Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in North America. Contributing physiological factors including  high total cholesterol, raised LDL with an increase in oxidized LDL, increased platelet aggregation (leading to the formation of arterial blood...

Serves 8-10 My baba used to cook on the farm with a wood-fired stove and oven. She had the best garden and made everything from scratch. It was her epic meals that made me want to be...

Sugar is pretty interesting stuff. It is also misunderstood. For one thing, we all love how “sugar” tastes, but we don’t necessarily love its effects. And that presents a problem. Despite it’s well-documented health hazards, because we love the stuff, no...

While you may have long abandoned high sugar soda drinks for healthier options, you must still be cautious when navigating your daily sugar consumption. There are many healthy superfood alternatives such as yacon root nectar, coconut palm...

Q.: Our five-year-old son gets a sore throat all the time. He gets antibiotics very often. Is there anything else we can do? Yes, there are alternative ways to improve his immunity, for example, homeopathic medicine. The...

Win 1 of 3 PrOATein bar giveaways. These delicious nut-free, high protein bars are made with all natural ingredients, gluten-free oats, are high in protein and made in a nut free facility!  Courtesy of Peak Performance Products. The...

Winter might catch you off guard, but your medicine cabinet can be prepared for it. Here are some of the best herbals for relieving cold and flu symptoms this season!  Always remember to talk to your doctor...

As children we’re taught two golden rules: eat your vegetables and go outside to play.  As it turns out, both these rules are also the pillars of an alkaline lifestyle!  Yet, as we age, we forget the...

Pet owners know the importance of exercise for their furry friends. Going on that daily walk with your dog provides a chance for them to stretch stiff joints, flex taut muscles and strengthen the circulatory system. Considering...

With all the holiday festivities, traditions, and fun activities you can do with the arrival of snow, who wouldn’t love winter?  Well, for those who suffer from joint pain, it can be the time of year they dread...