Category Archives: Anti-Aging

Due to heavy ‘milk does the body good’ ad campaigns, anyone who hasn’t been living under a rock this past decade, is well aware that calcium is good for their bones. You may also be aware of the important role that magnesium and vitamin D both play in bone health. Recent research suggests that the ...click here to read more

As the average age of the Canadian population continues to rise due to the large number of baby boomers, we need to start paying attention to age-related diseases and look at ways we can prevent them.  Eye-sight is one of the senses that many people take for granted, but what if you started to lose ...click here to read more

Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is defined as the inability to attain or to maintain an erection. ED is most commonly experienced by aging men; however there is a small population of young men who also suffer from this condition. ED can profoundly affect a man’s self-esteem and it can place undue strain on his relationships. ...click here to read more

Do you suffer from joint pain or joint stiffness? Have you been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteoarthritis? According to Osteoporosis Canada, osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and the deterioration of bone tissue, which leads to increased bone fragility and the risk of broken bones, especially bones of the hip, spine and ...click here to read more

In the past the first signs of grey hair for men were around the age of 30 and for women 35; however, today more people are going grey sooner. Scientists have been hard at work studying the grey factor because it seems that more than ever before, people want to look younger. Statistics show that ...click here to read more

Have you ever noticed that your joints feel achy or stiff, especially when it rains?  This could be a sign of arthritis.  Chances are, this pain isn’t doing anything to help you feel younger.  This could be because arthritis, simply put, means joint pain and inflammation. Arthritis consists of over 100 different conditions, ranging in ...click here to read more

For millions of people, sunscreen doesn’t even come into play with skin care, but it should. Studies show that we need to be protecting our skin in the winter months just the way we do during the hot, humid days of summer. Snow can reflect up to 80 per-cent of ultraviolet rays so those who ...click here to read more

As lives get longer, so does the list of things to worry about. And anti aging is a topic that applies to everyone. Research shows that an individual is likely to live 34 years longer than their great grandparents. And with continued medical advancements, it’s possible that number could continue to increase. As exciting as ...click here to read more

Joint pain and joint stiffness is all too common, and one of the top reasons people visit their healthcare practitioners. Gaining weight, sports injuries, slips and falls as well as simply getting older can all lead to joint pain, joint stiffness and in many cases, arthritis. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that ...click here to read more

The risk of osteoporosis is not something that should be taken lightly. There are many reasons why your bones become brittle and fragile, and it’s important that people have the proper level of awareness. Existing health issues can have an impact on your bones, leaving them at a higher risk for weakness and even fractures. ...click here to read more

According to the World Health Organization, infertility affects between 50 and 80 million people worldwide, and half of infertile couples fail to reproduce because of problems with the man’s fertility. The medical definition of infertility is “the failure to conceive following twelve months of unprotected intercourse.” Causes of male infertility range from impotence to premature ...click here to read more

If you are like 80% of the adult population then you consume caffeine in one form or another.   Although you are probably well aware that too much caffeine can cause temporary, undesirable side-effects such as restlessness or an inability to fall asleep, you may not be aware that the effects of caffeine are not always ...click here to read more

The human body needs to struggle to survive. It’s estimated that the human body must withstand thousands of individual assaults from free radicals. Yet amazingly, the body has the ability to heal itself and rebuild the damage. Chiropractic care becomes important in the anti-aging battle because it aids in joints regaining their full range of ...click here to read more

Children and adolescents who are overweight are more likely than their normal weight counterparts to suffer bone fractures and have joint and muscle pains, according to a study conducted at the National Institute of Health. Participants were classified as overweight if they had a body mass index above the 95th percentile for their height and ...click here to read more