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Women's Health, Nutrition Brittany Schamerhorn Women's Health, Nutrition Brittany Schamerhorn

Soy (Isoflavones) & Your Health

Soy can have some remarkable health benefits – yes despite what mainstream media may have led you to believe.

In a recent 2019 systematic review on soy the overall consensus was that soy and isoflavone consumption is more beneficial than harmful, and soy intake should be promoted as a part of a healthy diet.

So, what can adding soy do for you?

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Nutrition Samantha Lorette Nutrition Samantha Lorette

Nutrition Basics

Firstly before we get into the nitty-gritty I thought I’d talk about why nutrition is even important in the first place. The most common analogy that is given is that of the oil/gas in a car…

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Energy Brittany Schamerhorn Energy Brittany Schamerhorn

5 Causes of Fatigue

Fatigue is by-far the number one complaint that brings patients into my office. It is important that the symptom is properly investigated and that the cause is determined…

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Supplements, Nutrition Samantha Lorette Supplements, Nutrition Samantha Lorette

Magnesium

Ideally, magnesium is supposed to be the fourth most abundant mineral in our bodies. It is necessary for the synthesis of ATP, the body’s main form of energy, however, it is estimated that over 43% of Canadians do not get sufficient magnesium through the diet…

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Lifestyle, Stress Samantha Lorette Lifestyle, Stress Samantha Lorette

Rethinking Stress

Stress – We have all been lectured many times on how to reduce, overcome, beat, and manage the stress in our lives. We have all also heard about the consequences it can have on our body and our life…

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Samantha Lorette Samantha Lorette

Natural Doctors International

Three months ago I got on a plane headed to a new country filled with excitement and nerves. Suddenly I realized the adventure I was embarking on, and was unsure if I was prepared for it…

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