Good Health

Many healthcare professionals recommend drinking 6-8 glasses of water per day for good health and optimal performance.  As a result of these recommendations, it has become accepted by society that in order to have good health and body performance, we must drink lots of water.  It’s known as the 8 X 8 rule – drink ...click here to read more

Cancer generally pertains to a multi-step process that is initialized by damage to the genetic material or DNA of cells.  Every cell in the body has the capacity to repair DNA damage, yet continuous molecular insults often result in major changes in cellular activities, including triggering abnormal cellular division.  Cancer thus involves the uncontrolled division ...click here to read more

Does your current job require long hours of sitting at the desk?  Make sure that you get on your feet every two hours and walk around in order to facilitate blood circulation in your legs, which is an essential cardiovascular feature for good health.  A recent study published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine ...click here to read more

New research may have people adding a handful of walnuts to their diets for good health. More than ever, Canadians are starting to look at the health benefits of the food that they consume in their diets. They are not only looking at the nutritional components of the foods, but are looking at the potential ...click here to read more

Good health is strongly associated with eating healthy meals and performing regular exercises. The meals generally consist of various food groups, including protein, carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables. For those who feel that they are not eating enough fruits and vegetables on a regular basis and want to maintain good health, supplements are available in the ...click here to read more

Bright, sweet, delicious cherries are packed with vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants. A close relative of the plum, cherries have been enjoyed since ancient times. Today more nutritionists and scientific experts are calling cherry juice “the new super fruit”. Several studies in recent years point to cherry juice as a dietary source for good health. ...click here to read more

Drink lots of milk because it is good for your bones. This is something many of us have heard from our mothers and fathers for years. Even dieticians and doctors have talked about diary to promote good health and ward off problems like osteoporosis; however, this age old advice is now facing some scrutiny. The ...click here to read more

Red meat has long been the more favored portion in meat dishes, based on its appearance, taste, tenderness, and juiciness.  Red meat is also a good source of protein, but is it an effective resource for good health? There has been a sustained hype about eating red meat and its association with higher risks for ...click here to read more

Wheat is the primary source of carbohydrates in many of our diets, and the average American consumes a whopping 55 pounds of wheat flour per year! Many of us our well aware that a diet full of refined wheat products such as croissants and bagels is not exactly conductive to good health. However, recent research ...click here to read more

Are you are currently counting calories, dieting to lose weight or trying to obtain good health? If so, eliminating unhealthy foods such as candy, refined carbohydrates, fried food and junk food can help you to achieve these goals. If you are like most, the thought of giving up so many of your favourite comfort foods ...click here to read more

Have you made a decision to lose weight? Have you tried numerous diets? Have you committed to a regular exercise program? Are you in good health but are still unable to shed those unwanted pounds? With your motivation waning, have you wondered if there’s something – anything – else you can do to help you ...click here to read more