Archive for Fall

AVOIDING CONTACT IS IMPOSSIBLE;   PREVENT THE SWINE FLU BY: Read the rest of this entry »

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Used originally in most cultures for ceremonies, caffeine
has become the most ubiquitous drug in the western world.
Most negative effects of caffeine are not necessarily a
concern for the occasional user, but do occur with regular
use of over 100 mg daily, also depending on the
individual’s sensitivities. Read the rest of this entry »

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October to April is flu season, when the influenza virus
causes infection in the airways. Every year, countless
otherwise healthy Canadian adults and children miss work and
school due to the flu. Read the rest of this entry »

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What you need to know this winter.
People with swine flu may experience body aches, chills,
cough, fatigue, fever, headache, loss of appetite, and sore
throat.
This cold and flu season you’re probably wondering most
about the H1N1 virus and the likelihood of either becoming
exposed to it, contracting it yourself or it spreading into
a pandemic which could potentially threaten your health as
well as those around you. Read the rest of this entry »

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How we perceive a stress-provoking event and how we react
to it determines its impact on our health. We may be
motivated and invigorated by the events in our lives, or we
may see some as “stressful” and respond in a manner that
may have a negative effect on our physical, mental, and
social well-being. We must learn to relax and enjoy what
matters! Read the rest of this entry »

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After a summer of loose fitting sun dresses, pulling on
jeans again is always traumatic.
Besides tempting summertime foods such as ice cream cones,
smoked back ribs and juicy grilled burgers, our summer
lifestyles are filled with less obvious pitfalls. Read the rest of this entry »

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Fall is here:  my favourite time of the year!  What a great opportunity to enjoy
 all the healthy natural foods in their fresh state!  Amongst all health benefits
 of eating fresh fruits and vegetables, here are some extra ones because of one
 essential  nutrient they all contain abundantly:  Potassium.

Health Benefits of Potassium
 
The health benefits of potassium include stroke, blood pressure, anxiety and stress, muscular strength, metabolism, heart and kidney disorders, water balance, electrolytic functions, nervous system and other general health benefits of potassium. Read the rest of this entry »
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Even though detoxification/cleansing therapies have been practiced throughout history and have proven their effectiveness over and over, some people are still skeptical as to their need for our bodies. Read the rest of this entry »

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as we slowly move into the cold season, it’s time to
consider more warming  foods in our diets: Read the rest of this entry »

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If you are considetring doing a cleansing program soon-which
you should, during the fall(the best time to detox!),
remember: Read the rest of this entry »

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