Blog - Vitamins & Supplements

Generally speaking, if you have fewer than three bowel movements a week, along with these more detailed observances, you are experiencing constipation. Also known as a lack of bowel motility, the condition is not something most people talk about with anyone other than their physician. However, it is far more common than many (yourself included) think. The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation reports that 25% of…

UC Davis Health reports that Ozempic works by mimicking semaglutide, or GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone that stimulates insulin secretion and lowers glucagon secretion from the liver. As this hormone’s levels rise, the molecules go to the brain and tell it that you’re full, which therefore reduces appetite. A reduction in appetite logically mitigates temptation to eat. You’ve seen the TV commercials for Ozempic while…

You’re dedicated to improving your overall health for the year ahead through natural health product (NHP) supplementation. One group of compounds that are considered critical to any wellness plan is Omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFA) due to their positive influence on cardiovascular health. However, upon initial inspection at your local pharmacy, it becomes evident that there are more Omega-3 options on the Canadian market than…

In the realm of women’s health, finding supplements that cater specifically to the unique needs of the female body can be a game-changer. One such product that has been making waves in the wellness community and is readily available at Inner Good is Douglas Labs DIM Enhanced. This dietary supplement is designed to support women’s health by addressing hormonal balance, promoting detoxification, and offering a…

Vaginal health is influenced by a delicate balance of microorganisms and pH levels. Disruptions to this balance can lead to various health issues ranging from mildly irritating to life-altering: Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), Yeast Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, Vaginal Dryness, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Menstrual Cycle Changes. Simple things women can do to maintain good vaginal health include practicing proper hygiene, wearing breathable underwear, avoiding irritating substances,…

A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria gets into your urinary tract and may impact the kidneys, bladder, or urethra. A UTI may be present in any age, gender, socioeconomic and ethnic group, but instances are most certainly prevalent in key segments of the Canadian population, with some being more vulnerable than others. For instance, research finds that more than half of Canadian women…

As with most well-developed nations, Canada has a complicated relationship with healthy weight management. While, as a population, we pride ourselves in being an active country with a bounty of outdoor recreation at our front doors, we are not without problems in the body mass indexes department.  Prior to the global health crisis of 2020, nearly 27% of Canadian adults (about 7.3 million of us)…

Review the front label of Douglas Labs TMC (aka Tri-Metabolic Control) and you’ll find the following succession of words; “Provides antioxidants that help protect cells against the oxidative damage caused by free radicals.” This sounds fantastic, especially if you know that oxidative damage can contribute to aging and the development of health conditions including cancer and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. However, you’ve been hearing…

The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation reports that over 20 million Canadians each year struggle with digestive disorders and compromised gut health. That’s more than half of the entire population! If that doesn’t serve as a collective call to action, we don’t know what can.  Moreover, research shows that digestive disorders cost Canadians $18 billion annually in health care and lost productivity. It seems households can’t…

Health Canada reports that nearly 4 million Canadians live with diagnosed osteoarthritis. That’s almost 14% of the population. What’s more surprising is that the data encompasses those aged 20 years and older. This is not a condition that is exclusive to the elderly. Not by a long shot.  Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is a progressive disease of the whole joint…

The Menopause Foundation of Canada reports that 95% of Canadian women experience menopausal symptoms. Our colleagues suspect the other 5 percent must be doing something special to avoid being looped into the majority. Of course, this select few may be on a dietary regime that includes consuming natural health products that ease the psychological and physiological symptoms of menopause. You suspect the same, which is…

All adult Canadians are anxious about aging to some extent. Comprised cognitive function and physical fatigue are certainly concerns. But let’s be honest, there is one thing that keeps us up at night more than other symptoms of advancing years. It’s what we see in the mirror when we awake – wrinkles.  In a survey of Canadian women regarding which signs of aging bothered them…

Over the last decade, you have noticed that the supplements section in your local pharmacy has significant shelving space dedicated to hair, skin, and nails vitamins. Why are these three “parts” of the body always linked together?  Physiologically, the link exists because they are all part of the ectoderm. The ectoderm is a group of cells that develop during an embryo’s third week. Simply put,…

It should come as no surprise that a primary concern among Canadian adults is the concept of aging. It even ranks ahead of finances. After all, if we had more time, we could make more money and do all of the other things in life that we planned to do.  Concerns around aging include everything from surface-level impediments (how we look) and compromised cognitive abilities…

Prostate health gets a lot of attention during Movember. However, discussion is as quickly shaven away as the mustaches and beards that were temporarily grown to show support. Fortunately, health conscious men across Canada understand the year-round importance, and are searching for a natural means to prevent and treat a number of correlated problems, including inflammation (prostatitis), enlarged prostate (BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia), and…

Of the top 20 nations in the world where women have strong sex drives, Canada doesn’t even rank. But before you chalk this up to relaxed opinions about sexuality in Europe, please note that the USA made the cut – above France!  Canada, we can’t let them get away with it.  However, the female population in the country is not as inclined to seek pharmaceutical…

Cold and flu season is upon us. While people across Canada are accustomed to hearing it, this one is unlike any before. You see, we have just spent the last two and a half years being exceedingly cautious about everything we touch, where we spend our time, and the people we spend that time with. We have been washing and sanitizing and excessively analyzing everything/everyone…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is more common than most people realize. Approximately 5-9% of children and 3-5% of adults in Canada live with chronic neurodevelopmental disorders, accounting for around 1.5 million Canadians. Signs and symptoms of ADHD are steeped within the realm of hyperactivity and impulsiveness and can vary significantly between ages, genders, and indirectly by socioeconomic status. Pharmaceutical interventions to manage symptoms typically…