Acupuncture shows promise in reducing cancer treatment side effects in small studies. Further research with larger populations and funding could boost its role in Western cancer care. With its history, minimal side effects, and energy…
Read MoreMushrooms are jam-packed superfoods that have been used in culinary and medicinal preparations for thousands of years. They are full of nutrients including proteins made of amino acids, fibers, carbohydrates—including polysaccharides (β‑glucans), vitamins (B2, B3,…
Read MoreThere is a tidal wave of post‑COVID conditions hitting us. According to Health Canada, if you are still experiencing physical or psychological symptoms more than 12 weeks after getting COVID‑19, you suffer from a post–COVID‑19…
Read MoreFor centuries, mushrooms have been foraged and added to soups and stews for their robust nutritional profile. Fungi are much smarter than we think for what simple organisms they are.
Read MoreAcupuncture is an ancient medicinal system in which fine needles are inserted into specific points on the body, with the purpose of managing disease and restoring function. Recent research has expanded our understanding of how…
Read MoreIt’s a serious disease shrouded in controversy that captivates our attention. A disease transmitted by a blood-feeding bug that already bit an animal, such as a mouse or other mammal, infected with the spirochaete bacteria…
Read MoreWith spring come seasonally grown local foods and green leafy vegetables (GLV) become more desirable for quality, and especially for their overall health benefits. Examples of GLV include salads, kale, broccoli, collard greens, spinach, mustard…
Read MoreAcupuncture is a traditional therapy that has been used for thousands of years for the treatment of various ailments such as pain, fertility concerns, low energy, mood swings, and even colds and flu. It involves…
Read MoreAccording to Tolstoy, patience and time are the most powerful warriors. When it comes to the pandemic, they certainly seem to have been important allies. The time for vaccines has finally arrived. However, we have…
Read MoreIn conditions that promote a leaky gut, the compounds of the food bolus that are usually kept safely in the intestinal lumina—including undigested food macromolecules, toxins, bacteria, or parts of bacteria known as endotoxins—has now…
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