Most individuals strive to lead a healthy lifestyle. Keeping abreast of environmental issues is key in our quest to limit toxins in our day-to-day lives.
We have often heard that mercury can be found in dental fillings and some vaccines. We also know it may be present in fish, such as tuna and swordfish. It may, [...]
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Mercury: Not Only In Fish
Shake! Shake! Shake!
It has long been accepted that high salt consumption and heart disease are correlated. Many individuals are careful to maintain their sodium levels at relatively low levels: avoiding the salt shaker at home … but are they keeping track of salt in packaged foods?
While health consciousness is certainly on the rise in Canada, you may [...]
Not All Vitamins Are Created Equally! What’s In Your Supplement?
Not only is it important to choose your combination of supplements with care, it is also important to understand the quality of the product you are purchasing.
You’ve surely heard that you should read food labels. Read your supplement ingredients as well! You may be surprised to know that many supplements, such as those [...]
Getting An Early Start
When a woman discovers she is pregnant, she will generally take steps to improve her diet and consider ways to optimize her health. These measures include restricting or eliminating alcohol and caffeine consumption, increasing folic acid intake, as well as obtaining sufficient sleep, physical activity, and nutrition.
While there is much health information available to newly [...]
Sunshine Vitamin: D-lightful!
Upper respiratory tract infections (URTI’s) account for one of the main reasons for doctor visits. It is estimated that adults have, on average, between 2-4 URTI’s per year. This number is greater for children. While vitamin C is widely accepted as having a preventative effect on colds and flu, vitamin D is quickly gaining ground!
A [...]
Alcohol … How Much Is Too Much?
It is common knowledge that excessive alcohol consumption is associated with numerous health problems, including liver disease and pancreatitis. But what about one glass a day? A new study reveals findings that may surprise you!
On February 25, 2009, the Ottawa Citizen printed the following article written by S. Kirkey: “No amount of drinking safe for [...]