Against the Grain
When chatting with friends and family, we often misuse the term “gluten intolerance” to describe our gluten-related issues. This can lead to a fair amount of confusion and unsuccessful DIY treatments
Dumbbells and Chemo: Can We Beat Cancer with Exercise?
We’ve long known that regular physical activity lowers your risks of numerous types of cancer—in some cases, by up to 20 percent. But what about during and after your cancer treatment? The world’s lea
Avoid Seasonal Stress-Based Eating
You’ll never hear about it in any holiday song. Still, everyone knows that decking the halls can be as stressful as it’s supposed to be jolly. Just ask Joan Ifland, PhD, who believes that, for many, f
10 Exercises for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the wrists and hands. The condition is caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrists. Specific exercises may help r
Health Canada Increases the Limit for Vitamin D Supplements
Good news for vitamin D fans! Health Canada has recently increased the maximum dose allowed for non-prescription oral vitamin D supplements to 2,500 IU per day for adults. The change comes after calls
Tea Benefits to Support Rejuvenation
As a new season approaches, it’s common to turn our minds toward rejuvenation—detoxifying ourselves from what’s not serving us and refocusing on what nurtures us.
Tea, both true tea—made from the tea
What Happens in the Gut … Goes All the Way to...
Next time you eat, be sure to load up on lots of colourful plant-based fibre-rich items—and then imagine the trajectory of that good food through your body. Here’s a hint: insoluble fibre in that food
10 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Keep This Time
New Year’s resolutions can sometimes be hard to keep, especially if our goals are too lofty or ambiguous. Whether those resolutions are big or small, most people struggle to commit to them long-term b
Inflammatory Facts about Heart Health
One of the most important recent discoveries in health is that inflammation is a crucial contributor to a surprising number of conditions—from the familiar ones such as rheumatoid arthritis to unexpec
10 Signs You Need a Mental Health Day
We all experience short-term stress in our daily lives. This can result in an increased heart rate or butterflies in your stomach. However, when we’re consistently overwhelmed, it can manifest in seve
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