Participants with low levels of omega-3 showed lower brain volumes, equalling 2 years of brain aging
Health News Briefs – May 2012
LOW LEVELS OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS LINKED TO MEMORY PROBLEMS
Scientists have determined that lower levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are... Read more »
Anthocyanin-rich foods such as acai berries have been found to reduce the risk of Type II Diabetes
Health News Briefs – April 2012
ANTHOCYANIN-RICH FOODS LOWER RISK OF TYPE 2 DIABETES
Scientists have determined that plant compounds known as anthocyanins, and fruits rich in... Read more »
Hippocrates’ observation that fresh celery is good for the heart turned out to be true.
Heal Your Heart
THE ROLE OF STRESS, MALNUTRITION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS
By Helke Ferrie
In the May 28, 1997 issue of the Journal of the American Medical... Read more »
Stinging nettles in the wild
Nothing Says Spring Like Fresh, Wild Greens
When I was a kid growing up in rural Muskoka we strived to be as self-sufficient as possible, not only because my grandparents enjoyed growing and gathering their own foods, but also out of necessity. In those days, trips to the grocery (and drug store) in town were few and far between!
So a few years ago when I first caught wind of the... Read more »
Curcumin, derived from turmeric, improves liver detoxification of heavy metals and other carcinogens
KEYS TO CANCER PREVENTION
We live in a gorgeous world which we have tragically contaminated with human waste – plastics, pesticides, solvents, detergents, cosmetics, preservatives, drugs, chemicals and pollutants all threaten our health and the health of other species. Many of these toxic substances act as carcinogens, accumulating in our cells and tissues, persisting in... Read more »
Red clover assists the body in removing waste products and toxins from fluids and tissues
Red Clover
Late spring is an amazing time of year. Here in Ontario, June tends to be our greenest month, when the fields and forests have a lushness that almost resembles that of a tropical climate. Spring is also the time of year when I get a new group of students attending my field workshops. Most people are familiar with a few herbs and trees, and people... Read more »
From Our Blogs
The Song of Spring
The song of spring is echoing through our pages this month, bringing fresh ideas for attuning to the season. Since spring is an ideal time for liver cleansing, bitter herbs like dandelion and turmeric, along with lemon juice and flax seed oil, are essential aids. By flushing out old poisons stored in the liver from chemical detergents, polluted... Read more »
