Healthy and Inspired Living
The best anti-aging solution isn’t for sale, in fact it’s free. It can also help you lose weight, think better, sleep sounder and give you a stronger heart. Solid scientific research proves this one thing can help you live longer, stronger and happier. It’s called exercise. The key to a successful fitness plan is persistence,… [Read Full Story]
Who doesn’t love chocolate? With so many holidays to encourage chocolate intake like Valentine’s Day, birthdays, Halloween, Christmas and sometimes just because, it’s no wonder that it is one of the most common causes of toxicity in our four legged friends. There are two compounds in chocolate that are particularly toxic to our pets, theobromine… [Read Full Story]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has been a hot topic in the pharmaceutical industry over the last several years. And rightfully so. There is an alarmingly high rate of children being diagnosed with ADHD. In fact, there are even adults being diagnosed in recent years! So what’s going on? Is it really possible that such a… [Read Full Story]
Calcium is critical to the physical structure and healthy functioning of the human body. It is necessary for transmitting nerve impulses and regulating muscle contraction. Calcium is the primary mineral in your body that makes up your bones and keeps them strong. Ninety percent of the human body’s calcium is stored in the bones and… [Read Full Story]
Just like in people, obesity has become a significant health problem in our pets. Obesity in pets is associated with diabetes, respiratory issues, arthritis, and decreased life span. Unfortunately people have equated loving their pets to feeding them excessive amounts of food and treats. Keeping our pets at an ideal body condition is a much… [Read Full Story]
If you have ever experienced the heart-thumping, invigorated state of a high-intensity cardio workout, you have likely had that surge of enthusiasm that accompanies blood flow and endorphins. One of the bonuses of having this boost is that your brain accesses a state in which your world feels manageable, and more hopeful. You feel more… [Read Full Story]
Schedules are packed and parents are trying to do the best they can for their children and themselves while facing severe economic restraints. But some choices pertaining to fitness and healthy living are nonsensical; and by making smarter choices for themselves, parents will also be making safer choices for their children. Health Canada recently put… [Read Full Story]
Most people these days will tell you that they are stressed! Chronic stress has been linked to North America’s five leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung disease, accidents and cirrhosis of the liver, but there is also much evidence that also implicates stress in the number one cause of disease (and death) these days–obesity. Author… [Read Full Story]
Dental care is necessary to promote optimum health and quality of life for our pets. Diseases of the oral cavity are often painful and can lead to other problems not just in the mouth but in many other parts of the body. Our pets can have dental issues at all stages of their life. Young… [Read Full Story]
Ongoing stress results in the production of cortisol, a steroid hormone produced from the adrenal glands. Cortisol mainly functions to regulate energy production and mobilization; it does so by selecting the right type and amount of macronutrients (carbohydrate, fat or protein) that is needed by the body to meet the physiological demands (eg. stress) that… [Read Full Story]
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