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Have cancer? Eat plants

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 EditorialTeam

By Alisa Herriman, RNCP, ROHP, CHCP

The nutritional protocols used to support an individual going through the cancer process, I believe, can also be considered preventative as well. You do not need to have a cancer diagnosis to want to … [More...]

Signs your lymphatic system may be overloaded

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 EditorialTeam

Swelling in fingers? Cold hands and feet? Brain fog? Chronic fatigue? Allergies? These are all signs that your lymphatic system may be taxed.

The lymphatic system, with its main vessels running up and down throughout the legs, torso and arms,

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Sugar’s not so sweet after all

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 EditorialTeam

That muffin and double double on the way to work is doing more than just spiking blood sugar levels, forcing the pancreas into overdrive. It’s confusing the heck out of the immune system. Here’s why.

Vitamin C and the sugar … [More...]

Weight Loss & Fitness

From depression to allergies, water heals

January 21, 2021January 22, 2021 EditorialTeam

By Mercedes Kay Gold, CNP, CPT

A new year is often met with an endless list of resolutions. Choose a game-changing or rather a life-changing resolution and start one new body-loving healthy holistic habit.

Drink water! As simple as water … [More...]

Desserts

Almond butter thumbprint cookies

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 EditorialTeam

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

Yes, sadly the holidays have come to an end. Most of you are probably trying to achieve those New Years’ resolutions and get back to healthy eating. That doesn’t mean what we eat … [More...]

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Ask a Nutritionist: Are supplements really necessary?

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 EditorialTeam

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

Dear Nutritionist,

I enjoy your column and would like your opinion on supplements. I know a holistic nutritionist who advises against using supplements because she says food should be all we need if we eat … [More...]

Top 5 benefits of hyaluronic acid

January 20, 2021January 21, 2021 EditorialTeam

Naturally produced by the body, hyaluronic acid is a form of sugar that helps to keep skin, eye and connective tissues and joints well lubricated by retaining water.

Hyaluronic acid is becoming a bigger buzzword in the beauty and wellness … [More...]

Natural Healing

The hidden truth about soy

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 EditorialTeam

By Kelly Burton

Giving up dairy? Try soy. Meat? Try soy. Having hot flashes? Try soy. Want to reduce your risk of heart disease? Try soy. Feeding animals? Try soy. Need gas? Try biodiesel made from soy. Consuming processed foods? … [More...]

Remedies

Healing with the “tree of life”

December 15, 2020December 16, 2020 EditorialTeam

By Carol Tozer

CEDAR: “Arbour vitae or tree of life”

Many moons ago, an elderly neighborhood gentleman would tell me tales of cedar – the healer. As moons go by I try to remember some of his tales. Perhaps … [More...]

Weight Loss & Fitness

Start a simple health regime today

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 EditorialTeam

By Mercedes Kay Gold, CNP, CPT

Cliché or not, its during our darkest moments we must focus to see the light. Buddha’s words come quickly to mind during COVID. With the landscape of daily life constantly changing, 2020 has been … [More...]

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