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  • The Challenge of Change
    2016-08-17

    The Challenge of Change - How Neuroscience Can HelpChange is challenging. Change is universal. Change is manageable. Much like
    conditioning our bodies to become stronger and more flexible, we can train our brain to manage the challenge of change.

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Naturopathic Perspectives
    2016-08-17

    Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a chronic condition that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. It is a condition where extreme fatigue cannot be explained by any medical condition. It can get worse with mental or physical activity, but does not usually get better with rest...

  • Compassion for the Compassionate
    2016-08-17

    Compassion for the Compassionate - Countering Compassion Fatigue with Self-Compassion in Health-Care Providers
    The importance of compassion in health care is without a doubt imperative to the health of those seeking its services, but what of those who are providing this care?

  • Psychoneuroimmunology and Probiotics
    2016-08-17

    Psychoneuroimmunology and Probiotics - Positive Emotions and Progress
    Ever imagined a wonderful vacation in your head before it happened? Ever had big event approaching that you are mentally rehearsing everyday, replaying every scenario in your head? Everyone has.

  • Acne Vulgaris
    2016-07-17


    Acne Vulgaris

    Acne vulgaris is the most common dermatological issue seen by physicians. It is a condition that can cause a lot of distress, resulting in lowered self-esteem in some.

  • High-Intensity Interval Training
    2016-07-17

    High-Intensity Interval TrainingHigh-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an intense exercise workout. It is becoming more and more popular as a way to get a high return on investment within the world of exercise and physical fitness.

  • Stress
    2016-07-17

    Stress - Natural Approaches for Stress Management
    Stress is a state of mental and emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. It is that overwhelmed feeling of worry when concerned about a particular outcome.

  • Intermittent Fasting
    2016-07-17

    Intermittent Fasting - Latest Diet Fad, or the Holy Grail of Weight Loss and Longevity?
    Obesity is a global health concern that affects the health, well-being, and longevity of individuals, and is considered an epidemic of our modern times according to 2014 statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO).

  • Olive Oil - Are You Being Scammed?
    2016-07-17

    Olive Oil - Are You Being Scammed?
    Extra virgin olive oil has been used for centuries as a natural health remedy. With today’s unfortunate reality of our food industry, some companies mix olive oil with other chemicals or different oils, to save money in production.

  • Stress and Kids
    2016-06-17

    Stress and Kids - Developing Healthy Coping Mechanisms TimeIt is clear that everyday stress in the 21st-century Western world is high. As adults, we often think of “stress” as a reaction to a traumatic event such as losing a loved one or being fired from a job, as well as from the pressures of everyday life including meeting deadlines in a high-paced work environment, personal relationship difficulties, and the all too common “glorification of busy.”

  • Gardening and Outdoor Time
    2016-06-17

    Gardening and Outdoor TimeAre you spending enough time outdoors? A recent study found that gardening can be a promising strategy to improve fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity, and physical function in cancer survivors.[1] When we think about all of the different health habits that could have high return on investment, fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity are at the top of the list.

  • Coenzyme Q10
    2016-06-17

    Coenzyme Q10Over 1.4 million Canadians suffer from heart disease, and it is one of the leading causes of deaths in Canada with more than 33,600 deaths per year. Heart disease includes heart failure, angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, valve disorders, and other conditions related to the heart.

  • Benefits of Acupuncture for Cancer Patients
    2016-06-17

    Benefits of Acupuncture for Cancer PatientsThe use of complementary medicine for the treatment of cancer and its side effects has skyrocketed in recent years. Complementary therapies refer to ones that are nonpharmaceutical in nature, and that have the potential to not only enhance quality of life, but also to reduce side effects of conventional therapy.

  • Crohn’s Disease
    2016-06-17

    Crohn’s DiseaseCrohn’s disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. It is one of two conditions classified as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the other condition being ulcerative colitis (UC). UC is limited to the colon, while CD can involve any segment of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus.

  • Organic Foods and Health
    2016-05-25

    Organic Foods and HealthThere is no denying that organics have taken many communities of North America by storm. With the rise in their popularity, you can find organic options in everything from veggies to baking supplies in most major supermarkets in city centres.