Over the past decade, public awareness of the gut microbiome has grown enormously. Many people now understand that the digestive tract contains trillions of microorganisms that influence digestion, immune function, metabolism and overall health. Probiotics, fermented foods and microbiome diversity have become common topics of discussion in both healthcare and popular media. At the same [...]
A common question we get asked at Vive is what the differences between ‘Over-the-Counter’ (OTC) and ‘Practitioner Only’ (PO) products are. There are some important differences with regards to quality & efficacy between them that are important to discuss. As practitioners, we care deeply about efficacy, safety & prescribing reliable, quality formulas that have evidence to back [...]
Mindy Duncan | Clinical Naturopath Nourish Naturopathy As Naturopaths we like to think of adaptogens as our secret weapons. Adaptogens by definition increase the resistance to physical, environmental, emotional or biological stressors, and restore normal physiological function to the body. They are known as ‘whole-body tonics’. In other words, during times of chronic or increased stress, [...]
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