Silver linings: the story of cancer, CanPrev and second chances
CanPrev is known for its quality line of comprehensive natural health products, but what many people don’t know is how and why CanPrev started. I was a 19-year-old business administration student at the University of Toronto’s Scarborough campus when I discovered a hard, pea-sized lump just under the surface of [...]
The Functional Role Of Amino Acids In The Human Body
Do you ever wonder what makes up the human body, or the foods we consume on a daily basis? Protein is one of them. Not only does it make up every single cell in the human body and play numerous roles essential for your survival, but it's a critical component [...]
Keto Guide for Beginners
Time to eat some bacon, right? Wrong. Popular media portrays the ketogenic [keto] diet as a way to lose weight while eating copious amounts of bacon. In actuality, the keto diet is quite different. At its core, the keto diet is yet another version of a low-carbohydrate diet. Carbohydrates include [...]
To Coconut Oil – Or Not?
That is the question… but really, WHAT is the answer? (No seriously, PLEASE tell me if I should still be spreading coconut oil literally all over my life?!) As you may know, coconut oil’s purported benefits run the gamut from being good for the gut & digestive health to supporting [...]
Angina vs. Heartburn: What’s the difference?
Health seeker, did you know that 20 to 40% of the population will visit their healthcare practitioner for symptoms of chest pain at some point in their lifetime? Are you having a heart attack… or is it angina? Or maybe it’s *only* heartburn, and while that’s still a really uncomfortable [...]
Novice Organic Gardening Lessons from Tanya
Earlier this week, I planted my second round of seedlings as about half of the ones I had planted in April decided to stay as seeds. I tried to be alertly cognizant of the cool, soothing, wet earth between my fingers. If that means I'll be seen at CanPrev HQ [...]
Medicinal Mushrooms
Digging into the Science About Fungi Is the hype around mushrooms warranted? The answer may surprise you. More people are starting to lichen medicinal mushrooms because they are fungi. Studies on medicinal mushrooms are germinating interest in this herbal medicine which has a long-term history of use as a Traditional [...]
Menopause and Vaginal Health: What You Don’t Want to Talk About, But Should
MENOPAUSE is the next significant stage in a woman’s life after the reproductive years. It is signalled by the ovaries producing less hormones: Estrogen & Progesterone, and is defined as having no menstrual period for one year. The age that a woman experiences menopause can vary, but it typically occurs [...]
Keep An Eye On Your Eye Health – Looking into Glaucoma
Sight is a spectacular sense. Vibrant colours and crisp visions illuminate your world every day. Yet, your lifestyle may be setting your eyes up for failure and you may not even know that it's happening! Here's everything you need to know about glaucoma and seeing well into your future. What [...]