by Louise Kerwin | Jun 20, 2018 | The Writer's Nook
I’m Sick – Now What? The cold and flu season is at its peak right now and it hits hard and fast. While prevention is the best defense, what do we do when symptoms hit? Some of us prepare for the cold and flu season in the autumn by starting our immune protocols and...
by Louise Kerwin | Jun 11, 2018 | The Writer's Nook
Phytic Acid, The Mineral Reducer Do you soak or sprout your nuts, seeds, grains and legumes? Is it to help improve their digestibility? To help increase their nutrition? Perhaps, it’s to reduce phytic acid? I soak my nuts and some of my seeds to help with their...
by Louise Kerwin | Jun 5, 2018 | The Writer's Nook
Reduce Inflammation With These Key Foods Inflammation. It’s not just for health headlines. It’s a fact. Scientists are measuring levels of inflammation in our bodies and finding that it can be pretty bad for our health; this is especially true when it’s chronic...
by Louise Kerwin | May 29, 2018 | The Writer's Nook
Mindfulness and Meditation…Do They Really Work? Well…yes, they do really work. The fact is, science shows definite health benefits for people who use mindfulness and meditation. Before we dive in, let’s just make sure we’re on the same page when we say...
by Louise Kerwin | May 22, 2018 | The Writer's Nook
It may be temporary (acute), or long-term (chronic). Acute stress usually won’t mess with your health too much. It is your body’s natural reaction to circumstances, and can even be life-saving. Then, when the “threat” (a.k.a. “a tiger is chasing you”;) is gone, the...
