St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is one of the oldest and most investigated herbs used; it is a perennial with abundant yellow flowers, best known for its...
Modified citrus pectin (MCP) is a lesser-known natural substance that has been used for years by naturopathic doctors as an adjunct to cancer treatment, but is...
The standard North American diet tends to weigh in heavily with refined carbohydrates and sugars, as is widely known. Many people try to improve the protein con...
What is Stress? Stress is a threat to the internal balance (homeostasis) of the body. Stress related conditions including anxiety, depression, high blood pressu...
Sure, dental cleaning is great for our oral health, but did you know that it can also improve the wellness of your whole body? Daily toothbrushing and flossing...
Summer has arrived and with it, the big topic of sun protection! For most people, that means slathering on the sunscreen (and let’s face it, forgetting to reapp...
Much has been said about the saga of omega-3 fatty acids, but better said twice than just once. Uncertainty persists regarding the true value of omega-3 and -...
When travelling to tropical and subtropical regions, there is always a chance of contracting a bacterial infection that turns into traveller’s diarrhea. It is e...
True and False Sensitivities and What to Do About Them A hundred years ago, the idea of being “sensitive” to a food would have been absurd. Even just a decade a...
Every spring, my weakness for being the “patron saint” of vintage bicycles kicks in. While cycling through the neighbourhood, I spot a classic bicycle in need o...
“Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food.” —Hippocrates, the father of medicine. Food—Your Foundation of Health Nutrients from food (carbo...
What Is It? Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) can be a painful condition for children and parents alike, as they juggle the everyday struggle while hoping for...
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