Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and plays a vital role in building and maintaining healthy teeth and bones. It’s also involved in regulating muscle contractions, normal blood clotting, transmission of nerve impulses, secretion of hormones, and maintaining a healthy blood pressure – all important to a h…

If you’ve ever eaten curry, you’re likely no stranger to turmeric. Not only does this spice lend its distinct flavour and rich golden colour to delicious curry dishes, it’s also played an important role in ancient medical practices like Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. The use of turmeric dates back nearly 40…

Psoriasis is a common and chronic, recurrent inflammatory skin condition characterized by itchy, dry, scaly plaques. Symptoms can range in severity from mild to disabling, interfering with one’s quality of life. Psoriasis is considered by many natural health experts to be an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immu…

Gout is a type of arthritis that is known to occur in approximately 4% of Americans – about 6 million men and 2 million women – and happens as the result of a buildup of uric acid in the body. Uric acid is the natural end-product of the metabolism of purines, a subclass of proteins that naturally occur in human cells a…

Migraine is a disabling neurological condition that impacts 38 million men, women and children in the United States, and 1 billion people worldwide. Although migraines do tend to run in families and have a genetic component, other factors trigger whether or not someone will actually experience a migraine headache. Thes…

Food allergies are estimated to affect 4 to 6 percent of children and 4 percent of adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A food allergy occurs when the body has a specific and reproducible response that demonstrably involves the immune system. In people with food alle…

The benefits of a healthy mouth go way beyond just an attractive smile – although that’s a definite benefit that can positively impact your self-esteem and confidence. The truth is, your mouth is a clear window into the overall health of your body at large. Not only does it show signs of nutritional deficiencies and in…

The liver is our 2nd largest organ (next to the skin) and definitely the most complex. Its duties are plentiful and involve converting food into energy and nutrients, manufacturing enzymes, cholesterol, and bile, regulating blood sugar, filtering harmful substances from the blood, and breaking down hormones and toxins…

Endometriosis is a condition in which the normal menstrual tissue lining the uterus known as the endometrium grows outside of the uterus on other organs such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes and bladder. Each month during your menstrual cycle, the hormones that trigger menstruation, will also trigger the shedding of the…

Want to feel healthier? Lose weight? Improve your digestion? While upgrading your food choices is naturally a great place to start, in reality, it’s only half of the healthy eating equation. Have you ever stopped to examine “how” you eat? In other words, paying close attention to your eating habits. You see, changing y…