Inflammation is the latest medical buzzword according to Dr. Brent Bauer of the Mayo clinic. Researchers now believe that low-grade inflammation is associated with most chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, arthritis and cancer. This is not an entirely new theory. Holistic practitioners have long recognized the connection between unhealthy lifestyle choices, inflammation and chronic conditions. Here is […]
Quinoa (pronounced "keen-wah") is a relative newcomer to North American pantries. Yet it is not a new crop. Cultivated for thousand of years in the Andes regions of South America, quinoa was one of the mainstay foods of the Inca Empire. So what accounts for the meteoric popularity of this rather unassuming seed which until recently could […]
Join Dr. Aileen Burford-Mason for a free lecture to learn about the science behind foods and supplements that help improve lifelong health. Where: Toronto Reference Library, Beeton Auditorium, Toronto When: Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 6:30 to 8 pm What: Free lecture. All […]
Teen depression isn't about occasional mood swings and bouts of sadness which many adolescents experience during the growing years — it's a serious problem that impacts every aspect of a teen's life. There are many misconceptions about teen depression, as a matter of fact, there are people who do not believe that teenagers can actually […]
It's January 7th today, about a week since we made our new year's resolutions and many of us have already broken resolutions. But don't beat yourself up about it, it happens to the best of us. According to a study in the Journal of Clinical Psychology only 8% of us will succeed in achieving […]
Holidays can be a major source of stress. Whether it's decorating the house, stuffing the holiday turkey, finding that last minute gift for Auntie Edna or little Billy, these otherwise joyful activities can stress us unduly. So what can we do about it? Here are some tips to help us put the […]
December 1st is World AIDS Day. According to UN reports, there has been a significant drop in new HIV infections across 25 countries… there has also been a steady decline in HIV infections among newsborns… and overall fewer AIDS-related deaths were reported due to improved antiretroviral therapies. While this is welcome news, the […]
Would you argue that obesity, heart disease and diabetes are cool? Didn't think so. Yet many of us indulge in junk food every single day even though we know that junk food is a major culprit for chronic conditions like obesity, heart disease and diabetes. What's more alarming is that one in three Canadian children […]
…not so fast! Pumpkins are not just Thanksgiving and Halloween treats. Pumpkins are an excellent source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals all year round. Besides being a storehouse of antioxidants, pumpkins have lots of other health benefits… they are high in dietary fiber, are low in calories and have no saturated fats or cholesterol. Pumpkins […]
Have you heard the good news? Now you can get your flu shot in your local pharmacy. Your pharmacist can also renew most of your drug prescriptions (except narcotics) and even prescribe medications to help you quit smoking. Still unsure whether to get the flu shot or not? Here is some information […]