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We already know how important it is to drink a lot of water, but who knew timing effected things?

In fact, drinking water at the correct time maximizes its effectiveness on the human body:

• 2 glasses of water after waking up helps activate internal organs
• 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal helps digestion
• 1 glass of water before taking a bath helps lower blood pressure
• 1 glass of water before going to bed helps avoid stroke or heart attack.

Well it’s that time of year again…the weather is unpredictable, those of you with children in school are getting back into a routine, and the days are getting shorter. In Chinese medicine, autumn is lung season and is associated with breathing difficulties, among other things. I want to discuss a few key strategies for maintaining health and happiness through this and all seasons! Read the rest of this entry »

Well it seems that the fall weather is making its way all over the continent.  It’s that time of year when we can’t predict how it will be from day to day, which is hard on you allergy sufferers and also for anyone affected by drastic changes in weather. Read the rest of this entry »

Vegetarian protein sources are a topic of conversation for many vegetarians across the world. For those of you who have adopted a vegetarian lifestyle, or are considering one, you have surely heard the tales of how a vegetarian diet offers too little protein to be healthy. Read the rest of this entry »

Being overweight is unfortunately a common problem around the world and it is easy to get confused about which weight loss methods really work. Many people live very stressful lives and turn to food for comfort and stress relief. Read the rest of this entry »

Organic foods are those in which the ingredients are being naturally grown, absent any chemicals or pesticides. It also means that the farming used is eco-friendly. Read the rest of this entry »

Easy Weight Loss Tips For A Healthier Life

Getting rid of excess body fat is without a doubt a challenging thing to do. There are many distractions that can cause you to gain weight and become obese. Read the rest of this entry »

The Health Benefits of Coffee

Did you know that drinking coffee is good for you? There has been much debate over the benefits of coffee, but recent evidence suggests that the good outweighs the bad when it is used in moderation. Read the rest of this entry »

Back To School Health Tips

Although my days in formal education have ended, I will always think of September as back-to-school time. For over 20 years, September marked the beginning of a new school year and a time of change, particularly my years in university when I lived in a different apartment/house every year. Even now, I feel like Labour Day is my New Year’s Day, although it’s no longer a guaranteed holiday for me and there’s nothing different on the other side of it except cool nights, falling leaves, snow, and flu season. Whether you’re a parent of a student, or a student yourself, the change in lifestyle from summer to fall, in addition to the change in environment, can lead to an increased vulnerability to the onslaught of cold and flu viruses in the fall. There are ways to fortify yourselves and your little ones to keep your immune system strong and decrease susceptibility to illness, in addition to keeping their minds sharper and maximizing potential at school. Read the rest of this entry »

Weight loss is never far from most people’s minds. With recent success of celebrities like Raven-Symone and Jonah Hill, everyone wants to know: how did they do it? Read the rest of this entry »