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Mushrooms have been used medicinally for thousands of years, mainly due to the beneficial effects they confer on the immune system, nervous system, liver, and k...
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Green tea is made from the leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis, and has been used as a medicinal herb for over 4000 years. [1] Many health benefits are attrib...
Weight management is a delicate subject which has cultural, gender, and age biases, which are deeply rooted in society. Recently, in our attempt to balance some...
For many, mental illness is fraught with many unanswerable questions. In my case, the question “Why me?” is one I have asked myself over and over. This question...
Did you know that only 8% of New Year’s resolutions actually stick? Usually, they are made at a time of year when we are completely exhausted on all levels. The...
There’s no shortage of tips, lists, and suggestions available from trusted friends, family members, spiritual leaders, television personalities, psychologists,...
We look forward to the holiday season all year long as a time of rest, festive gatherings with friends and family, and getting some closure for the year. But wh...
Vitamin D has been in the spotlight in recent years. More Canadians are becoming aware of its importance in a number of roles including mood, immunity, and canc...
Now that fall has set in and the winter months are approaching, chances are your child has experienced some sort of sickness and their immune system has taken a...
We all have that one person in our lives who appears to have everything together. The person who seems to be able to do it all, enjoy it all, and always looks p...
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