Healthy You Naturally

Healthy You Naturally This body systems approach includes lifestyle, nutrition and medical history to accurately identify the most appropriate programs on an individualized basis.

Since 1994, Diane has offered integrated Iridology, Herbology & Nutritional Health & Wellness Services with individualized solutions on a wide range of needs including low energy, allergies, digestion, weight, MS and more! Since 1994, we've been helping people achieve remarkable results by designing the right nutrition, weight and wellness programs that promote natural healing & encourage long-term well-being. Founded by Diane McLaren, the friendly, knowledgeable staff of Healthy You Naturally has helped thousands of people overcome problems to enjoy excellent heath at every age ... naturally! With a holistic approach to your natural health and nutrition needs, your program begins with specialized non-invasive yet comprehensive in-depth consultations designed to accurately identify root-cause(s) of symptoms and conditions. Visit www.hyn.ca for more wellness centre information and tune into Diane's Healthy You Naturally Podcast at www.dianemclaren.com. Call and ask us how we can help you experience remarkable results naturally!

What does it really mean to be a complete athlete?Not just strong.Not just lean.Not just disciplined.Complete.In EP55 of...
02/25/2026

What does it really mean to be a complete athlete?

Not just strong.
Not just lean.
Not just disciplined.

Complete.

In EP55 of Healthy You Naturally, I shared what I learned inside the Complete Athlete Clinic and how the BODiWELL methodology helps us integrate physical, mental, and emotional well being into one sustainable lifestyle.

Because fitness is not punishment.
Health is not perfection.
And progress is not all or nothing.

We talk about the misconceptions that keep people stuck, the real barriers that disrupt consistency, and why hydration, nourishment, sleep, and stress regulation matter just as much as the workout itself.

A complete athlete is not someone training for a podium.
It is someone learning to live in rhythm with their body.

If you have ever struggled with staying consistent, felt discouraged by unrealistic expectations, or wondered how to build a sustainable approach to health, this episode will ground you.

Each step matters.
Daily rhythms matter.
Understanding your body matters.

🎧 Listen to Episode 55, Embracing a Complete Athlete Lifestyle, and begin building health from the inside out.

Listen here: https://dianemclaren.com/pages/fitness-as-an-expert-panelist

One of my favourite meals as a child, and still a family favourite today. 💛This healthy Pâté Chinois is warm, grounding,...
02/20/2026

One of my favourite meals as a child, and still a family favourite today. 💛

This healthy PâtÊ Chinois is warm, grounding, and deeply comforting. Simple layers. Real ingredients. The kind of meal that nourishes you from the inside out.

I’ve gently adapted the traditional version to better support the body. Instead of corn, which can be harder to digest for many people, I use mixed vegetables for a more balanced and gentle option. And in place of white potatoes, I choose sweet potatoes for their nutrient density, blood sugar support, and naturally anti inflammatory nature.

It’s nostalgic and nourishing all at once.
Comfort food that feels good while you’re eating it, and after too.

This is how I love to cook. Simple. Supportive. Rooted in care. 🌿

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February is often where the real work begins.The urgency of January has passed, and what remains is real life. Busy days...
02/18/2026

February is often where the real work begins.

The urgency of January has passed, and what remains is real life. Busy days. Emotional days. Days that don’t fit neatly into a plan.

That’s why I wrote this piece on intentions, not resolutions. Because intentions aren’t about fixing yourself. They’re about choosing direction, especially when things feel imperfect.

In the post, I share how I live my intentions on real-life days and introduce a simple way of thinking I call the double positive. One supportive choice doesn’t cancel another. It moves you forward. Gently. Consistently. Without guilt.

If January felt heavy or if you’re craving a kinder way to relate to your health, this is for you.

Read the full blog, Intentions Not Resolutions Are a Kinder Way to Begin the Year, and let February be about returning, not restarting. 🌿

https://dianemclaren.com/blogs/news/intentions-not-pressure-is-a-kinder-way-to-begin-the-year

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Late night cravings are not a lack of discipline.They are communication.So many people tell me, “I just ate, why do I st...
02/13/2026

Late night cravings are not a lack of discipline.
They are communication.

So many people tell me, “I just ate, why do I still want something?”
And the answer is almost never willpower.

By the end of the day, the body is often tired, overstimulated, or under supported. Food brings grounding. Comfort. A sense that it’s finally safe to exhale.

That doesn’t mean you failed.
It means your body is asking for something.

Sometimes it’s more nourishment earlier in the day.
Sometimes it’s protein and good fats at dinner.
Sometimes it’s rest, routine, or a gentler landing in the evening.

When the body feels supported, cravings tend to soften on their own. No force required.

Awareness will always change more than pushing ever could. 💛

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Your body is always communicating.The question is, are we listening?In this episode of Healthy You Naturally, I go beyon...
02/11/2026

Your body is always communicating.
The question is, are we listening?

In this episode of Healthy You Naturally, I go beyond the belly to explore what’s really behind stubborn weight, fluctuating energy, hormone imbalance, and metabolic challenges. These signs are not failures of willpower. They are messages.

We talk about insulin resistance, liver and gut health, why quick fixes rarely work, and how simple, natural support can help the body find balance again. When the body feels safe, it knows exactly what to do.

This conversation is about prevention, understanding, and working with your body instead of pushing against it.

If you’ve been doing “all the right things” and still feel off, this episode may offer some clarity and reassurance.

🎧 Listen to Episode 61 of Healthy You Naturally and begin tuning into what your body has been asking for all along.

https://dianemclaren.com/pages/hidden-factors-beyond-the-belly

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Sugar isn’t always obvious 🍃Often, it’s subtle.Tucked into sauces, snacks, and foods we genuinely feel good about choosi...
02/06/2026

Sugar isn’t always obvious 🍃
Often, it’s subtle.
Tucked into sauces, snacks, and foods we genuinely feel good about choosing.

This isn’t about cutting everything out.
And it isn’t about restriction or fear.

It’s about awareness.

When sugar shows up frequently, especially when we don’t notice it, the body has to work harder to maintain balance. Over time, that effort can influence inflammation and immune resilience.

We tend to accept sugar’s impact on our teeth without question. It’s worth gently considering what repeated exposure might mean for the rest of the body as well.

When we begin to notice where sugar hides, choices tend to soften and shift on their own. Not forced. Just informed.

More steady energy.
Fewer crashes.
Less internal strain.

Not perfect.
Not rigid.
Just paying attention 🤍

💬 Have you ever been surprised by where sugar showed up for you?

Calcium gets all the spotlight, but it was never meant to dance alone.Our bodies thrive on harmony, on magnesium, boron,...
02/04/2026

Calcium gets all the spotlight, but it was never meant to dance alone.

Our bodies thrive on harmony, on magnesium, boron, zinc, silica, and the quiet mineral partners that guide calcium where it truly belongs.

When that balance is missing, even the best intentions can go a little rogue, and our joints and arteries feel that plot twist.

Minerals are the spark behind every heartbeat, every steady step, every deep breath of energy.

They are the foundation that lets vitamins do their sacred work. When we restore mineral balance, the body remembers how to rebuild, repair, and rise.

If your focus has only been on calcium, this might be the missing piece you did not know you were searching for.

Read the full story here, and let your body thank you for the deeper support.
https://dianemclaren.com/blogs/news/calcium-is-just-one-piece-of-the-puzzle

Because true health is never built on one note, it is a whole symphony.

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This story stayed with me 🤍She’s 78, and for years, stairs were uncomfortable. Movement required more thought, more caut...
01/30/2026

This story stayed with me 🤍

She’s 78, and for years, stairs were uncomfortable. Movement required more thought, more caution. Not dramatic pain, just a steady reminder from her body.

Over time, she found support that worked well for her. ART-A with Devil’s Claw, alongside Lecithin. Nothing rushed. Nothing forced. Just consistency, and paying attention.

She still notices her knees. But they no longer decide her day.

She walks. She practices yoga. She moves through her life with more ease 🌿

What I appreciate most about her story isn’t her age or the products she uses. It’s that she listened early enough to respond with care.

Our bodies speak long before they shout. A feeling that something isn’t quite right is not something to push through. It’s information.

Support isn’t about waiting until things are unbearable.
It’s about awareness 🤍

Cravings are not a lack of willpower, they are messages from the body asking for balance 🌿When we understand why a cravi...
01/28/2026

Cravings are not a lack of willpower, they are messages from the body asking for balance 🌿
When we understand why a craving is showing up, we gain the power to gently guide the body back into steadiness, nourishment, and ease.

As Yuval Noah Harari beautifully said, pleasure alone does not bring satisfaction, it often creates more craving. True balance comes from listening to what the body is asking for and responding with care, not force.

This is exactly why I created the Kick the Cravings Guidebook. It helps you understand the hidden triggers behind cravings, what they reveal about your inner chemistry, and how to begin restoring balance in a way that feels supportive and sustainable ✨

For a limited time, it is available as a complimentary digital copy.

Download your guide here and begin listening to your body with clarity and compassion 💚
https://dianemclaren.com/products/hyn-cravings-guidebook

Inflammation and weight are deeply connected, though this connection is often misunderstood.When weight feels stubborn, ...
01/23/2026

Inflammation and weight are deeply connected, though this connection is often misunderstood.

When weight feels stubborn, even when you are doing your best, it is not a personal failure. The body is not working against you. It is doing what it knows how to do best. Protecting you.

One of the ways the body protects itself is through inflammation.

Chronic inflammation sends a clear message to the body,
“I do not feel safe enough to let go right now.”

In response, insulin and cortisol naturally rise. These are protective hormones. When they stay elevated, metabolism slows, cravings increase, and the body holds on to water and weight as a form of safety.

This is not resistance.
It is self preservation.

The beautiful shift happens when inflammation begins to calm.

✨ The body feels safer.
✨ Hormones begin to communicate again.
✨ Digestion steadies.
✨ Cravings soften.
✨ And weight slowly, naturally finds its balance.

There is no need to push or punish the body into change.

Healing weight release always begins from within.

When we support the gut, the liver, the adrenals, hydration, and gentle, consistent herbal support, the body responds in its own time. It releases when it feels safe enough to do so.

Some of the conversations I care about most need more space.They aren’t meant to be rushed or condensed. They need conte...
01/21/2026

Some of the conversations I care about most need more space.

They aren’t meant to be rushed or condensed. They need context, nuance, and room to breathe.

That’s why I write a newsletter.

It’s where I share longer reflections, connect the dots between symptoms and the systems that influence them, and offer gentle guidance you can return to in your own time. No trends to chase. No overwhelm. Just thoughtful insight, grounded in care.

I also want it to be shaped by what you’re navigating right now.

If you’d like to receive it, you’re warmly welcome to subscribe. And if you feel called, tell me, what would you love to explore or understand more deeply?

🌿 Link in bio or head to my website, www.dianemclaren.com.

We ask a lot of our skin and eyes without realizing it.Between screens, sunlight, and the pace of everyday life, our bod...
01/16/2026

We ask a lot of our skin and eyes without realizing it.

Between screens, sunlight, and the pace of everyday life, our bodies need deeper, more intentional support.

That’s why I’m so excited about Marine Glo, Nature’s Sunshine’s newest marine collagen drink designed to nourish skin from within while also supporting eye health and resilience against blue light exposure.

This formula was created for modern life, inside, outside, and everywhere in between.

Why I love it

Marine collagen to support skin elasticity, hydration, and smoothness

Support for healthy hair and nails

Lutein from marigolds, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the eyes from blue light stress

No artificial dyes or unnecessary fillers

This isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level glow. It’s about consistent, daily nourishment that supports how your body actually works.

One stick daily, mixed into water or your favorite beverage. Simple, gentle, and easy to stay consistent with.

Marine Glo is now available, with a special running through January 20!

Contact me directly or go to this link: https://www.naturessunshine.ca/?referrer=1143614&offer=NSP to place your order.

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Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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