Health and Well Being

With all of the different viruses, flus and colds going around this time of year it can be difficult to know how to tell the difference between all of these things.  Especially if you are taking care of a small child who may have difficulty communicating verbally their symptoms, it can be important to be able to dist

Women with gout are at an increased risk of heart attacks, fatal and non-fatal, compared to women without gout, according to a new study published in the British Medical Journal's Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Men with gout, on the other hand, have an 11% greater risk of heart attacks.

Gout is a form of arthritis marked with symptoms of pain and joint inflammation.

A new study shows that eating solid food later in life may prevent obesity.  With obesity on the rise in North America it is essential as parents to do what you can to help prevent your child from becoming obese.  One strategy is to breastfeed longer.

A new study from the Columbia University Medical Center reported that a Mediterranean-style diet rich in olive oil, fish, whole grains and fruit may protect against aging brains and cognitive problems. A Mediterranean-style diet has also been known to help with common health risks such as cancer, heart disease and depression.

Soft drinks have been blamed for higher rates of obesity, tooth decay, bone weakening and caffeine dependance. Here's more bad news for pop drinkers – people who drink two or more soft drinks a week have a significantly higher risk of getting pancreatic cancer.

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinus tissue in the nasal passages.  These passages consist of a set of four openings in the bones of the skull.  This network is like the plumbing system of the head.  Sinuses are located above the eyes, on either side of the nose, behind the bridge of the nose, in the upper nose

Most people are familiar with the standard vitamins – vitamins A, B, C, D and E – but few are familiar with Vitamin K and its importance in maintaining good health.

Most people have on occasion experienced some sort of eye problems.  Be it dry eyes, tired bloodshot eyes, itchy or irritated eyes, our eyes will generally tell us when they are not getting the care they need.  Water and itchy eyes can therefore be a sign of allergies, while dark circles can tell us we are not getting enough sleep. 

Do you crash mid-afternoon? Needing some java goodness to get your day started? Implement these eight healthy strategies to keep you feeling fresh and charged throughout the day.

The look and feel of your nails can often be a big indicator of your overall health.  Nails exist to protect the nerve-rich fingertips.  They act as a substructure o the epidermis and they are made from a type of protein called keratin.  The nail bed is the skin on top of which the nails grow.  If a full nail is lost, it can take approximately seven months to grow out fully.

Vitamin E is a vitamin and a powerful antioxidant that helps detoxify free radicals. It is a vital nutrient that is used externally and is a fantastic tool to help with hair growth and preventing hair loss.