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Leena Mahtani: Sep 17, 2022 8:39:54 PM
We all know that feeling when our stomach is upset - we can't focus, we're in a bad mood, and everything seems to be going wrong. It's no surprise then that the gut has been called the "second brain". The gut-brain axis is the communication pathway...
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Leena Mahtani: Sep 9, 2022 10:09:41 PM
Did you know that your body contains more bacterial cells than human cells? Most of these bacteria live in your gastrointestinal tract and are known...
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Leena Mahtani: Aug 29, 2022 9:38:51 PM
You may have heard the term “leaky gut” and not been sure what it means. You aren’t alone. The application of the term does mean that something is...
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Leena Mahtani: Aug 28, 2022 10:34:38 PM
Hormones are the body's chemical messengers. They are produced by the endocrine system, a collection of glands that control, manage and coordinate...
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Leena Mahtani: Aug 19, 2022 8:43:05 PM
Acid reflux is a common condition that is characterized by a burning pain called heartburn in the lower chest. It occurs when stomach contents flow...
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Leena Mahtani: Aug 14, 2022 10:17:30 PM
Between work, family, and social obligations, it's hard to find time for yourself. But incorporating a few Ayurvedic practices into your daily...
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Leena Mahtani: Aug 13, 2022 4:17:41 PM
Humans seem to know instinctively that spending time outdoors is good for us. We are naturally drawn to activities such as hiking, spending time in...
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Leena Mahtani: Aug 10, 2022 4:47:23 PM
Your circadian rhythm – also known as your body's internal clock – is responsible for how awake or tired you feel at certain times of the day. We...
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Leena Mahtani: Aug 5, 2022 10:39:55 PM
It’s interesting to think about how we humans live in present-day society vs. how we lived in the past. Not that long ago, we were outside foraging...
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Leena Mahtani: Jul 29, 2022 10:40:10 PM
There’s increasing evidence that gut health is important to an individual’s health. An unhealthy gut can cause problems to a person’s immunity,...
