Love it or hate it garlic has a lot to offer. From antibacterial properties to vampire killing power to adding depth to good chili, the humble bulb has many applications. Italian cooking is probably best known for the inclusion of garlic, but it is also widely used in asian cuisines, that of the…
I know what you’re thinking… Okay, maybe I don’t. But I suspect it’s nothing lovely of the humble lima bean. Before you write off this lowly staple, hear me out- it’s an underrated legume! Butter beans originated in South America but have become a common plant source of protein in North America. Understandably…
Autumn is here and the kiddos are back in class which reinstates a school year norm in many families. Bedtimes, alarm clocks, homework, meal planning and other routines abound. While no children live in my own home it got me to thinking about sleep cycles. I can recall my own mother struggling to get…
If you’re starting off thinking “selena-what?” you’re probably in the right place! Se·le·ni·um is on the periodic table of elements (yes, that periodic table) with the atomic number of 34. It is a trace mineral that we need in our diets and the best food source of it is in a brazil nut! I’m…
We’ve all heard the saying, but what kind of truth is there to this age old phrase? As it turns out, quite a bit! “America’s Most Trusted Pharmacist” Suzy Cohen is passionate about the nutritional value of foods and how they affect health. While plenty of other fruit and vegetables are great for your diet,…
Zucchini has a bit of a reputation as a plentiful vegetable in the garden this time of year. Creative use of this squash can yield some interesting and delicious recipes. But we’re not here to talk zucchini… Courgette flowers are delicate specimens and as so they don’t wield any spectacular nutritional values. A full…
The Myers Cocktail is an Intravenous Micronutrient Therapy (IVMNT) made up of vitamins & minerals used as a management tool for fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome), fibromyalgia, acute muscle spasm, upper respiratory tract infections, chronic sinusitis, seasonal allergic rhinitis, acute asthma attacks, cardiovascular disease & other disorders. A small number of patients with congestive…
Depression is a complicated diagnosis but far more common than one may believe. In an interview with Dr. Datis Kharrazian, DHSc, DC, MNeuroSc Underground Wellness founder Sean Croxton delves into the mystery behind this often overlooked disorder. A few facts: All neurological diseases start with depression. There are several different kinds of depression.…
Without a doubt mosquito season is here. Itchy annoying bites and concerns of West Nile Virus are far from anyones favourite part of summer but the drug store bug spray is full of chemicals and the natural solutions don’t work… What to do? DEET seems to be the standard for bug spray. Sure…
We tend to think of those little yellow flowers dotting our lawns as pests. Interruptions in a sea of soft green grass. The word “weed” has a negative connotation attached to it and so we yank them from the earth and fill out compost with them. Our backyards weren’t always spotted with dandelions however.…
