Holistic Nutrition & Prevention

By Natasha Haesen, RHN

In Ayurveda medicinal teachings many herbs are used to support the body and maintain what is known as homeostasis, the body’s natural state of steady internal conditions maintained by living systems. One potent herb used in … [More...]

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

Dear Readers,

As you may recall, last month I received a question from Renee asking about the link between fat and cholesterol. Here is part two of my answer. Last month, I detailed the history of … [More...]

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

Dear Nutritionist,

My doctor has told me to eat low fat because I have high cholesterol. I am confused because I’ve read there are good fats. I want to know which ones I should eat … [More...]

By Mercedes Kay Gold, CNP, CPT

Health is wealth. It must be earned and consistency is the key. Obesity is linked to heaps of health issues, making it so tempting to try the latest and greatest trend. From the rice diet … [More...]

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

Dear readers,

This month’s question comes from June in Colborne. June wrote in asking if there’s any benefit to taking probiotics when taking antibiotics. She wondered if the antibiotics cancel out the benefit of the … [More...]

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

Dear Nutritionist,

My question is about coffee. I have to go for some stress tests for my heart because I’ve been diagnosed with a heart condition. I have to cut coffee out for a week … [More...]

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

This week’s column comes from Tina in Bradford, ON, Canada, who wrote in to better understand how to use herbal medicine for overall health. She’s interested in plant-based foods and food as medicine, so this … [More...]

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

This week’s column was prompted by Bernadette in Bradford, Ontario, who wrote:

Dear Nutritionist,

I would like to know the most important supplement for a pregnant woman, in your opinion.

Can You Guess the Answer?

By Sari Huhtala

Feeling thirsty? That’s mild dehydration, and scientists say its impact on the circulatory system, even in healthy young men, is nearly the equivalent of smoking a cigarette.

A degree of two per cent dehydration, the point at … [More...]

Ask a Nutritionist

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

Dear Readers,

This week’s question comes from Sue in Edmundston, New Brunswick. She wrote:

Dear Nutritionist,

I know every individual need is different, but do you have any general diet suggestions for … [More...]