Detoxifying is sure to be one of the buzzwords of 2007. The process of ridding your body of toxins ranging from alcohol and unhealthy food to environmental pollution has been gaining popularity and acceptance among people who want to live a healthier lifestyle as well as among medical practitioners. Detoxing can help individuals discover renewed […]

(ARA) - More and more Americans are reaping the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. These good fatty acids are naturally found in fish and seeds, and are increasingly being added into food products like eggs, margarine and even cereal. For people like Barry Edwards, 58, who wish to add omega-3 fatty acids into their […]

With the winter months comes shorter days, holiday stress, irregular eating patterns and low energy levels. Getting the right amount of nutrients by following the recommendations of Canada’s Food Guide can help you feel better inside and out.The dark winter months make it harder to get some of the essential vitamins like Vitamin D. If […]

Efforts to trim waistlines or become more heart healthy have led many people to cut down on the amount of fat in their diets. While fat is typically associated with obesity, heart disease and other ailments, not all fats deserve a bad rap.According to registered dietitian, Andrea Holwegner, fat is an essential part of our […]

Rarely does a week go by without another study praising the cardiovascular, developmental and other health benefits of omega-3s grabbing headlines.So what exactly are omega-3 fatty acids and how can they benefit your health? According to registered dietitian Andrea Holwegner, omega-3 fatty acids are a type of “essential fat” that must be consumed from food […]

Researchers at the University of Connecticut have shown that eating three eggs a day does not raise heart disease risk factors in healthy elderly people, according to research published in the December 2005 issue of the Journal of Nutrition.This study looked at the LDL:HDL ratio in the blood, or the ratio of “bad” cholesterol to […]

(NC)-Stress levels in Canadians have nearly doubled in the last 10 years. An emphasis on workplace productivity and technology such as cell phones and PDA’s has led to greater stress and health related problems. As a result, lifestyle demands and stress have led to a greater reliance on convenience foods and delivery services. This negative […]

(ARA) - Heart disease continues to top the charts as America’s greatest health threat, and unhealthy cholesterol levels are a major risk factor. The good news is there are natural and well-studied options that can help get people on track before prescription therapies become the only resort to reduce cholesterol. In fact, many health care […]

Most of us don’t know how to find a good chiropractor. Generally, when we are looking for a doctor, we just open up the yellow pages and let our fingers do the walking. Sometimes, we may ask our friends, family or co-workers for a recommendation, but face it, what works for them may not work […]

A macrobiotic diet is a diet formulated by the belief that food, and the quality of food, has an affect on a person’s life on a greater extent than most people realize.  Practitioners of a macrobiotic diet believe that food has an affect on health, as well as happiness and well being.  Those who follow […]