I enjoy every season, but as a student of nature and a herbalist I have to admit I love spring the most – observing the gradual return of birds that flew south for the winter, and watching all of my plant friends awaken from their winter slumber. My anticipation begins with the return of red-winged […]

Low bone density (osteoporosis), and its less serious form (osteopenia), affects more than 55% of men and women over the age of 50 in Canada and the U.S. Osteoporosis literally means “porous bones.” The disease usually goes unnoticed for many years until the person suffers a sudden bone fracture in the hips or vertebrae. An […]

Bone health is an important wellness issue for everyone. Building and maintaining healthy bones throughout your life will reduce your risk of later developing osteoporosis  and osteopenia. Osteoporosis is a degenerative condition in which bones become porous, fragile, and prone to fractures. Osteopenia is the early stage of bone loss and is considered to be […]