Parenting

Controversy: The New Food Pyramid and the Brain

Julia Phares

Published on: 13/01/2026

Whether you love this change to the food pyramid, or feel wary of it, it signals something that functional and natural health professionals have argued for years: macronutrient balance is not just a weight conversation. It is a brain conversation. For many people, especially those navigating mental, behavioral, and cognitive challenges, the proportions of protein, fats, and complex carbohydrates can meaningfully influence inflammation, blood sugar stability, neurotransmitter availability, sleep architecture, stress reactivity, and day-to-day emotional regulation.

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Navigating Frustration: Parenting Kids with ADHD

Julia Phares

Published on: 26/09/2023

Parenting kids with ADHD is challenging. In this blog, we will explore some of the common sources of frustration and offer strategies to help parents cope effectively.

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Vitamin D is NOT a Vitamin!

Julia Phares

Published on: 24/04/2023

Vitamin D is a hormone and not a vitamin; it is necessary for calcium and phosphate absorption from the gut into the bloodstream. Vitamin D is primarily produced in the skin in response to sunlight exposure, and is also absorbed from food.

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PARENTS: Hold the Line!

Julia Phares

Published on: 12/01/2023

Parenting is hard enough without the pressures of social media. We have to stop giving in and hold the line on our values and decisions for our children.

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