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Every year the question of “what do I get so and so for the holidays?” daunts us all. This year, I hope that my Healthy & Ethical & Fun Holiday Gift Guide gives you some ideas for yourself and others. Happy shopping my friends!

A migraine is the number one cause of disability in the world and is defined as a brain disorder that involves a number of abnormal neuronal networks that interact at numerous levels of the nervous system [R]. That sounds pretty complex and rather scary, doesn’t it? And we often downplay migraines because they´re “normal” and everybody gets them. While they are common, it's important to understand what causes them and therefore, how we can possibly prevent such debilitating times. Unfortunately, most migraines are labelled as having no identifiable underlying cause, but there are certainly some pathophysiological occurrences that have been shown to trigger the onset of a migraine.

You wouldn’t imagine that a condition in women’s ovaries could be related to the liver. But actually, significant research including a recent study done in 2018 found that women with a hormonal condition called polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) were twice as likely to develop a liver disease known as non-alcoholic fatty liver [R]. Sounds wild, right? Let’s delve into this.

Heavy metals are environmental pollutants that are naturally found on the earth and are used in many applications including agriculture, medicine, and industry. Despite their various uses, they are also harmful and thus considered toxins.