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How to maximize sun’s benefits, minimize adverse effects

By Lisa Kowalyk, CNP, B.Kin 

Long ago, sun bathing was considered medicine. In several cultures spanning throughout history from Asia to Rome, spending time in the sun was considered a non-negotiable preventative … [More...]

By Lisa Kowalyk, CNP, B.Kin 

Magnesium is the master mineral, and when we are low, the body really feels it. Often thought of for muscle cramps, the uses of magnesium extend far beyond muscle health! Magnesium can be used to help … [More...]

By Lisa Kowalyk, CNP, B.Kin

We don’t believe in quick fixes, but if there was ever a supplement to deliver one, it would be astaxanthin. Astaxanthin is a remarkable whole-body antioxidant that comes from an ancient algae. It has long been used … [More...]

When it comes to family fitness fun, only one piece of exercise equipment delivers a wealth of health in as little as two minutes, and is perfect for any age, from toddler to senior.

Whether you’re a mom who’s looking … [More...]

One medicine has been proven to provide the single, greatest health intervention for everything from fatigue, depression and anxiety to arthritis pain, diabetes and heart disease, and that medicine is exercise.

Love to exercise? Great, you’re ahead of the game. … [More...]

Why wait till New Years to make healthy resolutions when winter doldrums inevitably leave you dragging your heels? Instead, let the feel-good summer season motivate you. Stepping into a health path during the summer months, with an abundance of fresh … [More...]

By Lisa Lisa Kowalyk, CNP, b.Kin

Heart disease is on the rise all across the world, and is quickly becoming a public health problem. Declining heart health is also correlated to rapid and premature aging and is a risk factor … [More...]

Let’s face it. Killer high intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts are not for everyone, but exercise snacking is. And, believe it or not, even the most mundane activities, like lugging heavy laundry up the stairs, can become a game-changer for … [More...]

It’s not surprising heart disease is the number one killer of North Americans, considering the fact, unless your daily diet is comprised of only unprocessed, whole foods and drinks, you’re undoubtedly consuming added sugars like glucose and fructose, in their … [More...]