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August 2026

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  • Outside-In Body Care

Constipated and Bloated? This Gentle Belly Routine May Help

Vern LaiAugust 19, 2026August 18, 20260

When your tummy feels heavy, tight or unusually full, it is easy to assume you need another food rule or…

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  • Food, Protein & Fibre

Your Gut Needs More Than “Good Bacteria.” Are You Missing This Other Half?

Vern LaiAugust 18, 2026August 17, 20260

When people think about supporting gut health, they often think about adding "good bacteria." That is why probiotic foods and…

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  • Body Awareness & Metabolism

Everyone Is Talking About Gut Health. But How Do You Know Yours Is Healthy?

Vern LaiAugust 17, 20260

Gut health has become one of wellness’s favourite phrases. Supermarket shelves now carry probiotic drinks, fibre powders, fermented snacks and…

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  • Where To Start / Wellness Decision Guide

“Cortisol Belly” Is Trending. Is Stress Really Causing Your Weight Gain?

Vern LaiAugust 14, 2026August 13, 20260

Scroll through social media for long enough and you may see a familiar warning: if your waist has changed, your…

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  • Cravings, Energy & Habits

Can Stress Raise Your Blood Sugar Even When You Haven’t Eaten?

Vern LaiAugust 13, 20260

You have not eaten for hours, yet your glucose reading is higher than expected. It is tempting to blame your…

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  • Outside-In Body Care

Your Breast Care Routine Should Include Your Underarms: A Simple 5-Minute Check

Vern LaiAugust 12, 2026August 12, 20260

Most people associate breast care with looking for a lump. But breast awareness is broader than that, and the area…

A working woman examines a rice, vegetable and protein lunch through a magnifying glass in an office cafeteria.
  • Food, Protein & Fibre

Your Meal Spiked Your Glucose. Was It the Carbs, the Portion or What You Ate With Them?

Vern LaiAugust 12, 20260

You eat a bowl of rice, a sandwich or a piece of fruit. Your glucose rises. Does that mean the…

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  • Body Awareness & Metabolism

Insulin Resistance Is Trending. Could You Have It Without Knowing?

Vern LaiAugust 10, 2026August 11, 20260

Insulin resistance is suddenly everywhere: in conversations about glucose monitors, weight management, energy, cravings and metabolic health. It can sound…

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  • Weekly Reset

Eat More Colour This Week Without Letting Meal Prep Take Over Sunday

Vern LaiAugust 9, 2026August 4, 20260

Eating more colourful plant foods sounds simple until Sunday becomes a production line of containers, recipes and vegetables you are…

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  • Personal Wellness Moment

What I Tell People When Their Antioxidant Score Isn’t What They Expected

Vern LaiAugust 8, 2026August 4, 20260

Sometimes a person looks at their first antioxidant score and goes quiet. They may have expected the number to be…

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