Most of us are familiar with essential nutrients such as the B vitamins, vitamin D, zinc, and calcium. But there are many other nutrients that support the normal structures and functions in the bod...
September 23, 2024 • Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Although menopause is a transition that happens for all women, it remains a mystery for many. This is partly because the transition is not always black and white. Some women experience its obvious ...
November 6, 2023 • Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Menopause is a sure sign a woman’s body is changing – and that means her diet and nutritional needs are also changing. Although eating a balanced diet and meeting nutritional needs every day might ...
March 2, 2023 • Jacqueline Jacques, ND
You might already know that stress has a direct impact on appetite, food preferences, and perhaps even body weight. But do you know why stress has that affect? Acute stress If you experience an acu...
January 28, 2023 • Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Nutritional supplements that support immune health are being talked about a lot lately – particularly vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc.* But other nutrients also play an important role in supporting ...
January 13, 2023 • Jacqueline Jacques, ND
The thing most people think about when they think of hops is beer. So if the first thing that popped into your mind when you read this blog title was a big glass of your favorite IPA, then you prob...
December 8, 2022 • Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Hormones are unique chemical messengers in the body. They are made by specialized tissues called glands – examples include the thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal glands, as well as the ovaries and tes...
August 2, 2022 • Jacqueline Jacques, ND
While you may know that carrying excess weight can negatively impact heart health, do you know why it does? Being overweight or obese can put a direct strain on the heart, which means the heart mus...
July 25, 2022 • Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Niacin, also called vitamin B3, is part of the family of B-complex vitamins. Niacin is an essential nutrient that is utilized in so many body processes they can’t all be listed here. As a coenzyme ...
November 9, 2021 • Jacqueline Jacques, ND