Victor Simunovic

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic problem that can deeply affect quality of life. It affects millions of people around the world. As one of the two types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) it causes inflammation of the colon and rectum. Ulcerative colitis is not contagious. You cannot spread it or catch it from someone through […]

We’ve all heard serotonin called the “happy hormone”. While it’s not the only thing that affects our mood, it certainly plays a big role in how we feel. But there’s something many of us don’t realise: the food on our plate can affect how much serotonin our body makes. Some foods can give your serotonin

We’ve all been there—stuck in traffic and someone cuts you off, a colleague makes a rude comment, or plans you’ve been looking forward to, fall apart at the last moment—and suddenly you can feel your temper rising. Your heart beats faster and your muscles tense, and before you know it, you’re saying or doing something

Many of us have had those days when a throbbing headache hits around the eyes and forehead, making it hard to focus, work, or even relax. While it’s easy to blame stress or lack of sleep for this, sometimes the real culprit might be something else—like a sinus headache. Let’s take a closer look at

If you’ve ever had that burning feeling rising from your chest or throat, you know how uncomfortable acid reflux can be.  Sometimes it hits after a heavy meal, other times it sticks around more regularly— either way it can really mess with your day (or night). Many people try natural remedies to find relief, and

We often think of food as something that nourishes and comforts us— but for some people with food allergies, a simple meal can turn into a serious health risk. Many of us have heard someone say “I can’t eat peanuts, I’m allergic” or “I have wheat allergy, my body doesn’t tolerate it”. But have you

If you have ever felt like you have a cold that just won’t go away— runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing— but without the fever or body aches, there’s a good chance you have experienced hay fever. Despite its name it’s very rarely related to hay and isn’t really a fever. It’s actually an allergic reaction.

Many of us have been there— that uncomfortable feeling of fullness, bloating, or burning in the belly after a meal. Whether it’s caused by overeating, eating too fast, or some trigger foods, indigestion can take the joy even out of your favorite meals. While over-the-counter antacids are a common go-to, many people turn towards natural