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Health Care Information Resources articlesEvaluating Modern Medicine
"Only about 15 per cent of all contemporary clinical interventions are supported by objective scientific evidence that they do more good than harm." --Kerr White, MD, retired deputy director for Health Science, Rockefeller Foundation and a pioneer in evidence-based medicine.
"Only about 15 per cent of all contemporary clinical interventions are supported by objective scientific evidence that they do more good than harm." --Kerr White, MD, retired deputy director for Health Science, Rockefeller Foundation and a pioneer in evidence-based medicine.
Bill C-80: The Failed Food Safety and Inspection Act
Bill C-80, the proposed new Food Safety and Inspection Act, has been dropped because of public protest--but it hasn’t disappeared completely.
Bill C-80, the proposed new Food Safety and Inspection Act, has been dropped because of public protest--but it hasn’t disappeared completely.
State-Of-The-Art Health Care
The “functional medicine” practised at the CCFM, explains D.
The “functional medicine” practised at the CCFM, explains D.
The Power of Natural Health Online
alive’s interactive website is designed to fast-track your natural health learning curve. It supersedes reading because of its interactive features. Take the HQ (health quotient) assessment and discover for yourself. This fall saw the launch of the new alive Web site, alivepublishing.
alive’s interactive website is designed to fast-track your natural health learning curve. It supersedes reading because of its interactive features. Take the HQ (health quotient) assessment and discover for yourself. This fall saw the launch of the new alive Web site, alivepublishing.
A Wealth of Wellness Knowledge
My friend and I attended a health show in Vancouver last September, and upon reflection, it was a very rich way to spend time together! Where else can one spend a full weekend accessing the type of information these health shows provide, and then apply the principles in our daily family lives? It was a rewarding experience, to sa.
My friend and I attended a health show in Vancouver last September, and upon reflection, it was a very rich way to spend time together! Where else can one spend a full weekend accessing the type of information these health shows provide, and then apply the principles in our daily family lives? It was a rewarding experience, to sa.
Canadians Are Choosing Alternative Medicine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Ga., just released the results of a study aimed at determining the relationship between multivitamin use and death from heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and cancer. More than one million adults were included and the study ran from 1982 to 1989.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Ga., just released the results of a study aimed at determining the relationship between multivitamin use and death from heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and cancer. More than one million adults were included and the study ran from 1982 to 1989.
More Than Ever, People Are Trusting Herbs And Supplements
Here’s a pleasant and encouraging surprise: the results of a recent survey reveal a change in the tide of public opinion and behaviour toward natural health products and whole food.
Here’s a pleasant and encouraging surprise: the results of a recent survey reveal a change in the tide of public opinion and behaviour toward natural health products and whole food.
Start A 'Health Virus'–And Really Make a Difference
Observing how simply changing our diet and adding a few.
Observing how simply changing our diet and adding a few.
The Third Way To Health?
The principles of health are simple. The politics of health get more and more convolute.
The principles of health are simple. The politics of health get more and more convolute.
Helping Canadians Lead Healthier Lives
Job satisfaction--what is that? A prized commodity in this day a.
Job satisfaction--what is that? A prized commodity in this day a.
Evolution of the Health Food Store
One of the hidden bonuses of my job is the opportunity tospeak with health food store owners and employees on a daily basis and, as much as possible, get out and meet them in their "natural habitat," in their stores.
One of the hidden bonuses of my job is the opportunity tospeak with health food store owners and employees on a daily basis and, as much as possible, get out and meet them in their "natural habitat," in their stores.
We Need Proof
“Half the dead birds collected in New York State counties with severe air pollution tested positive; less than five per cent of those in moderately polluted counties and none in the least polluted counties tested positive..
“Half the dead birds collected in New York State counties with severe air pollution tested positive; less than five per cent of those in moderately polluted counties and none in the least polluted counties tested positive..
Vitamin A Study Gets “F” in Conclusiveness
I am constantly amazed at how scientific studies can bemisused to create confusion.The latest in “Gullible’s Travels” is a report out of Sweden (published inThe New England Journal of Medicine and aired on North American newsnetworks Jan. 22, 2003) that consuming 1.
I am constantly amazed at how scientific studies can bemisused to create confusion.The latest in “Gullible’s Travels” is a report out of Sweden (published inThe New England Journal of Medicine and aired on North American newsnetworks Jan. 22, 2003) that consuming 1.
The Canadian Centre for Functional Medicine
“The biggest surprise of my research,” said Dr. Michael Lyon, Director of the Canadian Center for Functional Medicine, leaning forward in his chair, “was the tremendously positive effect a simple change in nutrition had on children with ADHD..
“The biggest surprise of my research,” said Dr. Michael Lyon, Director of the Canadian Center for Functional Medicine, leaning forward in his chair, “was the tremendously positive effect a simple change in nutrition had on children with ADHD..
Shoddy Scientific Censorship
We live in an “Information Society” where we drown in data, but scientific discussions that threaten vested interests are lost at sea, and scientists who insist on studying controversial theories are cast adrift.
We live in an “Information Society” where we drown in data, but scientific discussions that threaten vested interests are lost at sea, and scientists who insist on studying controversial theories are cast adrift.
Health Consumers Take to the Internet
Feeling under the weather? Fifty years ago, you’d likely book a visit with your family physician, then the primary source of health knowledge. No longer. In this era of consumerism - people, especially Canadians, also turn to books, magazines, friends, family, and that great cyber-highway, the Internet.
Feeling under the weather? Fifty years ago, you’d likely book a visit with your family physician, then the primary source of health knowledge. No longer. In this era of consumerism - people, especially Canadians, also turn to books, magazines, friends, family, and that great cyber-highway, the Internet.
Spin Doctoring
, claimed that the use of protease inhibitors.
, claimed that the use of protease inhibitors.
Educate Yourself
Recent Canadian statistics show that we’re eating more healthy fruits and vegetables and less unhealthy margarines and fats. Health Canada is working on a new Canada’s Food Guide and the presence of health-damaging trans fats will begin showing up on packaged food labels later this year.
Recent Canadian statistics show that we’re eating more healthy fruits and vegetables and less unhealthy margarines and fats. Health Canada is working on a new Canada’s Food Guide and the presence of health-damaging trans fats will begin showing up on packaged food labels later this year.
Consumers Want Labelling of GE Foods
Canada will soon have a new set of labelling standards for foods. Manufacturers may voluntarily label foods that are genetically engineered (GE) or contain GE ingredients, but they won’t be required by law to do s.
Canada will soon have a new set of labelling standards for foods. Manufacturers may voluntarily label foods that are genetically engineered (GE) or contain GE ingredients, but they won’t be required by law to do s.
Bad Science
Headlines may show us a black or white vision of the world; in reality, testing hypotheses and reaching credible conclusions is an uncertain and constantly evolving business.
Headlines may show us a black or white vision of the world; in reality, testing hypotheses and reaching credible conclusions is an uncertain and constantly evolving business.
A Healthy Dose of Information
New studies on natural foods, herbal remedies, and supplements appear in the popular media almost daily. Media coverage of the latest medical marvel may grab our attention, but how can we be sure that these often frustrating snippets of publicity are credible and based on sound research?
New studies on natural foods, herbal remedies, and supplements appear in the popular media almost daily. Media coverage of the latest medical marvel may grab our attention, but how can we be sure that these often frustrating snippets of publicity are credible and based on sound research?
