Zingiber officinale, known commonly as ginger, has been widely recognized for its action as an anti-nausea remedy. However, Traditional Chinese Medicine has use...
There's so much hustle and bustle around the holiday period. I hope you get to spend some time slowing down and enjoying gatherings with family, friends, and go...
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...
For the holidays, what’s better than delicious and energizing bites? These dark chocolate coated bites will increase your energy levels and provide a good sourc...
Cake Ingredients ½ cup almonds ½ cup shredded coconut ¼ cup cashews ½ cup pitted packed dates, chopped 1 tsp. almond extract 1 tsp. orange zest 1 tsp. lemon zes...
We look forward to the holiday season all year long as a time of rest, festive gatherings with friends and family, and getting some closure for the year. But wh...
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...
Attempts to portray the action of probiotics within the gastrointestinal tract can get a little dramatic, with the portrayal of good probiotic species versus ev...
When you consider the evident link between the excessive consumption of sugars and carbohydrates to the epidemic of obesity and diabetes that afflicts our socie...
Magnesium deficiency is said to be one of the most common nutrient deficiencies. It is involved in regulation of impulse conduction in the nervous system as wel...
Vitamin D has been in the spotlight in recent years. More Canadians are becoming aware of its importance in a number of roles including mood, immunity, and canc...
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...
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