If you’re a woman, there is no bypassing menopause. It is a fact of life that we need to manage at some point.
What is often overlooked, however, is what we can do to mitigate the symptoms, pain and discomfort typically associated with this change of life. It is important to note that the way a […]
Each of our five senses – touch, taste, smell, hearing and sight – is a precious gift that helps us experience the joys of life. When asked which sense we would be most afraid to lose, however, the majority of people would immediately say “sight.” Sight brings us out of the darkness and allows our […]
Bones are typecast as rigid, calcium laden organs which collectively make up the skeletal system. The key word here is “organ”. In addition to their supporting role for the body, anchoring tendons and ligaments critical for mobility, bones also produce red and white blood cells, store calcium and other minerals for selective release when necessary, […]
The past weeks have been filled with uncertainty, stress and an unprecedented amount of hand sanitizer. The COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted us all in varying degrees, but one thing’s for sure – our health and immunity has become the number one priority.
It is so important that we pay attention to our bodies and try […]
A youthful, vibrant body, at any age, must have a strong structural foundation — meaning your skeleton. However, one in four women and one in eight men over the age of 50 have osteoporosis. In Canada, more women die each year as a result of osteoporotic fractures than from breast and ovarian cancer combined. Between […]
The geographic sourcing of a natural medicinal ingredient can have a major impact on the quality and effectiveness of the ingredient. Tea tree oil is a prime example of the importance of proper sourcing. The essential oil of the tea tree plant (Melaleuca alternifolia) has become an increasingly popular ingredient, both as a 100% pure […]
B vitamins are essential to maintaining overall health because of their role as coenzymes in many of the body’s processes. Your body relies on B vitamins to help metabolize carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energy. You also need them for red blood cell formation, normal growth and development, healthy brain function, cardiovascular health, and to […]
Stress, aging, exposure to pesticides, man-made chemicals, too much or too little exercise, or improper nutrition can all affect the delicate balance of hormones. One of the most prominent causes of PMS related symptoms, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, fibrocystic breast disease; and breast, uterine and ovarian cancer is excessive estrogen exposure from xenoestrogens which are synthetic […]
It’s normal to lose hair every day. In fact, the average person can lose 50 – 100 strands of hair each day. You may notice more hair loss as you shower or brush your hair but it’s usually not a cause for concern as hair sheds as part of its natural cycle. Sometimes though, it […]
D-Mannose is a simple sugar that occurs naturally in some plants, including cranberries, blueberries, peaches and apples. Mannose exists in two forms, alpha and beta. The alpha form is mild and sweet, while the beta form is bitter. The natural manufacturing methods for mannose result in a mixture of these two forms, yielding a product […]
