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essential fatty acids (EFAs) articlesCancer
Cancer develops when cells in the body function abnormally and multiply uncontrollably--a process which eventually leads to tumor growth. A healthy body routinely detects and eliminates abnormal cells.
Cancer develops when cells in the body function abnormally and multiply uncontrollably--a process which eventually leads to tumor growth. A healthy body routinely detects and eliminates abnormal cells.
Getting The Fats Straight
Until recently, saturated fats were designated the health food "bad boys." They stay solid at room temperature and are commonly found in animal products such as beef, duck and pork.
Until recently, saturated fats were designated the health food "bad boys." They stay solid at room temperature and are commonly found in animal products such as beef, duck and pork.
Not All Fats Are Bad Fats
Avoid bad fats, choose good fats--it’s vital for health. Most people know only the negative half of the fats story. The gist is that fats are bad. This one-sided presentation is hype that serves the industry’s need for food products with long shelf lives. Research proves much of the hype completely wrong..
Avoid bad fats, choose good fats--it’s vital for health. Most people know only the negative half of the fats story. The gist is that fats are bad. This one-sided presentation is hype that serves the industry’s need for food products with long shelf lives. Research proves much of the hype completely wrong..
Essential Oils–Essential to Beauty
The art of using oil to improve physical, emotional and psychological well being has been with us for centuries. In the 11th century AD, European healers extracted oils from plants through squeezing and distilling methods. The essential oils were burnt for their antiseptic properties and used topically as medicinal salves..
The art of using oil to improve physical, emotional and psychological well being has been with us for centuries. In the 11th century AD, European healers extracted oils from plants through squeezing and distilling methods. The essential oils were burnt for their antiseptic properties and used topically as medicinal salves..
Winter Blues
While most depression lifted as they resumed normal routines, some have persistent symptoms that require intervention. Mild to moderate depression is not incapacitating and usually improves after three to six weeks.
While most depression lifted as they resumed normal routines, some have persistent symptoms that require intervention. Mild to moderate depression is not incapacitating and usually improves after three to six weeks.
Fatty Acids are Essential
We eat fat every day. It’s one of the three macronutrients–the other two are carbohydrates and proteins–that can be used in the body to produce energy (calories) for heat, to move our muscles and to drive all sorts of metabolic processes that keep us alive and well.
We eat fat every day. It’s one of the three macronutrients–the other two are carbohydrates and proteins–that can be used in the body to produce energy (calories) for heat, to move our muscles and to drive all sorts of metabolic processes that keep us alive and well.
Fats and Oils
There are two kinds of fats: the bad fats we must avoid because they make us sick, and the good fats and oils, which we need for our bodies to function properly and stay healthy until we die at an old age.
There are two kinds of fats: the bad fats we must avoid because they make us sick, and the good fats and oils, which we need for our bodies to function properly and stay healthy until we die at an old age.
Developing Your Personal Nutrient Plan
Each of us would do well to become more educated about our body and then develop a personalized vitamin-mineral program to suit.
Each of us would do well to become more educated about our body and then develop a personalized vitamin-mineral program to suit.
Give Your Head a Shake
The sun is shining brightly, but when you look at your shoulders you swear you can see snow. Of course, those tiny white flakes have nothing to do with the weather, but they aren’t all in your head either. Those embarrassing tiny specks result from an overgrowth of skin cells on the scalp.
The sun is shining brightly, but when you look at your shoulders you swear you can see snow. Of course, those tiny white flakes have nothing to do with the weather, but they aren’t all in your head either. Those embarrassing tiny specks result from an overgrowth of skin cells on the scalp.
Living Longer, Living Well
North Americans appear to be living longer. In 1900, the average life expectancy was 45 years but now it is estimated to be 71 years for men and 78 for women.
North Americans appear to be living longer. In 1900, the average life expectancy was 45 years but now it is estimated to be 71 years for men and 78 for women.
Good Fat. Bad Fat.
While the negative effects of saturated fats have been well documented and widely discussed over the past 30 years, an artificial and potentially deadly fat has silently made its way into our food supply.
While the negative effects of saturated fats have been well documented and widely discussed over the past 30 years, an artificial and potentially deadly fat has silently made its way into our food supply.
Don't Get Stiffed
Over four million Canadians suffer with the debilitating symptoms of arthritis–pain and inflammation. Arthritis encompasses over 100 forms of inflammatory disorders with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis the most common.
Over four million Canadians suffer with the debilitating symptoms of arthritis–pain and inflammation. Arthritis encompasses over 100 forms of inflammatory disorders with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis the most common.
What's Old is New
The phrase “functional food” is everywhere these days, but what does it mean? From a natural health perspective, functional food refers to nutritionally superior food products that have been enhanced through processing, fermentation, or growth technologies.
The phrase “functional food” is everywhere these days, but what does it mean? From a natural health perspective, functional food refers to nutritionally superior food products that have been enhanced through processing, fermentation, or growth technologies.
Good News for Carnivores
It’s pretty hard not to notice the growing number of organic products available to today’s consumer. At one time the exclusive preserve of health food stores and farmer’s markets, organic produce and, more recently, meat products are now taking up substantial shelf space in your local supermarket.
It’s pretty hard not to notice the growing number of organic products available to today’s consumer. At one time the exclusive preserve of health food stores and farmer’s markets, organic produce and, more recently, meat products are now taking up substantial shelf space in your local supermarket.
Are You Getting Enough Essensial Fatty Acids?
We know the body manufactures most of the fats it needs from other nutrients. However, essential fatty acids (EFAs)–sometimes referred to by their derivatives, alpha linolenic and linoleic acids–are essential because the body needs but cannot make them.
We know the body manufactures most of the fats it needs from other nutrients. However, essential fatty acids (EFAs)–sometimes referred to by their derivatives, alpha linolenic and linoleic acids–are essential because the body needs but cannot make them.
Attention Deficit: A Male Disorder?
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the leading childhood psychiatric disorder in North America.
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the leading childhood psychiatric disorder in North America.
Big, Fat Beautiful Hair
Strong, healthy hair and smooth, glowing skin requires a daily intake of essential fatty acids (EFAs). These natural oils help build a soft flexible cell wall, resulting in smoother hair and skin. Our bodies crave fat because cells use these good fats to regenerate and build new tissue.
Strong, healthy hair and smooth, glowing skin requires a daily intake of essential fatty acids (EFAs). These natural oils help build a soft flexible cell wall, resulting in smoother hair and skin. Our bodies crave fat because cells use these good fats to regenerate and build new tissue.
Five Reasons to Get Your 3s
Medical and nutritional researchers from around the world continue to discover the seemingly endless health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids.
Medical and nutritional researchers from around the world continue to discover the seemingly endless health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids.
Essential Fatty Acids
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are critical for human survival, and yet the human body is incapable of manufacturing them—that’s why they’re essential.
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are critical for human survival, and yet the human body is incapable of manufacturing them—that’s why they’re essential.
