“Why did you stop being vegan?” This common personal question I hear comes from a wide number of people. The answer to it holds a variety of my personal experiences, of which I can seek to describe. Have you heard of e-prime? I feel entirely impressed on the rare...
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The Giving of a Gift
(en/fr) Why do we give gifts? When we give someone a gift it is an expression of gratitude, attention and love. When we give from a connected perspective of our time, our heart and our logic we catch the same anticipation of the person receiving the gift. A gift in...
The Giving of a Gift
Why do we give gifts? When we give someone a gift it is an expression of gratitude, attention and love. When we give from a connected perspective of our time, our heart and our logic we catch the same anticipation of the person receiving the gift. A gift in return...
Too Much of A Good Thing?
The luscious flavour of citrus fruits; the pink grapefruit is both loved and disliked for its low pH, a tantalizing mix of sweet and sour. Rich in a cornucopia of wonder, here are a few of its superpowers: Lycopene: the carotenoid phytochemical...
Too Much Of A Good Thing?
The luscious flavour of citrus fruits; the pink grapefruit is both loved and disliked for its low pH, a tantalizing mix of sweet and sour. Rich in a cornucopia of wonder, here are a few of its superpowers: Lycopene: the carotenoid phytochemical antioxidant...
Nature & Nurture – The Basis of You
Nature vs. nurture? I prefer accepting both nature and nurture as equally important. Genetics and epigenetics related to everyday health is an exciting field of research. Knowing your genetic nutritional needs can yield information to help you make the best heath...
Allergy or Sensitivity?
A valid point is made in this article, however, many people may not understand the distinction between a true food allergy caused by the release of histamine by IgE antibodies and food sensitivities via the immune reaction of IgG antibodies. The avoidance of a food...
Facing Addictions and Choosing Life
The human body can dance in choreographed healing of utter beauty. Like the mending that occurs following a physical wound to the skin, the spirit repairs the emotional wounds. Our bodies require the building blocks of amino acids, minerals, fatty acids, and...
Victimhood And Empowerment In Holistic Medicine
A major appeal of the natural care movement stems from the empowerment people feel as they learn about nutrition, exercise, hydration, sleep hygiene, medicinal herbs and begin to put it into practice. A strong rhetoric that comes from this wave of thinking and living...
The Politics of Health
A common refrain heard in the health community is that it is expensive to be healthy. Supplements can range in the hundreds of dollars for one purchase, impacting the wallets of hard working individuals seeking to feel better. Ideally, supplemental use ought to be a...



