by admin | Nov 10, 2016 | Naturopathic
The world of herbal supplements has not had an easy time. Government scrutiny, industry politics and increasing consumer mistrust have threatened to greatly reduce the role of herbal supplements—just as the trend of “natural” health starts to get its...
by admin | Nov 10, 2016 | Naturopathic
The Canadian federal government has announced that a ban on microbeads in personal care products like toothpastes, shower gels and facial scrubs will commence on July 1, 2018, an important step in protecting Canada’s waterways as well as its Arctic environment,...
by admin | Nov 3, 2016 | Naturopathic
The latest buzz word among #health-conscious consumers, “eating clean,” is a concept that stresses healthy, whole, unprocessed foods. And, although the phrase is relatively new, the principles of this plan are not. The principles are based on current #nutrition...
by admin | Oct 31, 2016 | Naturopathic
We all use the term “probiotic” so often, but may not think of what it means. The #Russian Nobel Laureate Elie Metchnikoff, best known for his pioneering research in immunology more than a century ago, coined the term to signify “in favour of life.” As...
by admin | Oct 5, 2016 | Naturopathic
I pop herbal supplements like Tic-Tacs, such is my belief in the power of vitex, echinacea, licorice, ginseng, and more natural tonics to do everything from balance hormone levels to support immune function. One of the reasons I’m such an advocate is Daniela...
