Obesity rates are rising in many developed nations - especially in the west - and Canada is no exception. In the last 30 years, obesity rates for Canadian adults have nearly doubled, and are now at 26 percent. While...
Have you ever noticed how our bodies operate under the principle of balance? In order for us to enjoy optimal wellness, all of our systems must be in harmony, both within themselves, and as part of the entire system...
Americans love their coffee. Although it is the most widely traded commodity in the world, more coffee is consumed in our country than in any other country. However, not all coffee is created equal.
You may stand in line at your...
Radha Agrawal has changed the way children look at vegetables. She was inspired to create Super Sprowtz, a line of vegetable superheroes, when she realized that children did not eat enough vegetables.
Radha and her twin sister owned a...
Residents of the United States have a shorter life expectancy, as well as a lower quality of life, than the residents of many of the world’s other developed nations. While Americans live, on average, to the age of 74,...
When was the last time you picked up a jump rope? If you’re like most adults, it’s probably been a while. But contrary to what you may have thought, jumping rope is not only for school kids - it’s...
As most of us well know, over half of the states in the US have passed medical marijuana legislation over the past few years - and Colorado and Washington have taken it a step further and allowed recreational use....
Is there something about your home or office that just feels a little… off? Maybe you feel just fine when you wake up in the morning, but start to get grumpy as soon as you arrive at work. Or,...
Beets are amazing vegetables, and there are so many things to know about them. Read on to discover 12 fun facts about this interesting food.
Beets actually date back to prehistoric times, when they grew along the coastlines of...
When it comes to many health issues in this nation, it seems like our regulatory organizations, namely the FDA, approach things a little backwards. Take obesity for example. This epidemic, which is reaching frightening levels in the US, is...
