This year, forget the resolutions – it’s all about evolution
What is it about a new year that stirs us to take stock of our lives and start the cleansing of body and soul? Quit smoking, cut back on junk food, spend less, save more are all very positive and beneficial entreaties – if, in fact, that’s what you’re ready [...]
Digestion tips to help keep your tummy holiday happy
The holidays are a special time to visit with family and friends, but digestive upset from too many rich meals and trips to the dessert table can spoil the fun. Symptoms like indigestion, heartburn, gas, bloating, or diarrhoea needn't become a holiday tradition. Here are some tips that will help [...]
Feeling cloudy? How to deal when brain fog strikes
From misplacing your car keys to forgetting your glasses on top of your head, everyone has a blip in memory from time to time. But what happens when you regularly feel as if you’re unable to focus, concentrate or even make the simplest decisions? You’re probably experiencing a bout of brain fog [...]
Is your workout making you sick?
If you’re constantly coming down with colds or flu, the intensity of your workouts could be to blame. Research shows that high-intensity exercise can actually compromise your immune system rather than strengthen it. One study determined that while moderate exercise can lower the risk of upper respiratory tract infections, the [...]
Food for thought: the new rules of nutrient timing
If you've ever wondered if what you eat and when you eat makes a difference to the effectiveness of your workouts, the short answer is that it does, and it’s a method many professional athletes rely on. It’s called nutrient timing, and here’s how it works. The concept of nutrient [...]
The thirst is real
You've probably heard that if you're feeling thirsty, you’re likely already dehydrated. Well, it's sort of true. Thirst is basically your body’s way of telling you to get some sort of liquid into it. Your fluid levels are always fluctuating depending on the foods you eat and what you excrete. [...]
Allergy, intolerance or sensitivity: when food is your foe
Every time you open a magazine or read a blog, there's always some kind of buzz about food allergies, food sensitivities or food intolerances. These days, it seems that every other person seems to be either highly reactive to foods like peanuts or announcing that they're going gluten-free. Food allergies [...]
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 [...]
