Long before February was declared “Heart Month” in Canada, “American Heart Month” in the United States, and “National Heart Month” in the United Kingdom, children and adults celebrated February 14 as a day of love…
Read MoreThe kidneys are one of the body’s most important filtration systems and are sometimes overlooked until there is an issue. In traditional Chinese medicine, the kidneys are often referred to as the “root of life,”…
Read MoreAfter iron, zinc is the most abundant element in the human body, with approximately 2 to 4 g distributed among the muscles (60%), bones (20%), liver, and skin. Given its abundance, concerns about zinc deficiency…
Read MoreAdrenal fatigue affects individuals who suffer from a long stretch of physical, mental, environmental, or emotional stress. A “long stretch” can be defined as greater than three months. Adrenal fatigue can affect anyone, but individuals…
Read MoreAdvanced glycation end-products (AGEs) are compounds that are generated under hyperglycemic conditions. They could be formed endogenously, or they could be consumed from our diet. Increased presence of AGEs in the human body is associated…
Read MoreThere are still hard days ahead for some of us. The good news is that you can increase your inner resilience. You can learn skills and develop the capacity to handle stress and change. We…
Read MoreEmerging health implications of gluten sensitivity reach far beyond the borders of the gastrointestinal tract. The gluten-sensitive spectrum includes different forms of manifestations: allergic (wheat allergy), autoimmune celiac disease (CD), dermatitis herpetiformis, gluten ataxia, and…
Read MoreEven flowers (dandelions included!) close for the evening when the sun goes down. Sleep is an essential part of our being, integral to our existence. Yet, we still do not completely understand why.1 We do…
Read MoreHeartburn, sometimes referred to as acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is one of the most common digestive disorders affecting North Americans. Acid-suppressing medications (mostly proton-pump inhibitors ) are the second most common medication…
Read MoreTea and herbal teas have been historically used around the world by several cultures to raise their wellness in social meetups. The health-promoting advantages of teas have been discovered through many studies. Research shows that…
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