The approval process for pesticides allows the companies that make pesticides to keep studies secret on whether those pesticides cause cancer, or whether those studies…
Behind the Scenes: Canada’s New Food Guide
Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend a webinar on Canada’s newly unveiled food guide, in which Health Canada provided a bit more background about…
New pill delivers insulin orally for diabetes patients
This new pill may deliver insulinorally for diabetes(Type I) patients in the future, replacing injections. It’s a rather innovative concept – a biodegradable pill that…
Canada just released their new food guide, and it’s not just about food!
Canada’s new food guide looks good: Lots of fruits, veggies, plants, and whole grains. But what also catches my attention is that it isn’t…
Perhaps an early Alzheimers Diagnosis is just another a wake-up call for you to improve your lifestyle habits – or better yet, improve your life before the diagnosis
So a team from UCSF has created an artificial intelligence capable of predicting alzheimer development six years down the road with over 90% accuracy. But…
How to activate your ‘nutritious food instinct’
Did you know that digestion starts in the mouth? That’s right – chewing is the first step in breaking down foods! For optimal digestion, you…
Do you invest in your life?
While dropping the kids off for the day, I was thinking this morning about a recent conversation I had on investments, and another recent conversation…
Healthcare may be moving towards holistic health
In an effort to contain rising health costs and improve patient satisfaction, it looks like healthcare may be moving towards holistic health. I certainly hope…
Cell phone radiation causes brain tumors in mice and rats
It’s no secret that cell phone radiation is linked to negative health effects. That’s why the SAR value was introduced and radiation levels regulated. But…
Monocropping pays its price: 100% of commercial bananas will be genetically modified
There’s only one species of banana sold commercially: The big Michel (or rather it’s follow-up, Cavendish). This is because it’s the only banana resistant to…