Author: Maggi Pier

Nostalgia is a powerful force whether we’re talking childhood memories, national institutions or even our taste buds. After the many difficulties and setbacks associated with the last 12 months, delicious and comforting food steeped in nostalgia is once again on the move, which explains why Popcorn Kitchen is proud to unveil two new lines for…

As humans strive to live longer and healthier lives, longevity experts are on a mission not only to prolong lifespans, but to increase the number of years people live free of debilitating disease. Scientists at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health assembled an international research team to discover how healthy lifestyle habits you…

Oxidative therapy involves treating the body with different forms of oxygen. With singlet oxygen, O2, and O3, which is Ozone. Bio-oxidative medicine uses oxygen as supportive or primary therapy for chronic conditions, including infections, inflammation, cancer-related issues, and the restoration and revitalization of tissues and cells. In Europe, bio-oxidative treatments have been used effectively for almost 100 years……

You’re hitting that final rep around the track, going all out for one last sprint when it hits: The nausea starts deep in your gut, rising up to your forehead until you’re sure you’re gonna lose your lunch before you cross that finish line. Although intense exercise can trigger the release of those “feel-good” hormones,…

Ever have those days where you feel like an alien has taken over your body and your mind. That you’re somewhere in there but just out of reach. That you can’t control your thoughts, or what comes out of your mouth? I call that alien ‘hormones.’ I woke up this morning and my first thoughts were deeply…

Whether we realize it or not, our level of self-esteem affects every area of our lives including how we view ourselves, our relationships, and even our careers. Terri Cole, a licensed psychotherapist and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free, defines self-esteem as “how you experience…

When you think about the best exercises for heart health, stretching might not immediately come to mind. After all, cardio workouts—like running, biking, or HIIT—gets most of the clout when it comes to lowering your blood pressure, strengthening your ticker, and diminishing your risk of cardiovascular disease. (And hey, that rep is well deserved.) But…

If losing an hour of sleep has got you all messed up this week, you’re not alone. My whole self-care routine was completely thrown off when the clocks sprung forward. But thankfully, I’m starting to find my groove again, and have a lot to look forward to this weekend (other than catching up on sleep),…

World Sleep Day, Friday 18 March, 2022 Why is sleep so important? Sleep is an essential component of human health and survival. Without regular sleep, we can suffer from reduced immune function, impaired memory and concentration, an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes as well as weight gain and poor mental health [i]. According…

Abdominal pain. Chest pain. Fatigue. Joint pain or stiffness. Mouth sores and skin rashes. Digestive distress. What do these ailments all have in common? They could be symptoms of systemic inflammation.  Inflammation 101 For starters, it’s important to distinguish the difference between acute vs. chronic inflammation. When it comes to acute inflammation, it’s probably what…