Needless to say, there is a lot of money that goes into marketing “health foods” to people.  You don’t have to look any further than the sponsors of the 2010 Winter Olympics to see the extent that companies will go to convince you that their product is good for you. Everybody knows that you need...
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During the Olympics, athletes are being asked to perform under extremely stressful conditions.  In many cases, the stress can be a positive factor that gets the adrenaline flowing, the heart pumping, and dumps glucose into the bloodstream to fuel the athlete’s muscles towards medal-winning performances. If you are being subjected to too much stress over a...
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Another gorgeous weekend in Vancouver and a fantastic atmosphere is continuing here as we are half-way through the 2010 Winter Olympics.  The fun is being had by all and you can see flags everywhere from downtown right out to the clinic in Burnaby!  I LOVE IT!!! The topic of bone health has been cropping up...
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As time goes on, your body changes.  That doesn’t mean that you have to “fall apart” as you get older, but it does mean that you need to adjust to the changing requirements of your body. Perhaps one of the biggest changes that occurs is when you reach the point where your hormonal levels change...
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Zit.  Even just the sound of the word makes you cringe, doesn’t it?  Well, if you suffer from acne and facial blemishes, you understand why some young people are desperate to try anything that will help to get rid of pimples and acne. Health Canada has recently issued warnings after concerns about serious side-effects related...
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A recent article in the Globe and Mail discussed the eating habits of our modern society.  In particular, the article emphasized that pre-packaged food is a convenience that many rely on.  Time is a precious commodity and Canadians are eating fewer home-cooked meals than ever before.  Of course, companies realize this as well as...
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