• The Dangers of Fad Diets

    If you’re looking to lose weight, the most important thing you can do is change your eating habits. Unfortunately, one of the most common mistakes people make when it comes to trying to lose weight is turning to fad diets. Fad diets are promoted as being a quick-fix to weight loss, but this can actually be a very unhealthy way to lose weight, not to mention can put your health in serious jeopardy. Fad diets not only promote unhealthy eating habits, but many of them also don’t meet the recommended nutritional requirements we need on a daily basis as a lot of them are focused on complete elimination of certain…

  • Pregnancy and Nutrition

    It’s important that we all strive to have healthy, well-balanced diets no matter what – because the healthier you eat, the better your quality of life will be (i.e. you reduce the risk of things like obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.) Healthy eating is even more important when you are pregnant, as the foods you eat are what provide your baby with the nutrients it needs, which will affect its health as well as ensure you have the healthiest pregnancy possible. During pregnancy you have increased nutritional needs and will require more macronutrients (such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats) and micronutrients (such as vitamins and minerals.) When it comes to…

  • Canada’s New Food Guide: What You Need to Know

    Canada’s Food Guide has undergone a major overhaul, its first revision since 2007. The biggest change of all, perhaps, is that the food guide no longer focuses on food groups or recommended serving sizes. Instead, the emphasis is put on incorporating more plant-based foods our diets while also urging Canadians to educate themselves when it comes to making healthier food choices. As mentioned, it’s recommended that we include more plant-based foods in our diets. These include fruits, vegetables, plant-based protein, and whole grains. Fruits and vegetables are good for you as they are rich in important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fibre. While the new Canadian Food Guide is…

  • Natural Remedies for an Irritated Scalp

    If you suffer from an irritated scalp or notice that you have dandruff (white flakes) more often than not, there are a number of things that could be contributing to these common issues – from dry skin to the type of shampoo and conditioner you’re using to wash your hair with. Other common skin conditions such as dermatitis and eczema can also contribute to scalp irritation. In cases where scalp irritation becomes severe, you may need to be prescribed an ointment in order to get relief as well as possibly be referred to a dermatologist for further evaluation. However, there are also some natural remedies that you can try at…

  • What is Your Ideal Weight?

    We should all strive to maintain a healthy weight in order to prevent things like heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes – all of which are linked to obesity. In order to do this, you not only need to ensure you’re getting regular physical activity, but make sure you’re eating the healthiest foods as possible, too. That means avoiding things like sugar, carbohydrates, and sodium – and swapping the otherwise unhealthy stuff with more nutrient-rich (and naturally sweet) fruits, vegetables, fibre, whole grains, and protein. Eating healthy will not only help you maintain a healthy weight but will also significantly reduce your risk of some of the aforementioned health…

  • How to Fight Bad Breath

    Bad breath (also known as halitosis or fetor oris) is something that a lot of people fear. Knowing you have bad breath can cause significant anxiety and embarrassment, but it’s actually more common than you might realize as it affects an estimated 1 in 4 people worldwide. While there are many reasons why someone might develop bad breath, the biggest cause is due to poor oral hygiene – such as lack of brushing and flossing the teeth. Aside from oral hygiene, you can also develop bad breath as a result of the foods you eat. Poor lifestyle habits, such as smoking or chewing tobacco, can also contribute to your breath…

  • Tips and Tricks to Living Longer

    Globally, the average life-expectancy is between 71 to 72 years of age – for some, it may even exceed 100 years. However, aging is, unfortunately, something that is inevitable and cannot be reversed. As we get older, we will develop things like wrinkles, grey hair, general body aches and pains (including sore bones, muscles and joints), loss of vigour, increased risk of disease, and decreased cognitive abilities. That being said, there are certain things that you can do in order to improve your quality of life and prolong the amount of time that you get to spend on this earth, surrounded by friends, family, and doing the things you love.…

  • Gallbladder Disease and Attack Prevention

    The gallbladder is an important organ and crucial part of the digestive system. It stores bile produced by the liver, which helps you to digest and absorb fat, including fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, E, D and K.) The gallbladder then releases this bile into the intestines when you eat. Unfortunately, particles from the bile can sometimes stick together and form what’s known as gallstones. If you’re lacking bile, this can also make it harder for you to digest food and you may feel nauseous. In many cases, gallstones will not cause any significant symptoms. However, when they do cause symptoms or when gallstones are recurring, you may need…

  • What is “Leaky Gut Syndrome”?

    Do you suffer from low energy, have digestive comfort, find it difficult to lose weight, get frequent headaches, frequent colds, have achy muscles and joints, as well as skin problems? Then, according one American author and former cardiac surgeon, you may have a condition known as “leaky gut syndrome” – also referred to as increased intestinal permeability or intestinal hyper-permeability. For decades, many physicians have studied the impact that diet has on health, and it has been discovered that certain foods we consume can cause tears in the lining of our gut, which allows for harmful toxins, bacteria, and undigested food particles to enter our bloodstream and cause a wide…

  • Miscarriage

    You’ve just found out you’re pregnant; it’s an exciting time, you can’t wait to start telling friends and family when the time is right, you’re already thinking up design concepts for the nursery, and are looking forward to what the future has in store. Unfortunately, not all pregnancies go to term. When this is the case, this is known as a miscarriage or spontaneous abortion. Miscarriage affects as many as 15% to 20% of recognized pregnancies, while some women may also miscarry before they were even aware that they were pregnant. The risk of miscarriage is highest during the first trimester of pregnancy, which is 12 weeks. It is, however,…