The term eating clean, is a life style that embraces healthy, whole, unprocessed foods. The main principles of eating clean is to choose whole foods over processed foods, and to choose unrefined foods over refined foods. Eating clean is not a diet, it’s a healthy lifestyle that practices avoiding processed and refined foods and concentrating […]
Mushrooms are classified as vegetables, but they aren’t technically plants, they belong to the fungi kingdom, and they contain important nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Mushrooms provide several important nutrients, as well as being low in sodium, fat, cholesterol, and calories. Mushrooms may help prevent chronic disease due to the presence of antioxidants and beneficial dietary […]
Caffeine has many effects on the body’s metabolism, and is naturally found in certain leaves, beans, and fruits of over 60 plants worldwide. Studies have shown that moderate consumption of caffeine, whether in coffee or tea may reduce your risk of diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and certain cancers. Facts on Tea & Coffee: White […]
March is Epilepsy Awareness Month in Canada, and Purple Day is celebrated annually on March 26th to increasing awareness about epilepsy and to reduce the stigma around epilepsy. Purple Day was founded in 2008 by nine-year-old Cassidy Megan of Nova Scotia, and named after the internationally recognized colour for epilepsy, lavender. Epilepsy is more common than […]
Whether your just starting out or you’ve been running for years… injuries don’t have to be part of life. Below are a few of the most common running injuries and how to avoid them. Runner’s Knee: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) or “runner’s knee,” is an irritation of the cartilage on the underside of the […]
Millions of Canadians suffer from headaches ranging from mild to debilitating. But, what if you don’t want to reach for medication for your symptoms. The next time you feel a headache coming on, here are some non medical approaches you can consider. Acupuncture The belief in acupuncture is that all headaches begin when the natural […]
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For those of us that work at a desk job 5 days a week, finding ways to minimize the effects of sitting for long periods of time can seem like just another chore to add to the list of things to complete. But even simple changes can make a big difference to your over all […]
Sitting in front of a computer monitor or laptop for long periods of time is associated with numerous health problems, ranging from weight gain, to cardiovascular disease to a shortening of your life expectancy. Other symptoms include fatigue, headaches, arthritis, increase in blood pressure, risk of fractures, and neck and back pain. Below are some […]
At the beginning of a new year is when most of us take a look at our diet. Learn to avoid these common diet mistakes, and you’ll be on your way to a healthier you. Eliminating all fats: You need healthy sources of fat to maintain essential body functions, sustain energy levels, slow digestion and […]
