Your joints are complex and dynamic parts of your body – a combination of bones that meet without touching, divided by a soft cartilage, strapped together by ligaments and tendons. They allow your body parts to move with agility and precision (think of all of that texting), yet they are also relied upon for stability l…

For years we have been told to avoid sodium to reduce our chance of developing strokes. New research is now showing that we can have more of something to protect us against strokes; that something is potassium. Potassium is a mineral that works in the body by allowing proper muscle and nerve functions as well as to pro…

Often patients ask me what are the most important supplements and I most commonly recommend fish oil. Many studies have been done to evaluate the effects of concentrated fish oil supplements on human health. The results are quite impressive. In this article, I will outline why fish oil is a useful supplement for daily…

Hair is derived from your hair follicles. Therefore the health of your hair depends on the health of your scalp. To maintain your healthy tresses, it is important to nourish your hair from the outside in and the inside out. Hormone imbalances, some medications, extreme weather changes, hair products and your nutritiona…

It goes without saying that you want a healthy youthful life now and as you get older. An active lifestyle with engaging social interactions and moderately reduced calorie diet are factors that generally support health promotion. According to more recent research studies, there is likely a role for supplements in overa…

“I was having my coffee and suddenly I dropped the mug, when I called out for help, my words were so slurred that no one could understand me.” There are a range of experiences of how a stroke feels: sudden dizziness, numbness in the arms or legs, sudden weakness in your limbs, or a loss of vision. There are few health…

It is estimated that over 1 billion people world-wide have high blood pressure. It increases your chance of getting a stroke and heart attack and is very important to resolve. It is true when it is as referred to as a ‘silent’ epidemic since you often don’t know it is elevated until you measure it. There are a number o…

You have heard of inflammation; perhaps in relation to a broken bone or a sprained ankle – these are short-lived forms of inflammation. However, there are more longer lasting, or ‘chronic’ types of inflammation, where it lingers, along with associated symptoms. In chronic inflammation, your immune system is often unbal…

There is more to nuts than you may realize. Take the example of cashews. Cashew trees are native to Brazil and they are considered a delicacy in Brazilian and Caribbean cuisine. They are shaped like kidneys, or like a smile, which may indicate what they can help with your mood. Cashews health benefits and their nutrien…

It’s inevitable that as you get older, your brain’s function will begin to change. Some age related cognitive decline is normal, however in some older adults this cognitive decline may lead to a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or Parkinson’s disease. Research has shown that you can maintain healthy brain fun…