Join the (Food) Revolution – May 19
It’s the long weekend and what better way to celebrate than with good food and spreading the word about good and healthy food! Organize an event of your own or find one in your area, not only will you get to meet like minded people in your area you’ll do it while inspiring your community [...]
Dear fast food “restaurants”, Canada doesn’t need more salt!
It could easily be argued that Canada doesn’t need fast food restaurants at all but Canadians certainly don’t need more salt in their fast food than other countries. Why do Canadian dishes feature more salt? Read this article to learn more from this article in the Toronto Observer
The average [...]
Ever wonder what’s in your hair conditioner?
Wonder no more because you made it at home! Check out this link to make your own shampoo and conditioner.
Do you know someone who sells their own natural products? Show them how to sign up for a free listing on Natural Health World!
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This is your chicken on antibiotics, I mean drugs
The side effects of using antibiotics on the food we eat are not pretty, it seems we have been creating bacteria that are resistent to the very same drugs we use to protect ourselves from said bacteria. These “super bacteria” finally drawing some attention, prompting the US FDA to introduce new guidelines and Health Canada [...]
Exercise isn’t just a smart move, it’s a smarter move
Playing the game “Brain Age” is touted as a way to exercise your brain to keep it in good health. Whether you believe a video game can help or not it turns out that physical exercise really can help keep your brain healthy. ”Beginning in our late 20s, most of us will lose about 1 [...]
Don’t worry, be happy really works!
When it comes to the risk of heart attacks and stroke living your life happy and having an optimistic outlook can really make a difference. Findings in a recent study suggest that “doctors should consider mental well-being just as highly as physical condition when deciding whether someone is vulnerable to heart disease or strokes.” Personally, [...]
Tracking weight gain during pregnancy
No matter what shape or weight women are in before they get pregnant those who exceed the recommendations for weight gain during pregnancy have a 3 to 6 times the chance of having a large baby. Babies that are large-for-gestational age face risks of higher heart and metabolic complications when they grow up. This
Getting down and dirty isn’t just good for the soul
Rumour has had it for a while now that living in a sterile environment as a child can be a factor in developing allergies, now researchers from Harvard Medical School have started to prove it, in mice anyway. Exposure to germs early in life helped lessen the bodies negative response to asthma and ulcerative colitis. Unfortunately [...]
Aspirin, the drug that has been over researched?
Research out of the UK points to a reduction in cancer frequency and mortality rate, presumably when a daily dose of Aspirin is taken. This article gives some interesting background on the so called called “wonder drug”,
We discussed Aspirin a while back when researchers from St. George’s, University of London [...]
Earth Day 2012
Nearly every school child in Canada takes part in an Earth Day activity, more than 6 million Canadians join a billion people worldwide attending events. So what are all these Canadians gathering for? People attending events are doing their part by demanding the planets protection and showing their appreciation for it by asking individuals, organizations, [...]
Canada Ranked the 5th Happiest Country
Canadians, and in particular those from Quebec are some of the happiest people in the world, according to a recent United Nations report.
Canada has been ranked the 5th happiest nation in the world. So who beats us?
1. Denmark
2. Finland
3. Norway
4. Netherlands
5. Canada
The study looks at overall life satisfaction, family, [...]
World Health Day 2012 Posters
This year its all about ‘Good health adds life to years’!
Proper pillow selection for a good night’s sleep
A good night’s sleep can be one of the most important elements for maintaining good health and optimal functioning.
There is no one best pillow for everyone. Alberta’s chiropractors offer these tips for selecting the pillow that’s right for you:
• Choose a size of pillow suitable for your body size or frame. [...]
Tips to avoid toddler nutrition trouble
Most of us know that nutrition is a key to toddler health—and yet Canadian mothers tell us that making sure their children get the right nutrients every day is stressful. Take a look at these ‘do and don’t’ tips from Sandra Gabriele, a registered dietitian specializing in pediatrics:
Do remember that Canada’s Food Guide recommendations [...]
An answer to allergies
For allergy sufferers everywhere, the first site of ragweed is a terrifying one. It signals a long season of coughing, itchy eyes, sore throat—basically a constant state of misery. This weed is more than just an eyesore for Canadians, it’s a major health concern.
Up to 10 per cent of the population suffers from allergies [...]
