Acupuncture Implants for Parkinson’s Disease
A promising treatment for Parkinson's Disease and other illnesses is now being offered at the new Werth Parkinson Centre just north of Toronto. So... Read more »
In Vitro Fertilization and Cancer: Is There A Connection?
Earlier this year, American television personality Giuliana Rancic, 36, discovered she had breast cancer during a routine mammogram. The test was... Read more »
Green tea is recommended during the active phase of skin inflammation.
Foods that Heal Skin Disease
"What should I eat?" That is the question I am asked most often by skin patients in my Traditional Chinese Medicine practice. They ask it in a tone... Read more »
Homeopathic Medicine for Hair Loss in Women
The hair on our head is like a vegetable garden. How well it flourishes depends on what is happening beneath the surface. Just as poor quality... Read more »
Allergies – The Soul’s Cry for Help?
“No, thanks, I’m allergic to oranges,” announced the woman I was conversing with at a recent cocktail party. As the server walked away with the fruit... Read more »
Wormwood is one component of an herbal formula designed to treat a broad range of parasites.
Banish Parasites
Mention the word "parasites" and most people have visions of tropical villages or holiday resorts where they have caught "Montezuma's revenge" or had other intestinal problems. Tourists think that these parasites are left behind once they get on the plane and come home. Wrong!
According to many respected health experts – both in mainstream... Read more »
The Best Herbs & Vitamins
A major health concern that has come to the forefront in the last decade is the evolution of new varieties of viruses. It is believed that some of these viruses could potentially contribute to epidemics that would be life-threatening to some individuals. The media has been full of stories about the spread of West Nile Virus, unusually virulent... Read more »
Herbs for Cold and Flu
One of the great things about living in Ontario is the opportunity to experience the yearly cycle of the seasons. With winter on its way, I’m looking forward to sitting in the woods after the first snow fall and enjoying the incredible silence and clarity that can only be experienced at this time of year.
Although every season has its own... Read more »
Dandelion "stimulates respiratory function at the cellular level."
Herbs for Detox
Feeling lethargic lately? Tired when you get up and exhausted by the time you get home at night? Or are you just plain low on energy? People used to call this spring fever, and there was a simple cure for it: a spring tonic. In Europe, at one time it was the custom for every member of the family to take a spring “cure” for a couple of weeks each... Read more »
Adaptogen Herbs
Living in Ontario, by the time March comes around it can sometimes seem like winter is never going to end. I love winter and have to admit that I actually feel a bit sad when the last of the snow is melting. I couldn’t imagine living somewhere that I wouldn’t be able to experience four seasons each year. When everyone who can manage to get... Read more »
From Our Blogs
It’s been a landmark year for Vitality, and for the natural health movement
Wow, what a fantastic year this has been for Vitality. With the public appetite for natural health and alternative medicine growing steadily, our circulation has increased from 58,000 in February to a record 64,000 this month to keep up with demand. We’ve also taken the initiative to carry our message into new networks, including health shows... Read more »
