old narrative in medicine was that the cause of IBS is not clear. A modern perspective acknowledges the impacts of gut microbes and stress on digestion. I will share wha...
If you think that stress is affecting your digestion, you could be right. The old narrative in medicine was that the cause of IBS is not clear. A modern perspective acknowledges the impacts of gut microbes and stress on digestion. I will share w...
Sunscreen, cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing regularly, you may think you’re taking pretty good care of your skin. These are important steps but they’re external remedies, and as we all know, beauty is more than skin-deep. Healthy, glowing ...
Just like you, your skin needs healthy boundaries to live its best life
Your skin is your largest organ, wrapping you in multiple tissue paper-like layers. Amazingly, these fine layers are strong enough to protect you and complex enough to perform...
Should I set a resolution to lose weight this year, or not?
Every year, millions of people make New Year’s Resolutions to live their best lives and be their best selves. Losing weight is usually at the top of the list. The six most common New Yea...
In 2014, Flora joined forces with Gandalf products, a Canadian brand from the company Viesun, which has been around in the province of Quebec since 1994. Gandalf Spirulina™ is an algae superfood made from the Arthrospira platensis species. Spiruli...
As previously featured on onbetterliving.com.
Even if you have the willpower of champions, the last few months of the year can make it challenging to stick to a healthy routine.
With the colder weather of winter and less daylight, naturally, we fe...
Previously featured on onbetterliving.com
If you want a glowing complexion and you’re not working exfoliation into your skincare routine, you’re missing out on its benefits. The best part is you don’t need fancy or expensive skincare products.
Ins...
Healthy digestion is more than getting food into your stomach to satisfy those hunger pangs. Of course, chowing down on delicious things is part of the fun.
But having truly healthy digestion means you’re breaking down food your body can easily ab...
It’s universally accepted that humans can taste five dominant basic flavors: sweet, salty, savory (umami), sour, and, of course, bitter. While salty or sweet are pleasing to our taste buds, bitter foods like grapefruit or broccoli with their unmis...
Ah, the holidays —a time to gather with loved ones, reflect on what makes us feel grateful, and stuff our faces with rich, fatty, glorious food. (We’re pretty sure the word “piehole” has its origins in this holiday.)
No shade if you overindulge th...
