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Well-Being

What is Health Canada doing to Natural Health Products...Again??!!

Health Canada (HC) recently achieved what I'm sure they consider to be a great coup on Natural Health Products (NHPs), which is to categorize NHP's...

Inflammation

Strategies for Convalescence After Long-Covid

DISCLAIMER: People often look to me and ask for advice regarding natural products, so when I find ones that are especially effective I like to pas...

Hormonal Health

Men! You Don't Have To Lose Your Strength Over 50yrs

Photo taken May 2023. 57 years, 11 months. Bench Press: 275 lbs 3x - video recorded May 2023. As we age chronologically, many of us accept that...

Hormonal Health

Congested Liver? Low Thyroid? How Xenoestrogens Affect Us All

Last week we talked about how seasonal allergies can put a load on the liver, and in turn how a congested liver can worsen allergies, particularly ...

Allergies

How to Tolerate Smoke + Pollens + Seasonal Allergies

This month I have been talking and writing about allergies and hormonal imbalance, and how the two can overlap and aggravate one another. Because o...

Women's Health

Women’s Health and our Botanical Allies

Amidst the ebbs and flows of modern living, women’s health remains a paramount fixture in the back of our minds. Our wellbeing demands constant att...

Well-Being

John Answers Your Questions

How long do I need to wait after taking thyroid medication, (eg. Synthroid), in the morning before taking other supplements...or coffee, or eating?...

Heart Health

The 8 forms of Vitamin E: Are Tocotrienols Superior to Tocopherols?

As the value of antioxidants gained headlines in the 1980's, vitamin E was the star for a long time. particularly for cancer prevention and cardiov...

Detoxification

The Journey of a Toxin

Every day, your body makes waste while it is doing its job of living. We are also now exposed to an absolute barrage of toxins that didn't exist un...

Detoxification

Do You Need to Protect Your Liver While Cleansing?

As Spring arrives, many people like to do a cleanse for their liver. What this presumably means is to get the liver to spit out toxins it's been st...

Brain & Cognition

Sharpen Your Focus and Improve Concentration without Stimulants

Many of us want more brain power.. (got exams coming up?)...to cut through mental fog, and increase our ability to focus and concentrate. Yet, when...

Gut & Digestive Health

Better Digestion Through Gut-Liver Hygiene

There are many benefits from good liver function, including smooth, vibrant skin and more energy, but did you know that supporting your liver can a...