Increasing oxytocin levels (during confinement)

Some of you may already be familiar with oxytocin, also dubbed as the love or bonding hormone. It is produced by the hypothalamus, secreted by the pituitary gland and is often said to be boosted by human touch and positive social interactions. It plays a key role in reproduction, childbirth, recognition, sexual arousal and bonding […]

Eating too “healthy”? – Expert interview with Keith Littlewood

Most of my readers know I believe in thorough medical testing and have certain set ideas about nutrition. However, I also think it’s important to take a step back and listen to other points of views and question ourselves from time to time. Today, I want to introduce you to an expert who has helped […]

The science of breath – expert interview with Keith Littlewood

In our day and age, we notice our breath when we run out of it or when we use it as a tool. When you are stressed, you breathe, when you meditate, you breathe, when you need to make a specific effort, you breathe, when you need to go deeper into a yoga pose, you […]

The “calories in calories out” myth

I am always shocked to realize how many people today still think that losing/gaining weight is all about “calories in, calories out”, despite all the research that demonstrates otherwise. Today’s post is really about explaining why that theory is outdated. I hope it can be help some of you, especially the ladies out there who have tried changing […]