91% of Canadians have detectable levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in their urine according to recent data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS). Concentrations of BPA were highest in the teens – people aged 12 to 19 had mean concentrations of 1.50 micrograms per litre. That is nearly 30% higher than the mean concentration.
Lisa Watson
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses four main pillars of treatment to manage illness and disease: acupuncture, botanical (herbal) medicine, healthy lifestyle and proper diet.
Embarking on a vegan diet can be a daunting task. Most people assume that being a vegan means eating nothing but carrot sticks, blue-green algae and apple slices. But, despite being by nature a ‘restrictive’ diet – it does not have to be a boring diet!
A survey conducted in January 2010 by the UK-based Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin found that 75.5% of responding doctors feel they are poorly informed about herbal medicine.
Eating local is easier when you know the harvest times for your favourite fruits and vegetables! Keep this chart handy and you’ll be able to take advantage of the freshest local foods available at your local farmers markets and grocery stores.
Teen girls aren’t likely to be thinking about their risk for osteoporosis, but maybe they should be. Peak bone density is reached for most women in their early 20s, and what they are eating in their teen years has an enormous impact on the health of their bones later in life.
Free 15 minute consultation. During that time you can meet the doctor, ask questions about Naturopathic Medicine and learn how it can help you be healthier and happier, naturally.
Teenagers don’t have it easy when it comes to health! For some people it is a time of peak health – lots of energy, physical fitness, and few concerns or worries. But the majority of teens are coping with at least one health problem.
Vitamins and minerals are vital in supporting a healthy pregnancy. However, some nutrients can cause problems when taking in excess amounts during pregnancy. Make sure you are not over-doing it with these nutrients during pregnancy.