Health and Well Being

If you spend large amounts of time sitting in a desk chair working at a desk you undoubtedly are familiar with the fatigue and back pain which often accompany such work. A proper setup at the workplace or at home is crucial to your health and comfort.

Sun-filled summer days are just about over and the resumption of school is right around the corner. It’s that time of the year folks - backpacks, books, and paper bag lunches!

One tool that you can give your child to help her excel, stay energized, focused, and sharp throughout the day is with a nutritious lunch. Sound simple, right? Here’s where it can get tricky:

If you smoke, you can decrease your chance of getting lung cancer by eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, according to new research released this week.

Getting a proper reading light is very important for your health because insufficient lighting can cause eye strain and headaches. Furthermore, bad lighting or noisy lighting can result in even worse symptoms over the long-run.

Coconut water is all the rage amongst the yogis and fitness enthusiasts these days. It’s been touted as nature’s sports drink that is significantly better at hydrating and replenishing electrolytes lost when sweating.

People often suffer certain symptoms or conditions of which they do not know the cause. It can be frustrating to consistently not feel your best, sometimes people suffer certain nagging symptoms for so long they don’t even know what it would be like to be without them.

Scars are understandably a frustration for many people and can range from simply annoying to downright debilitating. Scars on the face are particularly distressing because they are so visible and consequently drive some to low self esteem and can even create a sense of shame.

Vertigo is a rather unpleasant sensation of dizziness; it feels as though the world is spinning around you. The primary cause for this persistent dizziness has something to do with the inner ear where there are many sensitive balance mechanisms. Inside our ears are very small calcium stones which move around as we move around.

Hair care is a vital part of any beauty regime, but many of us fail to pay due attention to our coif.  Even if you’ve spent a good size portion on a great cut, fabulous stylist and expensive shampoos and conditioners you may be missing some of the most important steps to great hair. 

Is male menopause real or just a medical condition that’s been created to push more pharmaceutical drugs? Can male menopause be diagnosed by a physician or can you self-diagnose yourself from reading a Q and A from GQ?

Sore throats are not only painful but can be exceedingly annoying. Although they obviously aren’t a symptom severe enough to merit immediate medical attention, they can have a very negative effect on your daily life. There are numerous causes of sore throat, including viruses, bacteria, cigarette smoke, sinus drainage, allergies, and sudden changes in temperature.

Green tea is a popular source of polyphenols - powerful antioxidant compounds that offer better antioxidant protection than vitamin C. Polyphenols block the formation of abnormal cell growth, suppresses carcinogens, can destroy cancer-causing agents and reduce inflammation associated with disease.

Ok so now that summer is officially in full swing it may be time to actually take some time to pamper those little puppies walking around in flip-flops and going bare in the sand.  Not only are your feet much more visible than they are in other seasons during the hot summer months, but they can also suffer more from increased walking and from less than supportive footwear.  This being

Common fruits and vegetables are often waxed which protects the food from  bruising, extends shelf life, increases the shine and prevents loss of moisture.

It is an unfortunate yet highly predictable consequence of aging that the mind’s memory begins to deteriorate; almost everyone has experienced this phenomenon with elderly people who they spend time with. The inevitability of memory loss is what is particularly startling about the phenomenon.

Sprouting involves the practice of soaking, draining and rinsing, legumes and nuts until they germinate or sprout. Sprouting greatly increases the nutritional value of the food by more than 20% by releasing enzyme inhibitors that are meant to protect the dormant seed or nut.

Quinoa is a seed that is rich in amino acids and protein that has a fluffy texture and nutty flavour when cooked. Though not a common household food item, quinoa is becoming more and more popular as it gains prominence as a “superfood.”

Back pain is probably one of the most common afflictions that people face, it can be irritating and debilitating. Back pain can strike any time and very suddenly, with varying degrees of pain. Sometimes the pain arises from an injury sustained the day before, sometimes it is a result of long and sustained strain on the back.

Blueberries literally burst with flavour and wholesome goodness and is the blue ribbon winner in nutrition. They are low in calories and take the top prize in the Tufts University analysis of 60 fruits and vegetables for their antioxidant capacity.

Vitamin Water, which is owned by Coca-Cola Entreprises, touts itself as a distilled water drink that contains no sodium and is packed full of herbs, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes

A hernia occurs when the mass of muscles and tissues known as the fascia of an organ burst out of the cavity which contains them. Hernias most commonly occur in the lower torso, when the fascia protrudes the abdominal cavity.

Keep your brain healthy and optimized at peak levels throughout your whole life by focusing on the A’s, B’s and D’s - three key vitamins identified in healthy brain functioning. The human brain is the most important organ that requires many nutrients to work properly.

Headaches are an all-too-common symptom, especially in modern times with the amount of stress, tension and urgency which unfortunately characterize our urban lifestyles. Headaches are extremely disruptive because they simply shut you down and hamper your ability to think straight and communicate with others.

Summer brings an abundance of colorful and seasonal foods that make eating more joyful. Fruits and veggies are found in every imaginable color while fields and orchards are overflowing with abundance.

If you’re looking for a rich source of vegetarian protein, you may want to consider tofu - a highly nutritious, protein-dense food made from the curds of soybean milk. Tofu was first popularized in China over 2000 years ago between AD 25-220 and is now a staple food in all countries of the orient.

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical created by the Dupont Corporation and is an estrogen-like organic compound found in plastic products. It is so ubiquitous that it’s found in 93% of all Americans and nearly all living animals. It is a dangerous chemical (though the chemical companies deem it safe) that can cause serious reproductive disorders.

Proteins are found in all living cells and are necessary for the proper functioning of organisms. They are essential for the growth and repair of tissue and are found in meats, animal products and legumes.

Have you adopted Ginseng into your health routine? There are a surprising number of ways to consume the ginseng root and experience its many health benefits. 

Since KFC launched their Double Down, a breadless bacon sandwich with Colonel’s Sauce and cheese between two slabs of deep fried chicken, fast food chains have disregarded health concerns and have launched disgustingly unhealthy, high calorie, high sodium sandwiches.

Do you suffer from allergies? Approximately 1 in 5 people suffer from some form of allergy to indoor or outdoor allergens such as foods, drugs, animals and pollens. An allergy is essentially an overreaction by the immune system to a foreign substance. Many people with allergies do not realize they are suffering from an allergic reaction.