1890 could be called “the year the human diet started to go downhill”. That was the year that a new milling technique which removed fibre from whole grains to produce… Read More
DEAR DR. RONA: My brother has been suffering from swollen feet and legs for several months, and finally went to the doctor. He was prescribed some strong diuretics which he… Read More
It was the incessant itching that really got to Jessie* and had her running regularly for the Monistat or a homemade yogurt remedy to relieve the maddening symptoms. “Maddening doesn’t… Read More
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… Read More
The paws of our four-legged pals are hardy, yet incredibly vulnerable. Whether your pets are indoor or outdoor rompers, they’re regularly exposed to all manner of threats, be it stepping… Read More
The rising popularity of weight-loss drugs worldwide is causing increasing concern amongst researchers and health practitioners who worry about the side effects. Desperate patients are turning to these medications after… Read More
Cleansing tonics are an ancient rite of spring that reflects the season’s central theme of self-renewal. By definition, a tonic is an infusion of herbs that invigorates or strengthens the… Read More
ARIES: March 21 - April 20 2024 will be a positive year for most Aries. Common sense will prevail, and extremes will be avoided. After May 25 when Jupiter goes… Read More
As the weather turns colder, and daylight hours get shorter, there is a tendency to stay indoors where it is warm and dry, curl up with a good book and… Read More
Commentary by Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD Breast cancer causes enormous morbidity and mortality around the world, and its traditional treatment, along with the relentless progression of the disease, greatly… Read More
What makes the neem tree worthy to be named Tree of the 21st Century? For thousands of years, humans have sought to fortify their health and cure various ills with… Read More
My favorite vegetarian dishes, the ones that I turn to for comfort during our long, cold winters, are mostly the same dishes we enjoyed as farmers in Saskatchewan during the… Read More
Ask any conventional doctor about the cold and ’flu season, and they will tell you that the best prevention for influenza is the annual ’flu vaccine. No doubt, you have… Read More
Editor’s note: The winter season is upon us, and with it comes a plethora of sugary ingredients hiding in everyday comfort foods as well as festive specials. Here to help… Read More
Of all the patient complaints that have come into my office during the past 45 years, bowel disorders top the list. These include inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s Disease and… Read More
You find that you are in the middle of a dissatisfying life. You consistently feel betrayed. You attract chaos to yourself and cannot figure out why. There are pieces of… Read More
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