Stress carries an emotional toll, but as many people know, it can also be very damaging to your health. Chronic stress, in particular, has been linked to anxiety, depression, heart disease, digestive problems, sleep disturbances, memory and concentration impairment, and weight gain. Now, a recent study published in The Journal of Neuroscience gives us a better understanding of why chronic
Cell and cordless phones, computers, tablets, TVs, gaming systems, smart meters, baby monitors… These are just a few of the many technologies that make our lives easier and often more enjoyable. Unfortunately for us, we are constantly being bombarded by the harmful Electromagnetic Field (EMF) radiation that they emit. EMF exposure has been linked to neurological and behavioral changes, an inability to
In December of last year, CBC news reported that Dr. Elish Cleary, the Chief Medical Officer of Health of New Brunswick, Canada, was forced to go on leave in the middle of her study of glyphosate, a controversial yet commonly used herbicide that is found in Round-Up and many other weed-killers. Dr. Cleary claimed that this
You might have heard that eating a typical western diet (one that is high in processed carbs and sugars and low in dietary fibre) is harmful to your gut microbes. In 2010, for instance, researchers demonstrated this when they compared the diets and gut microbiota of European children (EU) with those of children in Burkina Faso (BF), a
Our dangerous over-use of antibiotics continues to gather attention in health news, and with good reason. Antibiotics bombard our bodies on a regular basis: via prescription for treating both serious and naturally resolvable infections, through the consumption of antibiotic treated poultry, fish, meat (and subsequent dairy products) as well as glyphosate sprayed produce (a very common herbicide and patented antibiotic). Health care professionals and
For those who have adopted a healthy eating plan and enjoy its incredible benefits, it can become harder and harder to buy into the notion that chocolates, cookies and candies are any sort of gift to be giving loved ones during the holidays. Research has shown the detrimental effects of sugars and processed carbs on the body – how they
“The three pounds of microbes that you carry around with you might be more important than every single gene you carry around in your genome.” – Rob Knight Rob Knight is a biologist, professor and leader in the study of human microbes and their role in health and disease. His research focuses on the development
For many people, the winter months can mean the start of irritated, dry sinuses, congestion, sore throats and coughing. Humidifiers are often a source of relief from these annoyances, but they can also bring on dangerous and unforeseen consequences. If not used properly and maintained according to the the manufacturer’s instructions, humidifiers can actually worsen symptoms and even cause
There is little better than a hearty, steaming bowl of soup or stew on a cold, blustery, winter’s day. Keeping in line with my quest to find great looking recipes online and adjust them to suit a healthier lifestyle, I located this wonderful recipe for a fragrant and especially warming chicken stew on ricardocuisine.com. Many of my
The U.S Food and Drug Administration made headlines last week when, in an unprecedented move, they ruled genetically modified (GMO) salmon as “safe” for consumption. This ruling came in response to Aquabounty Technologies’s application to deem AquaAdvantage GMO salmon and their production as both “safe and effective.” The company aims to genetically modify salmon to speed their growth so that they reach market size
A decade ago, few people in the general public were aware that our bodies are host to complex microbial communities. Fewer still were aware that these microbiomes play an integral part in our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and that an imbalance in these communities often leads to disease. Over the years, research has proven time and
Candida albicans is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide. These fungi exist naturally on the skin and in the mucous membranes (of the mouth, gut, nasal cavities, vagina) and don’t cause much trouble if kept in proper balance with other microbes in these communities. However, after one or more courses of antibiotics, chemotherapy
Over the years, science has brought to light the importance of taking antibiotics only when absolutely necessary – to strictly fight bacterial infections that cannot be overcome by more natural means. For generations, our over-reliance on antibiotics to fight and prevent infections has led to the creation of super bugs and have wreaked havoc on
The topic of microbiomes, (communities of microbes) and their impact on health and the environment has been flooding the media for some time now. In fact, there has been so much press on this subject that it might be tempting to simply label it as just another trendy topic in science. But don’t be fooled. In
If you have been on the health bandwagon like many of us, you have probably eaten more than your fair share of salads. Of course, this is a wonderful thing, since most salads are loaded with essential nutrients. Oftentimes, though, we get in the rut of eating the same types of salads day after day – sometimes
Zucchini has come a long way from simply being a go-to veggie for loaves, muffins, soups and casseroles. These days, being both versatile and low in carbohydrates, it has attained more creative uses since becoming a staple in the diets of many paleo and ketogenic diet followers. This lovely squash has become the replacement for noodles in lasagna and other pastas; for potatoes
The number of children who suffer from severe peanut allergies continues to rise every day. Incredibly, in the past 20 years, peanut allergies have increased over 350%! Most of those diagnosed with this allergy have it for life and are burdened with the danger of a having an anaphylactic reaction with even the smallest of
At a Lyme awareness event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on August 12, 2013, hero doctor, Dr. Rebecca Risk shared how she successfully overcame Lyme Disease using an integrative approach. In her talk below, she explains how she has found herbal preparations to be more effective than antibiotics in ridding her of her symptoms. Dr. Risk currently has a practice in
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