by Amanda Lockitch | Jul 21, 2022 | Writing
While watching my son play on his iPad, it struck me how much blue light exposure he gets in a day. When we are outside, he wears sunglasses and sunscreen to protect his eyes and skin from blue light damage, but at home, watching the Wheels on the Bus in Vietnamese,...
by Amanda Lockitch | Jun 30, 2022 | Writing
How does a bill become law in Canada? On June 2, 2022, the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) had its first reading in the House of Commons (HOC). On June 13th, with roughly 10 sitting days left before parliament adjourns for summer break, the leaders of over 75...
by Amanda Lockitch | May 20, 2022 | Writing
Last night I fell down the weirdly satisfying, but ultimately horrifying rabbit hole of pimple popping videos. The average pimple, if we really break it down, is an effect of hormones and stress built up of oil, bacteria, dirt, and, I think very poorly discussed in...
by Amanda Lockitch | Mar 17, 2022 | Writing
What is collagen? Collagen is one of the most important proteins produced by the human body. It is a structural protein found in skin, bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage – it comprises three quarters of your skin and a third of the protein in your...
by Amanda Lockitch | Mar 9, 2022 | Writing
Adaptogens are natural herbs or roots that help your body adapt to or resist stress. They are usually consumed in a nutritional supplement, as food, or as tea. Adaptogens can be found all over the world from India, the Middle East, and Africa, to the arctic and parts...
by Amanda Lockitch | Mar 6, 2022 | Writing
WHAT ARE ADAPTOGENS OR BIOADAPTIVE PLANTS? Adaptogens, most often found in food or supplements, are substances that help the body adapt to, or resist, varying types of stress—physical, emotional, environmental. These substances usually come from botanical sources....
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