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Mental Health

How to Offset Stress, Long Drives & Travelling

Mental Health

How to Offset Stress, Long Drives & Travelling

Adaptogen(n.): A natural substance—typically a plant or herb— that helps the body resist and adapt to physical, emotional, and environmental stres...

Healthy Aging

3 Foundational Pillars of Aging

Initially, I thought about titling this piece “Aging Gracefully.” But that would be a fat, bold-faced lie. Aging is a relentless negotiation with y...

Sustainability

Returning to Our Roots at Optimum Health

Nature teaches us that change is unavoidable. Just as the seasons turn—summer’s abundance gives way to autumn, and winter heaves a heavy sigh jus...

Respiratory Health

GSH+: The Best Defense Against Smoke Damage and Lung Irritation

As wildfire smoke continues to blanket large parts of Canada this summer, many people are feeling the effects, especially in their lungs. Irritatio...

Hormonal Health

Supporting (Not Fighting) Perimenopause

I’m in my late 30s. 40 is quickly approaching. My body has started to make its needs very clear. In my 20s and early 30s, I was fuelled by ambition...

Allergies

Is Your Lymphatic System Making Allergy Season Worse?

Sure, April showers and May flowers are lovely and all, but might have you reaching for allergy meds more than you’d like. Have you considered you...

Immune Support

The Gut is the Foundation of Your Immunity

Optimum Immunity has been approved by Health Canada with the claim: "Helps Maintain Immune Function". Yet remember, you can't properly discuss mai...

Gut & Digestive Health

Herbal Spotlight: Peppermint for the Gut, Skin, & Spirits

Today we’re delving into Peppermint (Mentha × piperita). With its refreshing aroma and menthol kick, it’s always been the coolest kid on the block....

Gut & Digestive Health

Stress, Sleep, & the Gut-Skin Axis

Ever had a “gut feeling” that your breakouts are more than just skin deep? You might be onto something. In recent years, we’ve uncovered an intimat...

Heart Health

Caring for your Heart... What's Important for Cardiovascular Health?

Discover natural ways to care for your heart with proven tips for improving cardiovascular health. Start strengthening your heart today with simple...

Allergies

The Lung Health Line-Up: Say Goodbye to Lingering Coughs

Boost lung health and say goodbye to lingering coughs with natural remedies. Learn effective tips for clear airways and better respiratory wellness.

Gut & Digestive Health

Balance the Feast: Festive Digestion and Liver Tips

The holiday season is synonymous with lavish meals, festive drinks, and more than a few rounds of dessert. From carnivals, seasonal markets, and fe...

Immune Support

Holiday Hustle, Meet Your Match: Natural Ways to Stay Calm and Energized

Here we go again! The days are shorter, social calendars fill up, tasty treats crowd the break room, and the music in grocery stores turns distinc...