EDUCATION — supplement

Looking for a natural, invigorating tonic that can warm you from the inside out? Fire cider is a time-honoured, immune-boosting remedy that’s as fiery as it is flavourful. Packed with potent ingredients like raw apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and spicy peppers, this homemade infusion is a powerful elixir with deep roots in herbal medicine. Whether you’re looking to ward off the winter chills, support digestion, or just add a kick to your daily routine, fire cider is the perfect blend of spice and wellness. Follow along for our favourite recipe, and discover how easy it is to craft your...

After getting back from a relaxing holiday, we always add a little extra iodine into our diet or top up with lugols. Swimming in pools can be a big part of our break so the extra iodine is to support our thyroids after the exposure. Did you know that not only chlorine in pools but also fluoride in tap water and bromide in everyday products can negatively impact your thyroid? Here’s why—and how you can maintain the balance.At the heart of thyroid health is iodine, a vital nutrient that the thyroid gland uses to produce essential hormones like thyroxine (T4)...