We have long been hearing how chronic stress, poor sleep, unhealthy diet and lifestyle can impact chronic disease. If traced upstream, a majority of chronic conditons and their symptoms have been linked to imbalances in the body on a cellular level. Terms such as inflammation and insulin resistance are becoming increasingly popular. Although these terms have been understood for a long time by science, they are gaining more attention. In the world of nutrition and scientific research, ‘oxidative stress’ has been well studied, yet not discussed enough (mainstream) when it comes to health.

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Through lifestyle changes and medications, metabolic syndrome may be able to be reversed, reducing your risk of…