Diabetes 101
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in Canada. Yet it also seems to be one of the most poorly understood, with people’s knowledge of risk factors and complications being surprisingly l
Improve Your Health at the Cellular Level
The word “cell,” derived from the Latin for cella or “small room,” describes the tiny biological structures from which all life is built. The human body consists of trillions of cells in total and hun
Fabulous Fibre
Fabulous fibre is actually the cell wall of edible plants, and it comes in two forms—soluble and insoluble fibre.
Soluble fibre can be dissolved in water; as it passes through our digestive tract it a
Is Becoming Vegan Hard to Stomach?
If you’ve switched to vegan but plants are feeling more like wild animals in your belly, don’t give up! Sometimes dietary change is like going to the gym—you just need to build up your digestive stren
6 Common Environmental Toxins and How to Avoid Them: A Shortlist
1. Air pollution: a mixture of natural and synthetic substances in the air we breathe.Indoor air pollution can be reduced by making sure that your building is well ventilated and regularly cleaned to
Fasting and You
If you take medication or have a medical condition that relies on regularity in food intake, fasting may not be for you.
For those who are otherwise healthy, here are a few things to consider when dec
