Hippocrates, the father of medicine, once said “let food be your medicine and medicine be your food”. Here are some facts: four of the ten leading causes of death in US and Canada – heart diseases, cancer, stroke and diabetes are linked to the way we eat and what we eat. Diet also contributes to […]
It’s not surprising that parents are being misled by food nutrition labels. In fact most “nutrition” labels should just be called food labels, since most products that come out of a box seldom resemble nutritious food. Everyone knows that nutritious food comes from real, fresh ingredients and home-made cooking, if we take into account moderation […]
Another note about high blood pressure. It improves with dark chocolate. Dark chococalte has many heart benefits. Likely due to the high polyphenol content and antioxidant status. Milk chocolate did not show those benefits since the milk protein binds to the polyphenols and decreases absorption in the body. In the one study they compared dark chocolate […]
Hypertension or high blood pressure is one of the leading causes of disability or death, due to stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure. Hypertension is the force of blood against your artery walls. The first number is systolic(when the heart beats)and the second number is diastolic(when the heart relaxes between beats) they are measured in mmHg and both […]
What is acne? Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder with inflammation of the pilosebaceous glands, the glands responsible for producing oil for the hair. The secretions of the sebaceous glands is called sebum. When the sebum gets blocked in the hair follicle pores, it forms acne. Propionibacterium acnes is a bacteria that grows in the plugged […]
Menopause is defined as the cessation of menses (periods) which is caused by the body’s decreased production of sex hormones (ie. estrogen and progesterone). For many women the start of menopause is typically between ages 50 and 55, but some women may notice changes before then. MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS: Women may experience anywhere from a few […]
“H1N1 Influenza Symptoms: fever, shaking chills, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache and extreme tiredness. Some people also have diarrhoea and vomiting. Call 911 if you have severe trouble breathing, severe dehydration, extreme confusion, or fainting. You can call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1, 24 hours a day/seven days a week to speak to a nurse if you have more […]
Cereals that are marketed to kids on TV etc actually contain 85% more sugar and 65% less fiber and 60% more sodium. This is according to a report done by Yale University. Parents already know this but they still are buying their children cereals that are unhealthy. Children demand those cereals because they are very sweet […]
The problem with pesticides: Neurological problems can develop especially in infants and children Cancer causing chemicals Regular food has less vitamin and mineral content than organic food and washing doesn’t remove all pesticides Check out this link by the Ontario College of Physicians for more information on the harm of Pesticides. Ontario College of Family […]
All eggs are not created equal. I was in the grocery store trying to decide which eggs to buy. Do I buy free range eggs, organic eggs, free run eggs, omega 3 eggs, omega 3 plus eggs? Should I just get the regular eggs? If I get regular eggs, then should I buy white or […]
