With the multitudes of options for healthy eating it can be overwhelming to decide which foods to eat and how to combine them. Fortunately, nature was designed with easy indicators of which foods are best. Most plant-based foods are conveniently categorized by colour, according to their benefits. By simply looking...
Flu is short for influenza, which is an acute respiratory illness. Most people who get the flu recover completely in 1 to 2 weeks, but some will develop serious and potentially life-threatening medical complications, such as pneumonia. The symptoms of a flu include fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, runny nose, cough and...
Breast cancer is a very common disease and many people know a family member or friend who has been diagnosed with it. The good news is that there are ways to reduce the risk of breast cancer through lifestyle changes. Below are 5 key considerations when managing your habits, diet...
It might be easier to ensure healthy vision than you think. Eyesight is a fundamental part of human perception and cognition, and yet the causes of retinal disease, including blindness, remain a mystery. Although medical research has not yet found a cure, researchers have discovered a food group that helps...
Estrogen plays a big role in developing female sex characteristics. It is a vital hormone in childbearing and in keeping a woman's bone strength. Additionally, it also contributes to cell activity and helps determine how cells will function. Indeed, it is important to various growth processes during puberty and into...
Did you know that changes in your body's natural capabilities can lead to the growth of cancer? The weakening of your immune system, an unbalanced PH, the reduction of cell oxygenation, and of course, the rise in toxicity levels in your body can result in this much-dreaded disease. Before you...
According to integrative health experts, deficiency in Vitamin C can increase the risk of various serious conditions that include cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, among others. A recent study sheds light on the connection between the levels of Vitamin C and one’s physical and mental health. Without a doubt, this...
We all know that sunlight is an excellent source of vitamin D, and while that’s good, excessive exposure can cause sunburn which can be really painful. Ironically, a new study shows that high doses of Vitamin D can also ease sunburn – reducing redness and inflammation! What did the study...
