Posted on 2018-03-26
Environmental contaminants are harmful chemicals that enter the ecosystem as a result of industrial activity. These contaminants include heavy metals (e.g., mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium) PCBs, dioxins, furans and dioxin-like PCBs. Clinical research suggests that contaminants from edible marine sources can have negative impact on our health, many of which outweigh the benefits of taking […]
Posted on 2016-11-01
In North America, November represents National Diabetes Month. Beyond Canada and the United States, November 14th is World Diabetes day which was created by the World Health Organization and International Diabetes Federation in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. This year, Nature’s Essence will also shift our focus to […]
Posted on 2016-10-01
BY TAWNYA RITCO, RHN Defend yourself with medicinal mushrooms: Among the most important trends in natural health is the rise of medicinal mushrooms as allies in the fight against both internal and external stressors. Of course, this is nothing new for those in eastern cultures, where the use of mushrooms for medicinal purposes has been […]
Posted on 2016-09-01
The moment when you ask yourself “Where did I park?”. Hands filled with groceries you dash around the parking lot trying to remember but you just can’t recall. That new neighbor you just met last week “What was her name again?” As we get older, occasional forgetfulness can be forgiven. In the long term it’s […]
Posted on 2016-08-01
You may have heard that Omega 3s are a big thing right now, and for good reason. They are used in every cell of your body and have many different roles from modulating the inflammation process, to lubricating joints, moisturizing skin, promoting cardiovascular health, keeping our brain cells healthy and even helping to heal tissue […]
Posted on 2016-07-01
Not only are sunglasses a fashion statement but they are highly recommended by our doctors. We hear it all the time about protecting our eyes from damage, but wearing sunglasses is only half the battle. Typically, eye damage is either from “age-related” causes or traumatic causes. Here, we will talk about “age-related” causes which really […]
Posted on 2016-06-01
1 in 3 women over the age of 50 will experience a fracture from osteoporosis (porous bones). For men, it’s not much better with 1 in 5 experiencing the same. With osteoarthritis, the most common form of joint degeneration, the statistics are similar with 1 in 3 people over the age of 60 being afflicted. […]
Posted on 2016-05-01
Women represent the maternal, the yin, the grounding force in the world. They are the counterbalance to men and therefore have a vital role to play. With more stress, worries and problems nowadays, women’s health is a very important topic to talk about. Thankfully, it’s a predominant theme in printed magazines, internet blogs and day […]
Posted on 2016-04-01
Just like a hibernating animal, our metabolism slows and we tend to store more energy over the winter by eating richer foods and more comforting carbs than we normally would eat in other seasons. Unfortunately, this can lead to a slower metabolism and… tighter pants. That being said, everyone knows the term “spring cleaning” and […]
Posted on 2016-03-01
Becoming pregnant can be a very exciting time in a family’s life and it can be a big transition too, especially for first time mothers. There’s a lot to think about when the pregnancy test comes back positive, things like: do we breastfeed? Bottle feed? Sleep training? Baby clothes? Diapers? Toys? And the list goes […]