Elderberry has been getting a lot of respect in the media in the past year, but it has long been revered by Naturopathic Doctors and herbalists as a potent immune booster and medicine for the prevention and treatment of influenza.
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Pregnancy is a time of growth – growth of a baby, growth of a mother’s belly and growth of a…
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency seen in children. In children iron deficiency is most often due to dietary influences.
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.
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.
More foods can affect your health and your baby’s health than you might realize. Understanding what foods to avoid during pregnancy is an important aspect of pregnancy nutrition.
Headaches are one of the most common health complaints. Almost every person will experience a headache at some point during…
Why are women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s experiencing hair loss? There are a number of potential causes. By addressing the root cause of the hair loss, many women are able to stop the hair loss and in some instances, reverse it.
Spring has sprung! And with it comes… allergies. The sniffling, sneezing, burning and redness can put a damper on this beautiful time of year. But there is hope! Here are ten tips to try this allergy season.