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07 Dec

Posted at 22:45h in Hormones, Menopause

Bio-identical Hormones: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW There seems to be a lot of confusion around the definition of "natural" versus "bio-identical versus "synthetic" hormones. One thing to remember when making this distinction is that "bio-identical" refers to the shape of the molecule itself rather than...

07 Dec

Posted at 22:34h in Diet, Lifestyle

Hormone balance is the goal of your disease-free lifestyle. Diet, exercise, weight, stress and environmental toxins are important factors that play the major roles in your hormone balance and your personal disease risk. Simply put, improving these fundamental aspects of lifestyle can significantly improve our...

30 Sep

Posted at 04:06h in Bone Health, Children's Health

Are Today’s Adolescents at risk for Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a preventable, potentially debilitating disease characterized by low bone density and increased bone fragility that affects millions of people. Dietary intake of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D is critical during this life stage for optimal bone growth;...

30 Sep

Posted at 04:00h in Bone Health

What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis (which means "porous bones") is the most common bone disease in Canada and the United States, affecting as much as 50 percent of the population over age 65. As people age, they experience an increase in bone loss in relation to bone...