Healthy Tips
Nature’s Nutrition Tips: Fight Cancer with Turmeric
Explore the incredible health promoting effects of our favourite cancer-combatting spice – Tumeric! If you receive our newsletter, you know that April is Cancer Prevention Month, and all through the month of April we are featuring tips to help you lower your risk of developing Cancer. This week, we are featuring our favourite cancer-fighting spice – Turmeric.…
Read MoreCeliac Disease: Everything you Need to Know
Celiac Disease: Everything you Need to Know What is celiac disease? According to the Canadian Celiac Association, celiac disease is a medical condition in which the absorptive surface of the small intestine is damaged by a substance called gluten. This results in an inability of the body to absorb nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and…
Read More5 Healthy Tips for Celiac Disease Awareness Month
5 Healthy Tips for Celiac Disease Awareness Month Celiac Disease is estimated to affect 1 in 133 persons in Canada according to the Canadian Celiac Association. Join us in bringing awareness to Celiac Disease and gluten-free with these healthy tips. Tips for Gluten-Free Living: Avoid gluten by consuming more whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, meats,…
Read MoreGoing Gluten Free: Foods You Should Avoid
Going Gluten Free: Foods you should avoid. Individuals with celiac disease must exclude gluten from their diet since ingesting even the smallest amounts could cause symptoms. The response to a gluten-free diet is usually rapid. Once gluten is avoided, the brushlike surface of the small intestine and its absorptive function return to normal. We know that…
Read MoreFeatured Guest Post: Fatigue – the Hidden Symptom of Celiac Disease
This featured guest content has been provided courtesy of TOP Nutritionals, the parent company of Natural Calm Canada. You can find their excellent line of products in store at our locations in Newmarket & Vaughan! Most people don’t associate celiac disease with fatigue, but insiders know better: over 80% of those with newly-diagnosed celiac complain…
Read MoreGo Gluten-Free with Almond Flour
Try Baking with Almond Flour! Almond flour is made from ground sweet almonds and is an amazing gluten-free substitute for traditional baking flour in banana breads or any baked treat that benefits from extra moisture. It also adds a rich nutty flavour. We’ve even tried it in crepes – delicious!In addition to being gluten-free, almonds…
Read MoreMen’s Health Month: Five Healthy Tips for Men
June is Men’s Health Month. Common health issues that affect men include heart disease, high blood pressure and hypertension, high cholesterol, low testosterone, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, and stress. The good news is that a healthy lifestyle supported by proper nutrition and physical activity can help men overcome these issues. Monitor and limit your sodium intake.…
Read MoreMen’s Health Month Bonus Tip: Keep Your Stress in Check
Men’s Health Month Bonus Tip Keep Your Stress in Check! Stress can wreak havoc on your cardiovascular system and cause your blood pressure levels to rise. Continued stress on your cardiovascular system can lead to complications down the road. We recommend Yoga, meditation, and controlled deep breathing to induce relaxation. All of these methods have positive effects…
Read MoreProtect Yourself Against Prostate Cancer
Protect Yourself Against Prostate Cancer! Fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, apricots, pink grapefruit, watermelon, papaya, and guava contain high concentrations of a powerful antioxidant known as lycopene. Studies show that men who frequently enjoy these foods were 82% less likely to have prostate cancer than men who did not consume these foods as frequently.…
Read MoreMen’s Health Month: Understanding BPH (Benign prostatic hyperplasia)
By Bahar Mahmoudi Bahar is an International Pharmacy Graduate, Iridologist, holds a diploma in nutrition, and is a Natural Health Practitioner at Nature’s Emporium. What is BPH? Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a noncancerous (benign) enlargement of the prostate gland that can make urination difficult. Usually, the diagnosis is based on results of a rectal examination,…
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