Making it Work
Take a quick check: are your shoulders creeping up around your ears? Are your teeth grinding? And is that nagging headache nagging you again? More than a quarter of Canadian workers report being highl
Mesonutrients: The Next Big Nutritional Thing?
You’ve heard of macronutrients and micronutrients. They’re both vital for optimal nutrition. Now, there’s a newly defined category that could be just as important for well-being, one that sits right i
Aching Joints? You May Want to Try Chondroitin
Have you heard of chondroitin? It’s a supplement that’s currently the talk of the arthritis world. If your joints ache—whether from arthritis or otherwise—you need to know about chondroitin. You may b
Diabetes 101
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases. Worldwide, about 422 million people have diabetes, and an estimated 1.6 million deaths are linked to diabetes each year. Yet it also seems to be on
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Quercetin
Quercetin isn’t a health supplement that’s widely known, and it can even be tricky to say properly (hot tip: it’s pronounced like kwur-seh-tin). For those being newly introduced, it’s the hot new supp
Natural Ways to Fight Chronic Fatigue
While most people experience fatigue sometime in their lives, chronic fatigue occurs when the feeling of exhaustion goes on for more than six months. It can be a symptom of a lack of sleep, illness, a
What Is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Two types of autoimmune disease affect the thyroid. The most common is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, the most frequent cause of hypothyroidism. Grave’s disease (autoimmune hyperthyroidism) is less common.
Insulin Resistance & Cardiovascular Disease
Refined carbohydrates, sugar, and insulin resistance are emerging as key factors in cardiovascular disease. Learn how high insulin levels damage your heart and circulatory system and what you can do t
The Brain and the Heart
Have you ever found yourself saying—and meaning it—something like, “I know it in my heart of hearts” or “deep down in my heart”? Through interoception we “read” sensations such as hunger, thirst, or p
Zinc 101: What You Should Know About This Multitasking Mineral
Zinc plays a crucial role in the proper function of your body and the prevention of a wide array of diseases. It is known as an “essential trace mineral” because your body only needs a small amount. H
