What happens to our brain as we age?
Throughout life, our brain changes more than any other part of our body. From the moment the brain begins to develop in the third...
The Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen
By Lisa Cantkier, Holistic Nutritionist
Why eat organic?
It’s true that organic food is often more costly, however, I believe it’s worth every penny. It’s not...
Keeping your cool
Natural considerations for alleviating hot flashes.
by shawna darou, nd
Experiencing hot flashes? You’re definitely not alone — 75 percent of North American women also have...
$4.5 Million for Canadian Breast Cancer Researchers
The Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation is proud to announce a $4.5 million investment for nine homegrown researchers, thanks to the continued generosity of its...
Back to basic: Sleep & Immune
The immune system is influenced by our circadian sleep-wake cycle. Research has shown that when we sleep, levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which...
Is your multivitamin doing enough?
We understand—getting your proper vitamins and minerals through diet can be tough. And while taking a multivitamin isn’t a cure-all for all of your...
Think F.A.S.T: It’s Stroke Awareness Month
Because June is stroke awareness month, it’s worth it for you to remind yourself how to recognize the warning signs of a stroke. If...
Unauthorized health products seized from Mississauga, Ontario store
Last week, Health Canada seized three unauthorized health products from S&H Health Foods in Mississauga.
Two of the products, DHEA 25 and Promatrix DHEA 25,...
Practice Egg Safety This Easter
If eggs are a part of your family's Easter celebrations, Health Canada reminds you to follow these safety tips when handling:
Egg Safety:
Shop carefully: Purchase...
Doctor says Alberta’s proposed funding changes will result in ’10-minute medicine’
Proposed changes to family medicine in Alberta will incentivize doctors to see patients for just 10-minute appointments in order to maintain or maximize revenue,...