Omega-3 fatty acids are incredibly important to maintaining optimal health. They are considered one of the “good" types of fat, but your body cannot make them. You must ingest foods…
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…
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…
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…
Drinking a smoothie is a fast, portable and tasty way to give your body the nutrients it needs… if the right ingredients are used. Below are seven healthy ingredients to…
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…
We've all heard of probiotics and prebiotics. What they are and how they function within our bodies are questions that can’t always be answered, despite the growing use of these…
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…
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…
As Canadians, we tend to be more susceptible to the effects of the “winter blues”. The simple reason for this is the lack of sunshine during the winter months. The…
