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By: Lorraine Mignault Monday, May 21, 2012

Conditions: Alzheimers. Anxiety, Cardiovascular Disease, Depression, Diabetes, Immune Dysfunction, Metabolic Dysfunction, Skin Conditions, Sleep Deprivation, Stress, Obesity, Beauty and Health for Women

Solution for Insomnia by Lorraine Mignault For many, women in particular, sleepless nights are a growing concern. In fact, women are more than twice as likely to have problems of insomnia. Targeting a natural therapy option without a comprehensive lifestyle assessment could have you jumping on every bandwagon for a solution. The reason? Mismanaged insulin and blood sugar levels fueled by wrongful food choices can have you tossing and turning the night away. Studies now link sleep deprivation to obesity, heart disease and diabetes - with the latter strongly related to Alzheimers and ... Read More

Why eat Superfoods?

By: Audrey Frawley Thursday, May 17, 2012

Conditions: blood pressure, cholesterol, general health

Superfoods are known for being incredibly healthy because they have very high levels of antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients. Antioxidants are thought to have cancer-fighting abilities, as well as being able to reduce your cholesterol, lower your blood pressure and protect you from a number of diseases. Adding superfoods to your diet can drastically improve your health. Maintaining a healthy diet and getting plenty of exercise means that you're less likely to have to visit the doctor, go to hospital regarding weight issues or come down with illnesses. This also means you're less likely to ... Read More

What's with the Gluten Free Craze Anyway?

By: Clara Cohen Thursday, Mar 22, 2012

Conditions: Weight loss, Digestive issues, Acne, Arthritis, Celiac, headache, fertility

I like to experiment and so last September I decided to see what all the fuss was about and embarked on a Gluten free diet. Unless you've been out of this planet, you know it means not eating wheat, rye, barley, kamut, spelt, and even oat (although that last one is debatable). I don't have Celiac disease and I have been a wheat lover all my life. You have to understand, I am french! I was raised on bread, pastries, croissants and all sorts of wheat filled goodies. So the prospect of eliminating my baguette when having my cheese or not having my Sunday treats was a little daunting. I eat a ... Read More

Why Organic Matters!

By: Simone Cobb Thursday, Mar 15, 2012

Conditions: All Conditions

It’s ironic isn’t it that society today is paranoid about how clean our homes, our clothes and our cars are, yet we often give little thought to how clean our food is? Unfortunately I’m not talking about the dirt you might find on a lettuce, if only it were that simple! I’m referring to the many pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, preservatives, and artificial additives found in our food. Most of these agents are classified as chemicals, and all of them are toxic to the body. It’s interesting to note that prior to World War Two, organic farming was the norm, as ... Read More

Biological Activities of Polyphenols from Grapes - Part 3