Our daily lives bring us innumerable opportunities for stress which we're required to deal with and then move on. But how many of us can actually put the day's stresses behind us once our heads hit the pillow? This stress prevents us from getting a good night's sleep,...
The Glycemic Index classifies foods based on how they affect blood sugar levels in the 2 to 3 hours following a meal. The index is based on foods high in carbohydrates since foods primarily made of fats and proteins have no significant effect on blood sugar levels....
Andropause, often referred to as "male menopause", is a time in the male body when testosterone levels begin to drop off and/or the testosterone produced in a man's body becomes less effective. As testosterone levels increase in a teenage boy's body, certain...
Many people would rather shovel snow than go to the gym but the gym can be about much more than just walking machines and weights. Why not try a few court sports? Most indoor sports facilities have rooms for racquetball and squash, and more and more cities have indoor...
In today's world, fibromyalgia, or as it's sometimes known as Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) has become one of the most common conditions doctors diagnose when it comes to our muscles, yet its cause, to date, is largely unknown. Unlike other conditions which affect our...
Cancer can change your life, however, the changes cancer brings can have very positive effects on your lifestyle. Very soon, you'll have a team of professionals at your side helping you navigate this medical maze. These medical professionals will have all the latest,...
INTESTINAL HEALTH Because our intestines are the only avenue through which our body gets the nutrients it needs, keeping them healthy is of utmost importance. It's such a simple thing to keep your intestines functioning at peak capacity. Eating the right foods,...
The brain is one of the most amazing organs in our body. Just thinking about the infinitesimal daily functions it controls on a minute-to-minute basis is mind-boggling. The brain runs the body like your hard drive runs your computer. Electrical and chemical signals...
You wouldn't think to consider skin, hair and nails together, would you? However, these three are all inter-related and generally require the same vitamins and minerals to maintain them in their best condition. Our skin is our body's largest organ, cradling and...
Moving forward into the New Year with sufficient energy to do all the things you want to will require attention to your daily intake of magnesium. This mineral is involved in enzyme activity, especially the enzymes involved in energy production in our body. As you'll...
Many of us have heard of "losing your nerve" but losing your bone is quite another matter. Osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become thin and brittle, is characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue. As many as two million Canadians are...
The name vitamin B12 is misleading as this is not one single vitamin but the general name for a group of essential biological compounds known as cobalamins; so named because they carry the element cobalt, much like hemoglobin carries iron. It is best taken in a...