In a perfect world, food would offer all of the nutrition that a woman needs. However, when it comes to vitamins and minerals, there are many things working against us. The food we eat now is less nutrient dense than
Your hormones not only help to control your menstrual cycle and reproductive function, but they also have noticeable impacts on the health of your skin. The skin is the body’s largest organ and plays many important roles like providing a
What is a Low FODMAP Diet? "FODMAPs are a group of sugars that are not completely digested or absorbed in our intestines. When FODMAPs reach the small intestine, they move slowly, attracting water. When they pass into the large intestine, FODMAPs
I’ve never been a coffee drinker. While I enjoy the taste, chronic digestive issues and the jitters that often accompany a cup of coffee have always deterred me. And while my cupboards are constantly overflowing with every kind of tea
These days it's so easy to get carried away with the latest food and diet trends, to demonize certain foods because we've been told they're "bad" for us, or to try countless supplements that are supposed to help with digestion.
Seeds are not only a trendy topping on avocado toast and smoothie bowls - they also do wonders for our skin. In fact, here's how seeds can help fight acne, and protect overall skin health. First off, it’s important to understand
Sometimes, being a woman and dealing with your monthly flow may seem hard enough, but to top that off, many women also experience digestive disturbances at the same time of the month. Although menstruation is truly a beautiful thing, it
SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. It is essentially an excessive amount of bacteria in the small intestine from lack of movement in the small intestine (1). How do you know if you have SIBO? Testing may be beneficial since the
Sisley Killam from The Pure Life shares her top three best skincare tips for the summer! As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Sisley focuses on nutrition, lifestyle and skincare products to help clear acne and support healthy skin. Summer SkinCare Tip
So you’ve heard that pumpkin seeds and berries are good foods for fighting acne, but you don’t really know how they factor into a healthy skin diet? Sisley Killam, Holistic Nutritionist and founder of The Pure Life, shares her day