toxins

There has been a lot of bad press about BPA (bisphenol A) and how the chemical is bad for us. With good reason – it’s been linked to cancer and reproductive problems, although no research has been conclusive. BPA is an industrial chemical that has been used in certain plastics and resins since the 1960s, and ...click here to read more

I can’t stress enough to my patients the importance of healthy eating. Whether it’s for their blood pressure, diabetes or to prevent illness, a well-balanced diet high in essential nutrients is the key to a long life. But sometimes what you think is reasonably healthy, just isn’t. Worse still, it contains hidden toxins that can ...click here to read more

What do you usually put on your sandwich at the fast-food counter? Maybe some cold cuts, veggies, mayo or hot sauce. Delicious, in moderation. But did you ever think there was a hidden ingredient that you did not order? An ingredient that can also be found in yoga mats? (That’s right, yoga mats.) RELATED READING: ...click here to read more

We all love a good cup of coffee. We love it in the morning to jump-start our day. We love how it soothes us on a lazy Sunday with the paper. Some of us can’t even skip a single day without the stuff, thanks to the addictive caffeine. Recent studies have found that drinking coffee ...click here to read more

Now there’s even more reason to visit the farmer’s market to stock your fridge. If you regularly eat packaged or processed foods you may be exposing yourself to harmful, cancer-causing toxins. New research published in the February 2014 edition of the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health showed that many of the synthetic chemicals that are ...click here to read more

Every single day, your body takes a beating from the very food, water and air it uses to keep on ticking. It’s called oxidative stress, from a host of sources. And to counter the damage, your system must make use of what are known as antioxidants. Ever hear of those? Well, it’s a rather simple ...click here to read more

Coffee consumption has its highs and lows, with studies linking a daily cup of joe to protecting the brain against dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. On the downside, coffee’s potent caffeine can lead to dehydration, jitters and poor concentration. Some studies show increased coffee consumption is associated with high cholesterol, rapid heartbeat and some forms of ...click here to read more

If there’s one gift that all kids have come to expect during these holidays, it’s toys. Canadians spent more than $466 million on toys, electronic games, and hobby supplies – in 2012 alone. That same year, department stores in the U.S. sold $27 billion worth of goods, many of which were toys. Another interesting point, the ...click here to read more

Stroke is the second leading cause of death in the Western world, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While we can take our nutrition and fitness in to our own hands to help save ourselves from this global epidemic, there’s another factor contributing to our stroke risk – one that is disturbingly silent, and ...click here to read more

As a parent or a simple apple juice enthusiast, the last thing you want to worry about when purchasing your child’s favorite drink is the possibility of toxins or cancer risks.  Sadly, that was exactly the case recently. Due to a recent outburst from parents and general shoppers, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has decided ...click here to read more

Studies continue to tout the many health benefits of teas. Research has found that some teas may help with cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.  Additionally, some teas may help to achieve weight loss and help to lower cholesterol. But as more and more people start to take up tea time, a recent article published in ...click here to read more

Most people are well aware that soda is unhealthy, that it’s loaded with sugar, and that it can lead to weight gain, however a surprising amount of people continue to drink it anyways. In fact, half of all Americans consume soda on a daily basis, and 5 percent of Americans over the age of 2, ...click here to read more

Many people are drawn to the escape that drugs seem to offer. The problem is that escape comes with huge risks that could land you in an emergency situation. While many people are careful to pay attention to the warning “Say No to Drugs”, they just might be surprised to hear what the experts say ...click here to read more

Here is some information that might surprise you. The health hazards associated with aluminum are every bit as dangerous as those associated with cigarettes – the only difference is that aluminum is often hidden in everyday products, so you can’t just ‘give it up.’  According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, aluminum ...click here to read more