Lawsuits against drug companies for serious side effects (including death) caused by their products are not uncommon. Most recently Bloomberg News reported that Pfizer has just settled more than 10,000 lawsuits regarding Zantac, the popular heartburn drug it manufactures. The lawsuits claim that the drug company hid the cancer risks associated with Zantac from the […]

By Sleep Expert Claus Pummer Getting a healthy sleep is very important as it leads to relaxation, regeneration, vitality, more energy, and well-being. Many people overlook the value of restful slumber and only realize its purported benefits when they have trouble falling asleep, have sleepless nights, or wake up fatigued and in a bad mood. […]

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Monique Michaud Michrowski, at the age of 85, on the morning of September 17, 2023. She was an accomplished Professor of Design (Université du Québec à Montréal) and was involved in such projects as Place Ville-Marie, the Montreal Court House, the Scarborough […]

The government of Canada currently has a report on its website which states: "A total of 7,328 apparent opioid toxicity deaths occurred in 2022 (January-December). This is an average of 20 deaths per day. In 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the average number of deaths per day was 10, which increased to a peak […]

It’s been three months since we released our spring issue, and a lot has happened since then. Notably, the pandemic of the past few years has had many consequences, good and bad. On the bad side, thousands of people died and hundreds of thousands were injured by Covid vaccines administered around the world. And the […]

In May 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advised against the use of aspirin to prevent heart attacks or strokes in people with no history of these diseases. This is because there was no evidence proving any benefit. Despite this proclamation, I continued to see many healthy patients in my private practice swallowing […]

The massive heart attack which took the life of former finance minister, Jim Flaherty, on April 10, 2014 brought renewed public attention to the potential dangers of Prednisone. Back in January 2013, in response to increasing public concern about Flaherty’s bloated appearance and facial redness, a spokesman for the minister had stated: “Minister Flaherty is […]

  Essential Oils Freshen Indoor Air, Kill Germs, Sanitize Surfaces As we move inside to escape the winter cold, indoor air quality becomes more important than ever. This is especially true because more of us are more prone to sickness during this time. So make sure to know the best essential oils for cold and […]

It is with a very heavy heart that I must report the terrible news that Charles passed away on Friday, October 14th, 2022. He died of a sudden heart attack. Only two hours before, we had been on a long bike ride. Because it was a beautiful day we had planned to go to our […]

(Originally published in March 2014; Updated August 2022) Dietary Fibre Can Help Protect Against Asthma Researchers have reported that the Western diet probably has more to do with the current asthma epidemic than has been assumed so far, and that a higher risk of developing asthma is closely related to a lower amount of fruit […]

Canadians injured by COVID-19 vaccines were among those who reported their tragic stories to a three-day Citizens’ Hearing in June of this year. The hearing was organized by the Canadian Covid Care Alliance (CCCA), a group that includes over 600 independent Canadian doctors, scientists and health care practitioners who are not connected with government or […]

(Updated July 27, 2022) Are we overmedicating ourselves? During the COVID-19 pandemic, an important fact has not been well reported by the media. That is – a major side effect of commonly used medications is the increased risk of pneumonia. This in turn increases the risk of death. During the pandemic this risk can certainly […]

(Originally published December 2017; Updated May 1st, 2022) Multivitamin Use During Pregnancy Linked to Lower Risk of Autism A study has found that taking multivitamins during early pregnancy may reduce the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. (ASD includes a range of conditions that affect social interaction, communication, interests, and behaviour. Research indicates […]

Blueberry Supplementation in Midlife for Dementia Risk Reduction Late-life dementia typically develops over a period of many years beginning in midlife. Prevalence of metabolic disturbance also accelerates in middle age and is a prominent risk factor for dementia. Preliminary studies indicate that blueberry supplementation can improve cognitive performance and influence metabolism and brain function and […]

Happy spring! Welcome to the first issue of Vitality in its new format as a digital magazine. Now more than ever, it is important to protect the freedom of choice in healthcare that we have been advocating since 1989. To that end, we will continue providing the best information we can find on alternative medicine […]

It’s more important now than ever for your family to use a water filter. Here’s why. The fact that water is an essential part of our daily diet is something that everyone knows, and we have all heard of various water filtration systems from brands like Berkey that can improve the quality of the water […]