Healthy Breasts Naturally: A Prescription for Breast Cancer Prevention

6 months ago

(Originally published in 2018; Updated in 2024) Breast Cancer Awareness month comes around every October to remind us to take care of our breasts, and to become more informed about… Read More

News & Notes: Foods That Starve Cancer; Flexibility Helps Longevity; Acetaminophen Can Inhibit Masculinity in Fetus

6 months ago

Can Flexibility Help People Live Longer? Flexibility exercises are often included in the exercise regimens of athletes and exercisers. New research published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science… Read More

Book feature: The Fair Trade Ingredient Cookbook

6 months ago

THE FAIR TRADE INGREDIENT COOKBOOK By Nettie Cronish We live in an age when consumers are more informed than ever about what they buy, eat and use. Local producers and… Read More

Travel Well With A Must-Have Homeopathic Travel Kit

6 months ago

Let’s be real; travelling is a double-edged sword. On one side, you’ve got sunsets, new foods, and exciting adventures. On the other? Jet lag can make you feel like a… Read More

Nattokinase is Back: A Powerful Blood-Thinning Enzyme

6 months ago

(Originally published in 2019; Updated in 2024) “Nattokinase breaks down fibrinogen, a component of blood clots and atherosclerotic plaque. Elevated fibrinogen levels are another clear risk factor for cardiovascular disease.”  … Read More

Favorite Plant-Based Holiday Dishes by Some of Canada’s Top Cooks

6 months ago

(Editor’s note: The following collection of recipes was originally published in December 2017 and has been updated for re-release.) The holidays are a time when friends and family gather around… Read More

Alternative Cancer Therapy (Part 2) – What’s Available in Canada

6 months ago

(Originally published in 2014; Updated in December 2024) Cancer rates are increasing throughout the developed world and current treatment approaches are not effectively changing this trend. More and more people… Read More

Essential Guide to Pet Safety During the Holiday Season

6 months ago

(Originally published in 2010; Updated in 2024) Many common foods, plants, and other things abundant in the home during the holidays are there because we delight in them. But what’s… Read More

Fire Up Your Winter Meals with Immune Boosting Chile Peppers

6 months ago

Chile Pepper Medicine Turns Up the Heat The mighty capsicum (botanical name for pepper) has been named 2016 Herb of the Year by the International Herb Association. Read More

Big Changes Ahead in 2025

7 months ago

Big changes are coming to freedom of choice in health care thanks to Donald Trump’s recent election as President of the United States. I say this mainly because Trump has… Read More

News Archives: Plant-Rich Diet Reduces Gout Risk; Omega-3 Deficiency & Mental Health Problems; Tai Chi Reduces Depression

7 months ago

(Originally published in July 2017; Updated in November 2024) Plant-Rich Diet Lowers Risk of Gout A 2017 study found that, compared to a standard Western-style diet, a plant-rich diet is… Read More

Book excerpt: French Women Don’t Get Fat

7 months ago

An excerpt from the book, French Women Don’t Get Fat, published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York in 2005 (Excerpt updated Nov. 7, 2024) Seasons and Seasonings There were no… Read More

If Only I Had Known – Alternative Therapies for Recovery from Breast Cancer

7 months ago

(Updated Nov. 1st, 2024) This is a success story about recovery from breast cancer, and the journey taken to get there. My purpose in telling this story is to share… Read More

The Gerson Therapy – Treating the Incurable: Arthritis, Cancer, Diabetes, and more…

7 months ago

The following excerpt comes from Charlotte Gerson’s book, "The Gerson Therapy: The Amazing Nutritional Program For Cancer and Other Illnesses" by Charlotte Gerson and Morton Walker, D.P.M. (Kensington Publishing, 2001)… Read More

The Chinese Medicine Approach to Mental Health

7 months ago

Depression is a very broad subject that involves the entire human body, mind, and spirit.  Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the body, mind, and spirit cannot be separated. Therefore,… Read More

5 Tips for Managing Blood Sugar to Heal Hypoglycemia and Diabetes

7 months ago

(Updated October 30, 2024) The Role of Supplements, Low-glycemic Carbs, and Exercise When we think of blood sugar problems, the most common association is with diabetes and the need for… Read More

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