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Discover Wellness Within: Why B Better is Your Path to Holistic Health

Written by razi on March 20, 2024. Posted in Holistic Health, Professional Development & Industry Insights, Wellness in Practice.

Navigating the world of health and wellness can often feel overwhelming, with a constant influx of information and trends that come and go. B Better stands out as a beacon of hope, guidance, and community in this landscape. Created by Bernadette Abraham, a renowned expert in functional nutrition and holistic living, B Better is more than just an online platform; it’s a welcoming community for those dedicated to living a holistic lifestyle. The Modern Health Dilemma Facing health challenges without adequate solutions from traditional medicine is a common issue. This leads to...

The 6 Pillars of Health: Finding Balance in the Corporate World

Written by ariana-golub on March 13, 2024. Posted in Holistic Health, Wellness in Practice, Workplace Wellness.

Raise your hand if you’re a working adult who has let their health take a back seat? Between the endless meetings, deadlines, and commitments, we’re left with little time or energy to focus on our well-being. However, achieving a balance between our professional and personal lives is essential for our overall health and happiness. But where does one start? There is so much conflicting information out there that even the most well-intentioned person ends up overwhelmed. Strict elimination diets, confusing protocols, expensive supplements, tiring workouts. How do you...

The Ultimate Guide to Workplace Wellness: Tips and Strategies from B Better

Written by Daniel on March 6, 2024. Posted in Active Living, Holistic Health, Wellness in Practice, Workplace Wellness.

In the hectic realm of corporate life, where there is always a deadline on the horizon and stress levels are always on the rise, finding a healthy work-life balance can often feel like a challenging aspiration. If you’re among the tribe of health-conscious corporate pioneers seeking the perfect synergy between professional success and personal well-being, you’ve just landed in the right place. Welcome to “The Ultimate Guide to Workplace Wellness: Tips and Strategies from B Better! Tip 1: How to sleep deep and wake up with energy We all know that...

Are You A Mosquito Magnet?

Written by b-better on June 26, 2023. Posted in Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Holistic Health, Recipes. No Comments on Are You A Mosquito Magnet?

Have you ever wondered why mosquitos are attracted to some people but not others? ???? ⁣⁣⁣⁣One theory seems to lie in our ability to breakdown carbs and sugar! ⁣⁣⁣⁣I learned a while ago that those with a need for B vitamins are more prone to insect bites – specifically, vitamin B1 or thiamine.⁣⁣⁣Why? Because vitamin B1 helps us break down carbs more effectively.⁣⁣⁣As you may know, our skin is an elimination pathway.⁣⁣⁣⁣If carbs/sugars aren’t metabolized properly, the chemical byproducts can be eliminated through the skin. This is what’s suspected to make some people more...

Is Accutane The Acne Medication Helpful or Harmful?

Written by b-better on June 15, 2023. Posted in Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Holistic Health, Recipes. No Comments on Is Accutane The Acne Medication Helpful or Harmful?

Accutane is a controversial topic. Yes, it’s effective for a lot of people, but it also comes with a lot of risks. These risks should thoroughly be discussed and weighed with your physician.⁣ Recently a B Better member asked us how she can support her son during his Accutane treatment. Understanding the mechanisms behind these risks can guide the type of support needed: ⁣⁣⁣⁣???????? ???????????? ???????? ????????????????????????????:⁣⁣⁣⁣Since Accutane causes mucosal erosion and leads to loss of barrier function, including “leaky gut” and malabsorption, supporting mucosal...

Do You Use Homeopathy? (Tip for Hormonal Headache)

Written by b-better on May 30, 2023. Posted in Alternative Therapies, Holistic Health, Mental & Emotional Well-being. No Comments on Do You Use Homeopathy? (Tip for Hormonal Headache)

I shared the below images in my Instagram stories the other day and got flooded with DMs so thought to share my story and address your questions here.⁣⁣⁣⁣I am in the perimenopausal years (typically between 40 & 50 years of age), and with that can come a rollercoaster of hormonal changes and symptoms.⁣⁣⁣⁣I started getting cyclical headaches. Like clockwork.⁣ ????⁣⁣⁣With progesterone declining at a faster rate than estrogen due to the natural aging process, and with estrogen’s erratic surges, we can experience estrogen dominant symptoms. Yay. ????⁣⁣⁣⁣It’s these fluctuations in estrogen...

Is Your Water Safe?

Written by b-better on May 30, 2023. Posted in Holistic Health, Technology & Wellness, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Is Your Water Safe?

One thing I’ve always appreciated about restaurants in North America is the culture of offering free water to their customers. But unfortunately, it’s usually unfiltered tap water that is served, which is contaminated with a host of chemicals. Coincidentally, while I was visiting the US recently, I received an email from the EWG (i.e. Environmental Working Group, a US non-profit organization that informs people on product safety), showing that many tap waters contain hexavalent chromium; the cancer-causing chemical made notorious by the 2000 film “Erin Brokovich” starring Julia...

Downside of Vitamin D

Written by b-better on November 1, 2022. Posted in Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Holistic Health. No Comments on Downside of Vitamin D

With so many people supplementing blindly with vitamin D these days, I wanted to share this PSA. Yes, vitamin D is amazing for immunity. BUT – please remember that Vitamin D is NOT a vitamin. It’s a prohormone that has hormone effects in the body, and therefore must be treated like a hormone.⁣ ⁣ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bernadette Abraham | Functional Medicine (@bernadette.abraham) ⁣ ⁣⁣As I briefly mentioned in my story, long-term high-dose vitamin D supplementation can:⁣⁣⁣⁣1- Deplete vitamin A. What do we need vitamin A for?⁣⁣⁣⁣✔️Epithelial...

Beware of High Dose Zinc Supplementation

Written by b-better on October 24, 2022. Posted in Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Holistic Health. No Comments on Beware of High Dose Zinc Supplementation

Remember that all micronutrients dance together!⁣ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bernadette Abraham | Functional Medicine (@bernadette.abraham) ⁣⁣If you supplement with a single micronutrient (vitamin/mineral), there needs to be justification for doing so, especially in high doses.⁣⁣⁣Testing allows you to determine if there’s a need for a particular nutrient, how much to take, and most importantly WHEN TO STOP taking it. I think this is often the missing piece.⁣⁣⁣⁣In the absence of testing, cycling on/off supplements every 3 months or so is an...

Headaches In The Sun?

Written by b-better on September 5, 2022. Posted in Active Living, Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Holistic Health. No Comments on Headaches In The Sun?

Do you get headaches when you’re out in the heat or spending time in the sun? ☀️ ⁣ I felt one coming on today, but thankfully I was able to relieve it naturally. So I decided to share my troubleshooting tips in the hope that they will be useful to you as well. ????⁣ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bernadette Abraham | Functional Medicine Coach (@bernadette.abraham) ⁣1️⃣ A headache is often an early sign of dehydration. So drink up! Natural spring water from a glass bottle is best, otherwise, choose filtered water. Avoid plastic bottles. I also add...