Fruit and Fruit Juices Affecting Medication

It is well known that even 1/2 a grapefruit or one glass of juice can reduce an enzyme called cytochrome P450 (CYP 450) by 50% for up to 24 hours.…

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Fracture Risk Is More Than Bone Density

Our menopause practitioners Carolyn Whiskin and Kerry Roberts recently returned from the North American Menopause Society meeting in Philadelphia. Over the next several weeks we will be sharing some of…

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How Can You and Your Family Prepare for the Flu Season?

Every year around this time, a new battle begins in many Canadian households: the battle against catching the flu.With approximately seven million Canadians getting the flu each year, is your…

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What Vegetarians Need to Know About Vitamin B12

Although it’s required in smaller amounts than any other vitamin, B12 still plays a huge role in maintaining your body’s health. B12 is required to create healthy blood cells and…

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Proper Wheelchair Fitting

For anyone who uses a wheelchair, they are going to be reliant upon a proper fit to make sure they can still maneuver around their home and ensure that the…

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Benefits of Natural Health Products

It’s common knowledge in this day and age that whole foods are essential to a healthy diet. Not only is a healthy diet good for you to prevent a number…

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How to pick the right compression stockings for you

Compression stockings are used by patients for a wide variety of reasons. They provide comfort, assist athletic performance and can help to prevent certain serious medical conditions.They work by improving your…

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