December 2014 / January 2015

Tracking the Real Progress in Medicine: A Snapshot of Advances in Healthcare

May 10, 2021

Progress tends to be mostly in the slow lane. Nonetheless, it progresses. Vitamin C is now being used intravenously in clinical trials to treat pancreatic...

Book Review: Could It Be B12? – An Epidemic of Misdiagnoses (2nd Edition)

December 1, 2014

Author: Sally Pacholok, R.N., and Jeffrey Stuart, D.O. Publisher: Quill Driver Books Book Publication: 2011 This book was sent to Vitality by a reader who...

Recipe: Almond Drink – Horchata

December 1, 2014

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘A HEALTHY VEGETARIAN FEAST‘. Horchata is an exact replica of a Moroccan almond drink served to honoured guests. First prepared...

Bringing in the New Year with TCM’s Five Elements

December 1, 2014

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), an ancient concept used today is Five Elements or Five Phases of Energetic Transformation. The Five Elements puts into perspective...

Recipe: Stuffed Grape Leaves (Mahshi Waraq Inab)

December 1, 2014

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘A HEALTHY VEGETARIAN FEAST‘. Swiss chard, kohlrabi leaves, or other vegetable leaves may be substituted for the grape leaves. Also, the same stuffing used in cabbage rolls may be substituted. (Serves 8)

Recipe: Bean and Almond Soup (Asseeda)

December 1, 2014

THIS BEAN AND ALMOND SOUP FROM NORTH AFRICA IS EXOTIC, NOURISHING, AND DELICIOUS

Recipe: Chickpea Stew with Tomatoes and Sweet Peppers

December 1, 2014

THIS CHICKPEA STEW WITH TOMATOES AND SWEET PEPPERS IS A GREAT SOURCE OF PROTEIN, AND FILLS THE TUMMY WITH COMFORT ON A COLD DAY

Recipe: Red Pepper Dip / Salad (Mahamara)

December 1, 2014

MAHAMARA (RED PEPPER DIP) COMBINES YOGHURT AND SPICES WITH HEARTY CHICKPEAS

Alternative Cancer Therapy (Part 2)

December 1, 2014

Cutting Edge Cancer Therapies Available in Canada Cancer rates are increasing throughout the developed world and current treatment approaches are not effectively changing this trend....

Homeopathic Remedies for Family Dysfunction

December 1, 2014

For Family Dysfunction And The Holidays Last January, a number of my new patients sought help with various ailments such as headaches, digestive problems, anxiety,...

Recipe: Chickpea Dip and Somali Hummus

December 1, 2014

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘A HEALTHY VEGETARIAN FEAST‘. The recipe for this appetizer differs somewhat from the hummus dish recipes found in the Greater...

Recipe: Pomegranate Taboula

December 1, 2014

This recipe is a tasty and festive version of taboula. (Serves 12) Ingredients 1/2 cup fine burghul (or bulghur wheat), soaked for 10 minutes in cold water, then drained by pressing

NEWS BRIEFS – December 2014 / January 2015

December 1, 2014

VEGETABLE COMPOUND MAY IMPROVE AUTISM A new study has found evidence that daily treatment with sulforaphane, a chemical found in cruciferous foods such as broccoli,...

A Healthy Vegetarian Feast

December 1, 2014

Flavourful Recipes for the Holiday Season How many times have you looked forward to a holiday feast, only to find yourself bloated and tired after overindulging in meat, cheese, and bread? It’s a common occurrence.