Mediterranean Diet
February is not just for Valentine’s Day. It is also Heart Month here in Canada. With 2.6 million Canadians having a common type of heart disease, the question remains is there a role for diet in preventing heart disease. The Mediterranean Diet is arguably the diet that gets us closest to that answer. As a […]
Stellar Smoothies
Stellar smoothies can be a staple part of our diet for a lot of us. Of course, summertime is the best time for fresh fruit and light eating. But even in winter, smoothies can be a great way to have a light, nutritious, and most importantly, delicious meal. Whether you are looking for an easy-to-digest […]
Finding Relief from Headaches
Headaches are a common experience for many and effect all sexes, genders, and ages around the world. Globally, it is estimated that 20% of people at any particular moment have a tension-type headache. Migraines, which can feel quite severe, effect up to 12% of people. 25% of Canadian households experience migraines. There are many types […]
Sun Protection: Keeping your Skin Vital & Healthy
For many of us, young and old, summer is the time where we soak up the sun and spend more time outdoors. Whether we are camping, enjoying time with family outside, or spending the day with friends at the beach, it is important to understand that sun exposure affects our skin. Sunlight has its benefits. […]
Natural Relief from Seasonal Allergies
It is that time of the year. Flowers are blooming, trees are pollinating, and folks with seasonal allergies are starting to feel the effects. As of 2017, just less than a third of all Canadians have an allergy of some kind (pollen, food, medicines), with 20-25% of Canadians having seasonal allergies. Most commonly, seasonal allergies […]
Herbal Bitters
Herbal Bitters Bitters are a group of plant constituents, which are not like other plant constituents but are rather distinguishable by their taste when consumed (bitter principle). Many believe that for bitters to induce their physiological effects they must be tasted. This is important when considering how to use bitters, for example as a tincture […]
Digestive Enzymes – Why are they Important?
The Scoop on Digestive Enzymes Generally speaking, there are 3 classes of enzymes: metabolic enzymes, food enzymes, and digestive enzymes. Metabolic enzymes are those that facilitate in performing a number of biochemical reactions in the body. Unless one has a condition that affects how a metabolic enzyme functions in the body most people will never […]
Water & Filtration Systems
Importance of Water and Water Purification The human body is composed of approximately 70% water and it is the principal component of all bodily fluids. In fact, water is a part of nearly every function in the body, including those on the cellular, tissue, and organ levels, as well as in circulation, digestion, and elimination. […]
Smoothies vs Juicing
What is a smoothie? A smoothie is a drink mixed of frozen or fresh fruit and/or vegetables blended to a desired consistency. Anything else can be added to a smoothie to change the flavor or incorporate nutrient-dense foods in a fun and delicious way. What is a juice? Essentially a juice is a concentrated version […]
Long COVID and the Brain
Most people who get COVID, especially if they are vaccinated, will recover without residual symptoms. But for some people, COVID infection can result in long-term health issues. So-called “long COVID” sufferers can experience many symptoms including crushing fatigue, dizziness upon standing up or standing too long, exercise intolerance, anxiety, headaches, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, […]