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 [...]
Cholesterol: Good, Bad – Which Is It?!
When you hear the word 'cholesterol' -- what does it make you think of? Does it spark fear, concern or just confusion? We’ve been told for years to keep our cholesterol levels in check and avoid certain foods that are high in cholesterol - hello bacon! It’s no wonder that [...]
CanPrev acquires Innovite Health
Keeping it Canadian - CanPrev acquires natural health pioneer, Innovite Health Wednesday, December 12, 2018, 8:00pm EST TORONTO, Ontario - CanPrev Natural Health Products Ltd. is excited to announce today that it has agreed to acquire the Innovite Health brand, an iconic Canadian manufacturer of natural health products. CanPrev’s acquisition [...]