A Testimonial to Longevity Medicine – Champion of Nutritional Healing, Medical Freedom, and a Life Fully Lived "He practised without fanfare, published without acclaim, and healed without seeking praise. But those who knew his work knew its worth." Dr. Ken Walker – widely known to readers and patients as Dr. W. Gifford-Jones, MD – passed […]

(Originally published in 2011; Updated in 2025) Introduction by Helke Ferrie Mainstream medical research has now proven that  the gut (intestinal tract) is key to the regulation of infection, proper immune and central nervous system functioning, and the health of the brain. So important has gut health become that the U.S. government initiated the Human […]

A Personal Report by Dwight Kalita, PhD Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is a worldwide epidemic affecting 37 million people, and its rising prevalence will most certainly account for increasing public health costs. I am 76 years old and have had A-fib for almost 10 years. During that time various cardiologists gave me 2 ablations and 5 […]

A CTV News story filed on Nov. 13, 2019 reported that a B.C. woman had initiated a lawsuit against a Vancouver hospital for the wrongful death of her husband due to a hospital-acquired infection and subsequent failed antibiotics. This is just one example of what some describe as a growing epidemic of antibiotic-resistant superbugs killing […]

Senior citizens account for the largest growing segment of the population in the developed world. Optimizing food choices, supplements, and lifestyle factors can help provide solutions to many of the health challenges faced by those in their golden years. Let’s explore some of the more common issues that the elderly face: dehydration, digestion and appetite, […]

Some people rarely get sick and are always fizzing with energy. They don’t gain weight or lose their memory. So what’s their secret? When leading nutritionist Patrick Holford carried out Britain’s largest-ever health and diet survey, completed by more than 55,000 respondents, the results showed that to be super-healthy, all you need to do is […]

by Michael Passwater Infectious diseases are a major threat to human survival and quality of life. In 1996, the World Health Organization raised concern regarding over 17 million people dying each year from infectious diseases. [1] That's over 46,000 people per day. In 2014 HIV/AIDS caused 1.6 million deaths, tuberculosis caused 1.3 million deaths, pneumonia […]

Keeping your kidneys healthy is vital to your body’s well-being. Healthy kidneys ensure that your body can filter and expel waste efficiently, while producing hormones to help you function at your best. Your kidneys work to filter blood, balance electrolytes, and regulate hormones that affect your bones and blood pressure. One important hormone made by […]

While still unknown to most practitioners of traditional or 'modern' medicine, acute viral syndromes, COVID-19 included, can all be easily prevented most of the time. And when such viruses do get a foothold in the body, they are still easily eradicated if the patient is not too close to death before receiving any of a […]

“I have not seen any ’flu yet that was not cured or markedly ameliorated by massive doses of vitamin C.”  (Robert F. Cathcart, MD) The Orthomolecular Medicine News Service first made the statement: “Vitamin C protects against coronavirus” in a press release on January 26, 2020. The opening sentence of that press release was (and […]

(Updated July 27, 2020) Now that the coronavirus pandemic is mostly under control in Canada, it's time to consider the most effective ways to restore our health and wellness going forward. While I wouldn’t dissuade anyone from following the recommended government guidelines for preventing COVID-19 infections, such as using hand sanitizers and wearing masks, there […]

Feeding the Mind, Nourishing the Body Endorsed by The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, csnn.ca/wellness (Updated on April 23, 2019) When broadcaster Kim D’Eon ran into health issues she started seeing a naturopathic doctor, and it changed her life. Not only did it give her tools to address her own health, but it made her […]

All the Best Nutrients for Macular Degeneration We are in the midst of an epidemic of age-related blindness known as macular degeneration (AMD). Globally, it is the leading cause of permanent vision loss. According to the Macular Society, 20 million people will have the disease by the year 2040. Already, most estimates are that over […]

Truth and Lies About Calcium, Sugar, Cholesterol, and Antioxidants for Those Undergoing Cancer Treatment (Editor’s note: Last month we published the first part of Dr. Rona’s list of ‘Top Ten Nutrition Myths’. This month we bring you the second part.) This list of nutrition myths hasn’t changed much in nearly 40 years. I hear  about […]

Truth and Lies About Vitamin C, Kava Kava, St. John’s Wort, Beta Carotene, and more... (Editor’s note: This month we bring you the first segment of Dr. Rona’s feature on Nutrition Myths, which covers the first two items on his Top Ten list. To see the complete Top Ten, click on the link at end […]

For thousands of years, human beings lived as hunter-gatherers; a few hours of work each day devoted to gathering and preparing food, and the rest spent socializing with their family...