Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceous) is a highly regarded herb belonging to the plant family Fabaceae and has a rich tradition of use within both Western herba...
A few weeks into the pandemic, I heard a topic on the radio: “Will this pandemic lead to more babies being born nine months from now, or will it lead to more di...
Biotin is a water-soluble essential nutrient associated with the B-vitamin family and functions as an essential cofactor involved in metabolic reactions of the...
Diabetes has been called the “epidemic of the 21st century.”[1] The consequences of diabetes are often underappreciated by the public, but the medical community...
No More Boring Portions; Welcome Shared Pleasures and Culinary Rediscovery! It was high time Canada’s Food Guide was updated. This was done last January 22 in M...
Modified citrus pectin (MCP) is a lesser-known natural substance that has been used for years by naturopathic doctors as an adjunct to cancer treatment, but is...
You may have felt it already: the runny nose, the sore throat, that embarrassing cough. Or perhaps you’ve taken the day off work because you’ve spiked a fever,...
The focus of the scientific community on the many roles of the microbiome continues to expand. Every week, it seems another discovery shows the importance of a...
“Don’t be afraid to stand for what you believe in, even if that means standing alone.” — Andy Biersack If you’ve ever been a caregiver of young children, you kn...
I am all about the “bento box”–styled lunches; in other words, a deconstructed lunch. We often get stressed thinking about packing and making lunches, but think...
New and experienced parents alike fret about the health of their children. Children seem to get sick more often than adults, especially when they are in frequen...
Whether she breast-feeds or not, any mother can confirm the world has more than just seven wonders. Each family has their little treasures at home, and breast-f...
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