Healthy Tips

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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.…

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,…