Chia Bliss Bowl with Warm Spiced Fruit Compote Fuel your day with the Chia Bliss Bowl, a quick, high-protein recipe packed with fiber and healthy fats. This sugar-free bowl, topped with warm spiced fruit, is perfect for busy mornings or as a grab-and-go snack. Easy to make and flavorful, it’s your ultimate energy booster. ...
Imagine leading a busy life, feeling fine, and suddenly being confronted with a harsh health reality. That’s exactly what happened to the 40-year-old business owner with no family history of diabetes. A routine blood test revealed an HbA1c of 9.8; a wake-up call he never saw coming. Let’s read what happens next. The Beginning When he came to...
Cortisol, also known as the stress hormone, is much more than a marker of stress. It plays a vital role in our daily functioning, helping regulate energy by breaking down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It ensures our body is prepared for a fight or flight response during perceived danger, and it also aids in...
Let’s take a moment to reflect—how often do we truly connect with someone these days? I’m not talking about sending a text or liking a photo on social media. I mean real connection—a heartfelt conversation, a hug, or simply sitting in someone’s presence without distractions. In today’s tech-driven world, many of us are unknowingly...
Pregnancy is one of the most life-changing journeys a woman can experience, but it’s often accompanied by challenges that test her physical, emotional, and mental resilience. For one 33-year-old working professional, these challenges took the form of severe nausea, back pain, and overwhelming food aversions. However, with the support of our Head Nutritionist, Jesal...
One of the most common questions I’m asked is, “Luke, what should we eat? Where do we get it from?” This isn’t just a question from patients; it’s something I ask myself for my own family. Do we truly know what we’re consuming every day? Is the peanut butter on the table safe? Are...
"Words are powerful; they shape our reality. Speak into existence the health you desire, the relationships you cherish, and the life you envision. The power of words that you use on yourself and others holds the ability to heal or hurt– choose wisely." Luke Coutinho We often think of health as something that’s purely physical—what...
Pause for a moment. What are you doing right now? Reflect on the past ten minutes. Was it scrolling through your phone? Skipping meals because you were too busy? Reaching for a quick snack without even tasting it? While these actions may seem insignificant, they might be quietly sabotaging your health. Every choice you make either nurtures or nudges you...
When it comes to watching our health, we focus on several metrics like nutrition, strength training, disease management, and so on. But how much thought have you given to hormone levels lately? You don’t see them, you can’t touch them, but trust me, they’re running the show behind the scenes. From the moment you wake...
In a world overflowing with powerful foods, natural remedies, and potent oils, it can be challenging to sift through the information and find what truly works, what doesn't, what is documented scientifically, and what is safe for human health. One natural herb that has stood the test of time and science is black seed...
Are you still sitting? Before you read the next sentence, get up and stretch. Take a deep breath, inhale, and exhale. Feeling a bit more relaxed? Good. Let’s begin. Many of us find ourselves glued to our chairs, working, studying, or even socializing from a screen. Terms like 'sedentary lifestyle' and 'sitting disease' have become familiar, often whispered with concern...
In my years of working with people battling cancer or chronic illnesses, I’ve learned one truth: the body has an incredible capacity to heal itself when given the right tools. Sleep is one of those powerful tools and FREE medicines! It’s easy to dismiss sleep as just another mundane part of life or to glamorize the...
