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Nutrition and Public Health


Transform Your Health with Effective Weight Management for Women
Achieving a healthy weight is a vital aspect of overall wellness, particularly for women navigating the complexities of health and lifestyle changes. With a vast amount of information available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start.
Marcia Howard
Jul 164 min read


🌿Foods That Work Like Berberine – Natural Blood Sugar and Metabolic Support
When it comes to balancing blood sugar and supporting metabolism naturally, berberine has gained attention for good reason. This plant compound—found in herbs like goldenseal and barberry—has been shown to support insulin sensitivity, weight loss, and even gut health.
Marcia Howard
Jul 112 min read


Three Herbs That May Improve Heart Health
February is Heart Health Month. Cardiovascular Disease remains the number one killer among men and women. so we must keep the conversation..
Marcia Howard
Feb 21, 20245 min read


Can I take more than one herb at a time?
Herbal medicine, or the use of plants and their parts to treat illnesses and injuries.............
Marcia Howard
Feb 7, 20244 min read


Your brain is hardwired for novelty
Because your brain is hardwired to like new, fun, and different things.
When you try something new – or take up a new challenge...
Marcia Howard
Aug 18, 20233 min read


3 things I learned from my recent flu experience.
I have always been told I should write a book about my life and I have to say, I do think about it from time to time. It’s not that I...
Marcia Howard
Mar 5, 20226 min read


Two health products I never go without.
A happy gut leads to a happy life. Gut dysbiosis has been linked to depression, autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome,...
Marcia Howard
Feb 14, 20224 min read


What to do when your legs feel like logs
I know this sounds funny but have you ever experienced getting out of bed and your legs just felt like two pieces of timber? For several...
Marcia Howard
Jan 14, 20223 min read


Let’s make healthy the “new normal” in 2022
Have you made your new year resolutions yet? I am not much for resolutions as they seldom ever get fulfilled across the year. The three...
Marcia Howard
Dec 31, 20214 min read


‘Tis the season to eat plenty…..or is it?
I speak for myself at this time as I say, I absolutely LOVE Christmas. It is the time of year when families and friends are happy to get...
Marcia Howard
Dec 22, 20214 min read


Why should I have detox days?
The first thing that comes to mind when you think of the word “detox” is a restrictive diet requiring many of our favourite foods to be...
Marcia Howard
Dec 15, 20213 min read


As Well As Supporting Your Gut Health, Probiotics Can Balance Your Hormones and Make Your Liver Heal
Probiotics are bacteria that are beneficial to your health and regulate how your body functions. As it turns out the scientists were...
Marcia Howard
Nov 8, 20213 min read


Easy Tips for Reading Nutrition Labels
If you are like other consumers, you look at nutrition labels to understand the contents of the food you may have just bought but this...
Marcia Howard
Sep 18, 20213 min read


Is Your Diet Causing Your Abdominal Bloating?
Abdominal bloating is a pesky symptom that most people experience repeatedly throughout their life. It can be caused by a variety of...
Marcia Howard
Aug 17, 20213 min read


The battle of the hormones…it’s really not you.
Hormones in your body significantly affect your appetite, weight, and mood, among other things. These chemical messengers also control...
Marcia Howard
Jul 18, 20213 min read


Sleep….are we getting enough?
A lack of sleep can adversely affect your mental and physical health. According to a study, one in three Americans suffer from sleep...
Marcia Howard
Jul 9, 20213 min read


The truth about detoxing – 4 biggest myths debunked
Thanks to much of what we hear in the media, detoxing has earned a reputation for being unhealthy and even unsafe. When you hear the word...
Marcia Howard
Jul 3, 20213 min read


Managing acid reflux in 3 easy steps
Acid reflux is probably one of the most uncomfortable digestive disorders I have encountered. Perhaps not to be measured with a gallstone...
Marcia Howard
Jun 21, 20213 min read


It’s ok to eavesdrop.
The use of organophosphates in the United Kingdom. The one useful tool I have found very helpful in managing my health is eavesdropping....
Marcia Howard
May 3, 20214 min read


Happy Resurrection Sunday!
Hallelujah, Jesus is alive! As children, in my household, we grew up thinking Easter meant chocolate eggs and yummy traditional foods,...
Marcia Howard
Apr 4, 20211 min read
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