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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...

Benefits of Sunlight 20-30 mins Upon Rising

Written by b-better on May 30, 2023. Posted in Active Living, Mental & Emotional Well-being, Technology & Wellness. No Comments on Benefits of Sunlight 20-30 mins Upon Rising

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I preach getting full-spectrum sunlight within 20-30 mins of waking.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣To help boost our Cortisol Awakening Response or “CAR” for short. ⁣⁣⁣⁣When full-spectrum light hits our eyes when we wake up, our central nervous system produces a boat load of cortisol from our adrenal glands.⁣ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bernadette Abraham | Functional Medicine (@bernadette.abraham) ⁣Cortisol is known as our “stress” hormone but it also has many other benefits (pictured).⁣⁣⁣⁣This rapid spike of cortisol...

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Written by walid@origenx.io on February 8, 2023. Posted in Uncategorized. No Comments on Hello world!

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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...

Balancing Blood Sugar Guide

Written by b-better on October 18, 2022. Posted in Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Recipes, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Balancing Blood Sugar Guide

Do you crave sugar and carbs? Get “hangry” or feel shaky if you skip a meal? Low energy? Have brain fog and difficulty concentrating? Can’t lose weight despite eating like a bird? Have higher triglycerides? ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣These scream blood sugar dysregulation which I provide plenty of solutions for inside my blood sugar course in ???? ???????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????, including tests & supplements to discuss with your practitioner. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bernadette Abraham | Functional Medicine...

Jet Lag Tips

Written by b-better on October 7, 2022. Posted in Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Recipes, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Jet Lag Tips

I know it’s a little late, but I promised to share my jet lag tips after my summer travel so SAVE this post for your next trip! ⁣ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bernadette Abraham | Functional Medicine (@bernadette.abraham) ⁣⁣⁣1️⃣ Our wake-sleep hormones cortisol and melatonin are tied to the rhythm of the sun and moon. So getting outside at different times of the day and grounding as often and as long as possible is my preferred way of helping reset my circadian rhythm to the new time zone. ⁣⁣⁣⁣2️⃣ My homeopath recommends I take Arnica...

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...

What Your Stool Color Means

Written by b-better on August 3, 2022. Posted in Detox & Cleanse, Family & Child Wellness, Holistic Health. No Comments on What Your Stool Color Means

As gross or taboo as it may seem, poop, stool, #2, or whatever you like to call it, is an essential part of our physiology. We all do it (hopefully), and it provides a significant amount of information about our gut health, and therefore our overall health.⁣ ????????So step 1, start looking! Ask your kids to look too; and to tell you if it’s not brown.⁣⁣⁣⁣????????Step 2. Know the warning signs.⁣⁣⁣⁣⚠️????❤️Black and bright red could indicate internal bleeding, so do seek medical attention. But there are some other less scary reasons for it:⁣ •large amounts of black foods, iron...

4 Possible Causes of Post-Covid Hair Loss

Written by b-better on June 30, 2022. Posted in Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Holistic Health, Mental & Emotional Well-being. No Comments on 4 Possible Causes of Post-Covid Hair Loss

One of my beta members asked for suggestions in our private B Better community on how to deal with post-C hair loss. ⁣I thought I would share my reply with all of you too since it’s a pretty common occurrence. Below are the 4 main causes of hair loss after getting covid: While some experienced it transiently, others are still struggling with hair loss and hair growth.⁣ Hopefully, this post helps some of the possible mechanisms of action that can lead to hair loss after an infection, and some testing suggestions to ask your doctor about. I’ll also...

Is Your Probiotic Making You Constipated?

Written by b-better on June 30, 2022. Posted in Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Holistic Health, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Is Your Probiotic Making You Constipated?

I shared this tip in my IG stories and got flooded with DMs so I thought I’d share it here too and further expand on it.⁣⁣⁣⁣First off, know that our gut microbiome is teeming with beneficial and opportunistic microbial species. ⁣⁣⁣⁣Scientists are still learning and discovering new genera, species and strains, including their respective health benefits, so while taking a probiotic seems to be the popular recommendation these days, know that just like diets, there’s no one-size-fits-all probiotic. Different circumstances call for different probiotics.⁣⁣⁣⚠️For instance, those with...

Natural Allergy Relief Infusion

Written by b-better on June 2, 2022. Posted in Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Holistic Health, Recipes. 2 Comments on Natural Allergy Relief Infusion

I’ve been getting many messages asking about natural remedies for allergy relief. Enter herbal infusions!⁣ Stinging nettle (leaf) can help ease seasonal allergies like itchiness, runny nose/eyes, sneezing, etc. but adding onion peels – the secret ingredient to my secret ingredient soup – takes it to the next level. ⁣⁣Why? Because onion peels are rich in quercetin (pronounced kwehr-suh-tin) which is a natural anti-histamine that calms the immune system to reduce or prevent histamine release.⁣⁣ And stinging nettle leaf (very important: leaf, not root) has shown to have...

Healthier, Fail-Proof Garlic Paste

Written by b-better on May 31, 2022. Posted in Holistic Health, Recipes, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Healthier, Fail-Proof Garlic Paste

Ok, I know the editing of this video is cringy, but the excitement is totally real!If you’ve ever tried making garlic paste the traditional way with a food processor, and wasted batch after batch of your good oil with failed attempts, you’ll totally get me. It takes less than 10 seconds for it to “catch” and it’s worked every. single. time! So I just HAD to share the recipe and process with all of you garlic lovers too! Here’s the full recipe and a few notes follow below:INGREDIENTS:2 Tbsp crushed garlic*½ cup pure avocado oil**½ Tbsp filtered water½ Tbsp lemon juice, freshly...

How To Detox After Swimming

Written by b-better on May 19, 2022. Posted in Active Living, Detox & Cleanse, Holistic Health. No Comments on How To Detox After Swimming

Summer is around the corner and there might be a fair amount of swimming in chlorinated or brominated pools.⁣ Chlorine is toxic no doubt and affects thyroid function, but swimming has amazing health benefits.????‍♀️ ⁣ So how can we gain all the benefits while minimizing the risks?⁣⁣⁣⁣1. NO CHLORINE SYSTEM:⁣⁣If possible, switch to an ozonated (best) or ionization (better) filtration system.⁣⁣⁣I’m looking at getting an ionization system which reduces the chlorine levels between 85 – 90% by passing the water through copper and silver electrodes. Copper keeps algae down and silver is...

2 Easy Ways To Eat More Liver

Written by b-better on May 19, 2022. Posted in Family & Child Wellness, Holistic Health, Recipes. No Comments on 2 Easy Ways To Eat More Liver

Liver is one of those prized superfoods I wish I had introduced earlier into my kids’ diets. ⁣Liver has the highest source of bioavailable vitamin A, meaning it’s in a form (retinol) that can be directly used by the body unlike plant sources of vitamin A (carotene) which need to be converted to retinol.⁣ What is vitamin A good for?⁣⁣⁣✔️Epithelial integrity: skin, urinary tract, lungs, GI lining, blood brain barrier⁣⁣✔️Immunity & tissue repair: without it can get chronic infections like UTI’s & slow healing⁣⁣✔️Mucus formation in lungs, sinus cavities & mouth preventing...

Air Fresheners DON’T Freshen Your Air

Written by b-better on May 19, 2022. Posted in Detox & Cleanse, Holistic Health, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Air Fresheners DON’T Freshen Your Air

When I polled my audience in my Instagram stories, the majority knew that air fresheners emit harmful chemicals. ⁣In fact, some messaged me saying how awful they make them feel from immediate migraines to ending up in the ER with an IV drip! “Freshening” products such as sprays, powders, plug-ins, diffusers, sachets, potpourri, scented candles, and car vent clips have all been found to contain VOCs (volatile organic compounds), chemical gasses which the EPA states “some can have short- and longer-term adverse health effects”. Of the hundreds of chemical VOCs, the worst ones...

Toxins on your shoes?

Written by b-better on May 12, 2022. Posted in Detox & Cleanse, Holistic Health, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Toxins on your shoes?

When I first saw this graphic by @environmentaltoxinsnerd I thought, well doesn’t everyone remove their shoes before entering a home?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣And then I remembered my first trip to Lebanon as a teen. It was culturally NOT the accepted norm to remove your shoes at the door. ???? In fact, it was considered rude asking visitors to take off their shoes!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Which was mind boggling to me because growing up in Canada, it was customary to remove our shoes before entering someone’s house. ???? From a health perspective however, if you want to transition to a “low tox” lifestyle,...

How To Swallow Supplements

Written by b-better on May 12, 2022. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on How To Swallow Supplements

I know many clients who used to struggle swallowing supplements until I taught them the chin-down method. ⁣Click the video below to see how it’s done, and let me know if it helps you too. Did you know about this chin-down method?⁣ This works great for teaching kids how to swallow supplements too!⁣ The reason it works is pretty simple; tilting your chin down opens up the food pipe (esophagus), while tilting your head back opens the airway! Here’s some science to show the effectiveness of this method, and another method called “pop-bottle” if...

Probiotic Rick Kefir Smoothie

Written by b-better on May 12, 2022. Posted in Holistic Health, Recipes. No Comments on Probiotic Rick Kefir Smoothie

If you’re looking to add more probiotic-rich foods to your family’s diet, kefir is one of the easiest additions.⁣⁣⁣Milk kefir is a probiotic-rich drink made by fermenting milk kefir “grains” – a culture of beneficial bacteria and yeast – with dairy or coconut milk.⁣⁣⁣⁣If you’re sensitive to dairy or coconut milk, then water kefir is another option but you’ll need water kefir grains instead of milk kefir grains.⁣ Click the video below and be sure to try this recipe : ⁣The hardest part is getting kefir grains:⁣⁣⁣⁣In the UAE, join the UAE culture club on Facebook to find someone...

Sore Throat? Here are My Go-To Natural Remedies

Written by b-better on May 12, 2022. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on Sore Throat? Here are My Go-To Natural Remedies

In the video below, I share some of my natural go-to remedies for tackling a sore throat. 1. Emulsified oregano tablets⁣⁣2. Silver hydrosol ⁣⁣3. “Sole”/salt water gargles⁣⁣4. Propolis spray⁣ I didn’t have space to mention Biocidin spray but that can also be helpful as it has natural anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties.⁣ You can find more of my go-to remedies & medicine cabinet must-haves in my free downloadable guide.⁣⁣⁣What are your favorites? What else would you add to this list? Please let me know in the comments below.

Hydration Tip

Written by b-better on May 12, 2022. Posted in Holistic Health, Recipes. No Comments on Hydration Tip

Are you thirsty despite drinking plenty of water throughout the day? Do you find yourself avoiding water to prevent bathroom trips every 2 minutes? Drinking water does not necessarily mean you’re absorbing it. Please watch my video below for an easy tip on staying hydrated: Do you crave salty food and/or salt your food before even tasting it?⁣⁣These are classic signs of salt deficiency and a possible need for other electrolytes. ⁣⁣⁣⁣When you drop the intake of refined foods and start eating more whole foods, many feel better when they add salt back in.⁣⁣⁣⁣Why? Because when you...