Preventative Measures

If you are a cancer survivor you know that cancer prevention can consume your life. However, recent research shows that approximately half of all cancer survivors die of non-cancer causes. This new research shows that cancer survivors should not only worry about new cancer development but should also be concerned with taking preventative steps to ...click here to read more

Allergic reactions are caused by hypersensitivities to an otherwise benign substance. Allergic reactions can be triggered by almost anything, and two of the most prevalent forms of allergies include seasonal allergies and food allergies.   It is estimated that one out of every 13, or 8 percent of American children suffer with food allergies and this ...click here to read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a type of preventative medicine that has been practiced in China for over 5,000 years. TCM is based on an understanding of the laws of nature as well as the balance, flow and harmony of vital energy in the body.   TCM is considered a holistic modality of medicine because it ...click here to read more

Can you speak louder please?  Hearing loss has been long considered as a feature common among the elderly, yet according to a recent medical report, hearing loss can also occur in the younger, general population.  According to the report published in the British Medical Journal, hearing loss may also be caused by specific occupations that ...click here to read more

The humble lemon is amongst a list of powerful healing foods used in preventative medicine for a variety of health promoting purposes.  Lemons are nutritional powerhouses; they are very low in calories, sugar and carbohydrates and high in vitamin C, phytonutrients and flavonoids (a compound with potent antioxidant properties).   They also contain vitamin A, the ...click here to read more

Warnings about high alcohol consumption are nothing new; they’ve been handed down from generation to generation. In the United States alone, 27,000 people die every year from cirrhosis of the liver; however, a national team of scientists have made an interesting discovery about modest alcohol consumption (considered to be two drinks or less per day). ...click here to read more

The heat and buoyancy of hot tubs have been known to help people with uncomfortable aches and pains. Some who suffer from arthritis, fibromyalgia, and diabetes brag about the hot tubs therapeutic abilities, yet there is also evidence to indicate sitting in a hot tub can damage your health. According to the Mayo Clinic when ...click here to read more

The idea of living with cancer can be challenging enough but did you know that feeling stressed out or anxious can further aggravate cancer? In a recent medical report published in the journal Public Library of Science (PLoS), the influence of stress and anxiety was shown to increase the number of cancer cells, thus inducing ...click here to read more

Asthma is a chronic condition that involves inflammation of the airways that are responsible for normal breathing. When you have an asthma attack, the muscles surrounding your airways tighten, making it difficult to breathe. This can causes wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and tightness of your chest. Allergic reactions are a common trigger for asthma ...click here to read more

An allergy is an abnormal reaction of the immune system, in response to an otherwise benign substance. Allergies are one of the leading chronic diseases in Canada and the U.S., with an estimated 55% of the total population testing positive to at least one allergen. Unfortunately those numbers are on the rise, and food allergies ...click here to read more

Currently, more than half of the North American population suffers with at least one type of allergy, and the numbers are on the rise. Allergic reactions to foods and environmental aggravators can result in a variety of bothersome symptoms, including: nasal congestion, asthmatic attacks, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, headaches, fatigue, hives and other types ...click here to read more

Spring is here and this seasonal change often brings in various types of allergic reactions. Sneezing, watery eyes, and a runny nose are a few examples of allergic reactions that develop during seasonal changes. For other individuals, allergic reactions can further develop into more serious medical conditions, such as asthma, which is characterized by labored ...click here to read more

Every year millions of people get sick from eating food, including dishes prepared in their own kitchens. Some germs are simply a nuisance while others can be dangerous. Getting to know the top threats in your kitchen can help you put a preventative plan in place to avoid illness. Tops threats • Your hands: we ...click here to read more

Whether you’re looking to fight off the seasonal flu, common cold or just want to be healthier, there are natural ways to boost your immune system. An immune system that is functioning properly has all the tools needed to fight off illnesses such as the seasonal flu and common cold. Additionally, a healthy immune system ...click here to read more