What’s New? People in neighbourhoods with higher levels of social cohesion experience lower rates of mental health problems than those in neighbourhoods with lower cohesion, independent of how deprived or affluent a neighbourhood is. Strengthening Family Bonds by Aligning Core Values Looking back across time, in the decades and centuries that have come before us,…
November 2021 Edition What’s New Every day, we encounter billions of germs, but they’re not all bad. Though it may not be pleasant to think about, countless microbes live on and in our bodies, and they are actually necessary to maintain good health. The Secrets to Building Your “Immunity Superpower” It’s likely we all know…
October 2021 Edition What’s New Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. The Acne Remedy: From Diet to Skincare Routine Ranging from minor flare-ups to significant inflammation, acne is a condition that varies in appearance and severity, primarily appearing on the face, chest, and…
September 2021 Edition What’s New 94% of pet owners say their animal pal makes them smile more than once a day. Holistic Medicine and Your Pets Just like people have a choice in healthcare, today’s pet owner has the option to choose holistic veterinary medicine (HVM) instead of, or in conjunction with, conventional veterinary medical…
What’s New? When resting, people get about 10% of their energy as protein, 40% from fat, and 50% from carbohydrates. In moderate intensity activity, the energy source is 50% fat and 50% carbohydrate. The What, Why & How of Plant-based Nutrition, for Everyone Here’s something that might surprise you: not all plant-based diets require elimination…
June 2021 Edition What’s New The heart rate depends upon a number of factors including age and fitness levels. As a child grows older the rate falls. A new born baby’s heart beats from 70 to 100 beats per minute while that of an athlete can be 40 to 60 bpm mainly because the fitness…
May 2021 Edition What’s New Bananas are actually classified as berries, while strawberries are members of the rose family. Learn to Love Fats And Enjoy Most Carbs When it comes to dietary fats and carbohydrates, advice has varied greatly. The good news is that we do have long-standing wisdom just about everyone can follow for…
April 2021 Edition What’s New Goose bumps evolved to make our ancestors’ hair stand up, making them appear more threatening to predators. Toxic Mold Syndrome: Is Your Health at Risk? Have you seen a news headlines like this one: “Is Black Mold in the Building Where You Work Making You Sick?” Perhaps you skimmed past…
January 2021 Edition What’s New Walnuts are the oldest known tree food – they date back to 10,000 BC! 2021: Reclaim Normalcy During Uncertain Times Finally, 2020 is behind us and the New Year brings a sense of hope. Even as we move into 2021, normal still has new meaning for how we work, live,…
A lot of people are focusing a little bit more on personal health these days. And for the most part this involves getting into good habits, screening for common conditions, and generally keeping an eye out for any meaningful warning signs. Alongside these efforts though, it is also worthwhile to make efforts to prevent specific,…