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Intermittent fasting: friend or foe?

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 EditorialTeam

By Jamie-Lynn Shaw, BHSc, CNP, PTS, NNCP

Intermittent fasting has been on the rise as one of the most popular diet trends. Due to its success, many people have practiced and recommended this diet to others. It may just sound … [More...]

Are you absorbing vitamin C?

July 22, 2021July 23, 2021 EditorialTeam

By Lisa Kowalyk, CNP, B.kin

When it comes to supplementing nutrients, especially water-soluble ones such as vitamin C, we’ve all heard that we just pee them out. This has truth to it, but it doesn’t discount the need we have … [More...]

Copper: preventative medicine for aging skin, diabetic disorders and more

July 21, 2021July 23, 2021 EditorialTeam

From wrinkle-reducing pillow cases to ointments that improve damaged skin, copper is increasingly being used in integrative medicine to promote health and well-being, with the added anti-aging perk.

In fact, copper has been used for more than 2,000 years to … [More...]

Top 10 reasons rebounding is for you

June 23, 2021July 23, 2021 EditorialTeam

Only two minutes of rebounding is needed to flush the entire lymphatic system and boost the immune system. How much easier can exercise get?

Not an exercise enthusiast? Perfect. Then rebounding’s for you. Fitness fanatic? Superb. Then rebounding’s for you. … [More...]

Remedies

Post workout electrolyte drink

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 EditorialTeam

By Jamie-Lynn Shaw, BHSc, CNP, PTS, NNCP

When people think electrolyte drinks, they often refer to Gatorade and Powerade for an extra boost. However, not enough people take into consideration the amount of sugar and harmful ingredients that are being … [More...]

Natural Health

Homesteading: DIY composter

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 EditorialTeam

By Isabelle Legault and Ryan Spence

On the farm we need a good source of nutrients each year to feed our vegetables. Stores offer a multitude of different fertilizers that will “miraculously” give us the “best” results. However, being the … [More...]

Natural Healing Sponsored Posts

High-dose vitamin C a “clinical miracle”

May 19, 2021June 23, 2021 EditorialTeam

In 2009, doctors at Auckland Hospital in New Zealand were ready to pull the plug on a 56-year-old man who lay comatose with complete respiratory failure. He had contracted H1N1, developed pneumonia and leukemia, but one simple, natural treatment saved … [More...]

Remedies

Grow a medicinal healing garden

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 EditorialTeam

By Theresa Gregory

Instead of just planting beautiful flowers and shrubs, perhaps it is time to consider planting helpful, healing herbs this season.

Adding a few medicinal herbs to an already existing garden or making a special bed devoted to … [More...]

Holistic Nutrition & Prevention

Fast food increases severe asthma, allergy risk, study finds

May 19, 2021May 21, 2021 EditorialTeam

In Canada, where fast food is a $27 billion a year industry, it’s not surprising that a quarter of Canadians suffer from hay fever and nearly one fifth of the population is affected by eczema.

A fast food diet raises … [More...]

Remedies

Easy cleanses for every body

May 19, 2021May 25, 2021 EditorialTeam

By Jeanette Wayne

Spring is a great time to undergo a cleanse and in many traditional cultures and medicines, there are ceremonies and practices that reflect this. For example, within Traditional Chinese Medicine, certain herbal formulas are used only during … [More...]

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