General Health – Dr. Andi, ND

Be Picky with Plastics: Bishenol-A (BPA)

June 22, 2019

Many of us are becoming concerned with the storage units that they are putting their food in. The majority of us cook a home-made meal, and put it in Tupperware or Ziploc baggies for storage in the fridge or freezer, then re-heat it in the microwave, in that same plastic container. The question is, is this safe? Bispenol-A (BPA) BPA is a chemical that was introduced in 1960. It is used to make hard, clear plastics, and is used in the resins that...

Are You Getting Your Beauty ZZZ's?

June 22, 2019

We all know that diet and exercise are key to optimizing health, and we know that a good night’s sleep is just as important! The problem is, too many of us just aren’t’ getting the amount of sleep we need. According to the Centre for Disease Control (CDC), 50-70 million adults in North America suffer from chronic sleep disorders. We understand the importance of a good night’s sleep, and want to help you get it. Adults have a need for...

Dry Skin Brushing

June 22, 2019

Many people carefully tend to the skin on their face, regularly exfoliating, cleansing, and moisturizing. But when's the last time you tended to the skin on the rest of your body? Your skin is your largest organ, after all, and there is one simple step you can add to your morning routine that can greatly improve its health – dry skin brushing. I'm not only referring to your skin's aesthetic appearance, either (although many would agree this...

Tips for Detoxing the Right Way

January 12, 2016

Tips for Detoxing the Right Way We all have our resolutions and one of the most popular ones is to get back in shape and make sure we detox all the excess from the holiday season. Dr. Andi provides a how-to guide on Detoxing, the right way. What are you actually doing when you detox? Although most of us try a detox for weight loss, it’s not the actual purpose, just a really great end result and excellent motivator to help keep...

Signs Of The Flu? Have A Healthy, Symptoms-Free Pregnancy

December 15, 2014

Signs Of The Flu? Have a healthy, Symptoms-Free Pregnancy It’s that time of year again. Flu season. If you’re expecting, you’ve probably already had your flu shot, and thelast thing you can even contemplate is catching a cold or flu in the middle of your pregnancy. In most cases, you’ll just have tough it out. How long does the flu last? Most people are much better within a week. But how much fun is that?! So I have good news for...

Sunscreen Facts: How To Choose the Right One!

May 20, 2014

There is a lot of controversy surrounding sun exposure, the use of sunscreen, as well as how to select a good sunscreen. We know that sun exposure is healthy in reasonable doses. For example, we need it to produce adequate amounts of vitamin D. Yet, too much sun exposure can lead to accelerated aging, sun damage, as well as an increased risk of cancer. Many people turn to sunscreens to prevent these negative side effects. Interestingly enough,...

Fatigue

May 20, 2014

Fatigue! Mornings start with multiple hits to the snooze button, burning eyes as you drag yourself (grumpily) out of bed; coffee, tea or some other kind of stimulant to get you going and hoping you'll have enough energy to make it through the day. If this is you, it may be time to take a look at what's really going on because: 1) This is not normal, and 2) There are options to help you fix this. On average, 10% of individuals worldwide are suffering...

What is Diabetes?

May 20, 2014

What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a condition in which your body is unable to manage the sugars in your blood. Today, over 9 million Canadians and 26 million Americans suffer from Type 2 diabetes and these rates continue to rise at alarming rates. There are actually three different types of diabetes. Gestation diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy. Type 1 diabetes, which usually occurs in children and adolescents. This form of diabetes is an...

Overcoming Plateaus

May 20, 2014

It happens to all of us. You’re in an amazing routine, your diet is great, you’re on track to meeting your weight loss, toning or muscle building goal. Then all of the sudden, it just stops. No matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to build any more muscle, lose any more weight or drop any more body fat. There is nothing more frustrating than putting in your best effort and not seeing the results you’re trying so hard to achieve. It’s...

Optimizing Energy - The Truestar Way!

May 20, 2014

Energy seems to be the one thing that most of us are lacking! Everyone seems to be looking for that one magic thing that will get rid of that nagging fatigue and help us make it through the day. So, let's look at Truestar's key areas of health and how optimizing each one can give you that energy boost you need! 1) Sleep According to the Centre for Disease Control (CDC), 50 to 70 million adults suffer from chronic sleep disorders. Sleep is...

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