Healthy and Inspired Living
A recent study examined the impact of daily probiotic intake in the form of a dairy drink, on the immune response to influenza vaccine in a healthy elderly population > 70 years of age. Two randomized, multicentre, double-blind controlled studies were conducted over two vaccination seasons in 2005-2006 and 2006-2007. The participants were randomized to… [Read Full Story]
Stress is the root of many illnesses and bothersome symptoms. Everyone has stress, but it affects us differently. Stimuli (called stressors) cause the stress response to spring into action. Momentary stress can cause temporary tension or nervous energy, such as feeling wired, anxious, or hot. But a prolonged stress response can offset normal body maintenance and… [Read Full Story]
While speaking at a recent Women’s Wellness show, Dr Aaron Hoo commented on the risk of hormone replacement therapy in the development of some cancers. His comment referred to women who are currently receiving long term hormone replacement therapy (HRT), either for the treatment of a particular condition or for the prevention of heart disease and osteoporosis. A… [Read Full Story]
Through the year, Vancouverites enjoy a multiple array of restaurants to choose from with which to satisfy their culinary appetites. Foodies and those who simply love to be “out and about” will often try a new restaurant weekly, sampling a variety of foods from exotic India, spicy Thai, or succulent Mediterranean. While Vancouver boasts a… [Read Full Story]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a bowel disorder that is characterized sometimes by severe abdominal pain with alterations in the frequency of bowel habits as well as the consistency such as diarrhea or constipation. This is not to be confused with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) which includes conditions such as Chron’s disease or Ulcerative colitis.… [Read Full Story]
This condition is an inflammation of the prostate that is often undiagnosed mostly because it is not discussed by men and their physicians. Symptoms may include urinary irritation, frequency, urgency, obstruction and pain. Some men complain of incomplete voiding, dribbling, sexual dysfunction, painful ejaculation or even pain in the penis/testis or even low back pain.… [Read Full Story]
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil; 4 medium carrots, diced; 2 medium leeks (3” of green left on), diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 medium zucchini, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp. dried thyme; 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed; ½ cup barley; 6-8 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 cups diced… [Read Full Story]
The spread of the H1N1 (swine influenza A) occurs mainly via person-to-person contact through respiratory droplets as a result of sneezing or coughing. Some may get infected from touching objects with the flu virus on it, then touching their mouth or nose. It is important to note that infected persons may infect others beginning from day… [Read Full Story]
If you recall, Xenohormesis is derived from the root word “xeno” (foreign) and “hormesis” (relating to control). Essentially, xenohormesis pertains to how certain types of food and substances within them (both natural and synthetic) or environmental pollutants, can have positive or negative influences on virtually every cell, tissue and organ in the body with resultant… [Read Full Story]
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that has multiple symptoms which include musculoskeletal pain, multiple tender points in specific areas in the neck, shoulders, hips and spine, as well as disruptions in sleep resulting in muscle or joint stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety. While the cause of this disease is not fully understood, research indicates… [Read Full Story]
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