When travelling to tropical and subtropical regions, there is always a chance of contracting a bacterial infection that turns into traveller’s diarrhea. It is e...
“Greedy guests who hastily eat at a host’s table, while at times good conversationalists, are parasites. The little creature who lives by his host, through him,...
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the digestive system, specifically the intestines, that results in symptoms of chronic diarrhea and/o...
Is Dairy Good For You? Now, This is a Hot Topic It’s not surprising that it’s become so controversial. Between the American Food Pyramid and the Canadian Food G...
What Is It? Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) can be a painful condition for children and parents alike, as they juggle the everyday struggle while hoping for...
The term “autoimmunity” encompasses a broad number of conditions, ranging from rheumatoid arthritis and lupus to inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, and vari...
In the fall, we are naturally inclined to collect ourselves and to gather and prepare for the harsh winter months. The fall can also be a time to turn a little...
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin and antioxidant in the body. Vitamin C is best known for its effects on immune function as we...
Oily fish and fish oil are the richest sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). DHA is an importa...
Now that fall has set in and the winter months are approaching, chances are your child has experienced some sort of sickness and their immune system has taken a...
There are few things that terrify parents of school age children more than news of a head lice (Pediculosis capitis) infestation in the classroom. Topical over-...
There are many controversies in health-care regarding the proper amount of dietary protein needed for optimal health. Previous concerns of high-protein diets in...
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