Our muscles require an amount of vitamin C (200 mg) every day that is equivalent to eating two kiwis
News Briefs – May 2013
Daily Vitamin C Required for Optimum Muscle Health
Research into the importance of vitamin C for optimal muscle function has found that many fruits... Read more »
Research shows those who adhere to a vegetarian diet have a lower risk of hospitalization
News Briefs – April 2013
Vegetarian Diet Lowers Risk of Heart Disease by a Third
New research shows that those who adhere to a vegetarian diet have a 32% lower risk of... Read more »
Grape seed extract is effective in inhibiting the growth of colorectal cancer cells
News Briefs – March 2013
Grape Seed Extract Destroys Colorectal Cancer Cells
Researchers have shown that grape seed extract is effective in inhibiting the growth of... Read more »
A diet rich in vegetables and fruits was shown to be protective against recurrence of heart disease
News Briefs – February 2013
HEALTHY DIET HELPS PREVENT RECURRENT HEART ATTACKS, STROKES
A worldwide study has found that a heart-healthy diet may protect people with... Read more »
Researchers have shown that large doses of vitamin C can actively protect against bone loss
News Briefs – December 2012 / January 2013
VITAMIN C FOUND TO HELP PREVENT BONE LOSS
For the first time, researchers have shown that large doses of vitamin C actively protect against bone loss... Read more »
To avoid the chemicals found in conventional detergents switch to chemical-free biodegradable brands
Reduce Your Risk: Time for a Spring Detox
With fresh spring winds blowing through our windows, it’s a good time of year to clear the toxic energies from our homes and flush the stagnant chi from our bodies. The benefits of a spring cleanse are many, from more energy, to better sleep, weight loss, and a greatly reduced risk of disease.
Detoxing Your Home
A good spring cleanse begins first... Read more »
Healthy fats and oils are important for improving blood sugar balance
Balance Your Blood Sugar Naturally
There are many chronic health issues that can result from our tendency to overindulge – whether in too much of the same thing or in things that just aren’t good for us. It doesn’t help that our economic system is all about figuring out innovative ways to encourage and exploit this human tendency in order to make a profit.
A regular cycle of... Read more »
My own version of ‘change of season soup’ combines farmhouse stew with Indian flavours
Change of Season Soup
Our public health care system, which is largely influenced by its profit-driven suppliers, is based on the paradigm of treating the patient after she or he has already become ill.
The ancient Chinese physicians would laugh at us. They were paid for keeping you well, not getting you better. That of course gave them a rather different perspective... Read more »
Treat your lover to this special Carrot Cake ‘Shake and watch your squabbles float away
Foods for Love
The benefits of a healthy sex life are numerous. Sex strengthens the immune system. Orgasms release hormones, such as DHEA, beneficial to immunity. Greater sexual activity in men helps reduce the risk of prostate cancer while regular sex encourages longevity in both men and women. It’s a great natural stress reliever, and heaven knows we can’t... Read more »
One good immune stimulant is elecampane root (pictured) which also supports the respiratory system
Strengthen Your Defences
In these modern times, a number of diseases seem to be on the increase, and many of the infectious diseases which we had considered to be more or less wiped out are starting to come back again. These include bubonic plague, pneumonic plague, anthrax, tuberculosis, and others. A number of them are demonstrating resistance to antibiotics. For... Read more »
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Wind Turbines – Do the Health Risks Outweigh the Green Benefits?
Rachel Thompson raises free-to-range chickens with her partner Andy on their farm in Bruce County near Tiverton overlooking Lake Huron. She takes great care to see that her birds are well nourished with organic and non-GMO grains, home-grown sunflower seeds, vegetables and apples. She believes peoples’ health is more important than profits.
It... Read more »
