Category Archives: Anti-Aging

The average life expectancy in North America is 79, which is pretty good considering 100 years ago it was only 55 in most industrialized countries.    Even better news however, is that the amount of centenarians (people who live past 100) has almost doubled in the U.S. over the past 20 years, and some scientists hypothesize ...click here to read more

Almost all women going through menopause experience symptoms, and likely one of the most un -nerving symptom is some form of weight gain. These added pounds can also pack on a variety of health concerns that put a woman at risk of developing a variety of other conditions. Weight gain is a common aspect of ...click here to read more

Joint stiffness, pain and inflammation are common symptoms of arthritis and prevent many people from participating in everyday activities. Staying active when you have arthritis is important as it will help to maintain your bone health and improve your quality of life. What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a term used for joint inflammation. Arthritis consists ...click here to read more

As the population ages, diseases of bones such as osteoporosis and arthritis will become significant health problems. Joint stiffness and inflammation can interfere with normal activities which can have an impact on your overall quality of life. It is vital that we look at ways in which to protect our bone health to prevent joint ...click here to read more

Estrogen is the term used to describe any of several steroid hormones which are responsible for maintaining the female secondary sex characteristics and a lack of them can result in female infertility. Although both males and females have estrogen hormones in their bodies, estrogen hormones are produced primarily in the ovaries and are therefore much ...click here to read more

Maca shows limitless potential, and with so many rumors and claims circulating, it is something that many researchers are saying is deserving of a second glance. One of the biggest claims regarding maca, and a big part of what has gained it so much recognition is the impact maca can potentially have on the sexual ...click here to read more

Stress, the environment and the passage of time can take its toll on our skin. Although research is still considered limited, a number of early studies do point to nutrition as the key to avoiding wrinkles and maintaining youthful skin. If you want to look younger you might want to keep the old adage, “you ...click here to read more

Sexual Health symptoms can be disturbing. Some are more serious than others so doctors are doing what they can to educate the public about what to watch for. On the surface some problems may not seem all that serious; however, as doctors and scientists have discovered, a lot of these symptoms are due to underlying ...click here to read more

Do you have dry, itchy, red, stinging eyes that seem impossible to soothe? If you’ve ever experienced dry eyes, you know just how uncomfortable it can be. Dry eyes are caused by a lack of lubrication of the eye by tears. Tears are made up of water, fatty oils, proteins and electrolytes. This mixture helps ...click here to read more

Erectile dysfunction is a male condition that is associated with the difficulty in achieving and/or maintaining an erection during sexual intercourse. This condition is very common, affecting 1 in every 5 adult men. Erectile dysfunction often causes mental stress in men because this can often result in extreme damage in their relationship with their sexual ...click here to read more

Due to heavy ‘milk does the body good’ ad campaigns, anyone who hasn’t been living under a rock this past decade, is well aware that calcium is good for their bones. You may also be aware of the important role that magnesium and vitamin D both play in bone health. Recent research suggests that the ...click here to read more

As the average age of the Canadian population continues to rise due to the large number of baby boomers, we need to start paying attention to age-related diseases and look at ways we can prevent them.  Eye-sight is one of the senses that many people take for granted, but what if you started to lose ...click here to read more

Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is defined as the inability to attain or to maintain an erection. ED is most commonly experienced by aging men; however there is a small population of young men who also suffer from this condition. ED can profoundly affect a man’s self-esteem and it can place undue strain on his relationships. ...click here to read more

Do you suffer from joint pain or joint stiffness? Have you been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteoarthritis? According to Osteoporosis Canada, osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and the deterioration of bone tissue, which leads to increased bone fragility and the risk of broken bones, especially bones of the hip, spine and ...click here to read more