By Laura Newton
Thrush is an overgrowth of yeast (Candida) in the mouth and throat that appears as creamy white, slightly raised lesions. Anyone can get thrush, though it’s more common in babies, children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. While antifungal medications are usually prescribed to treat thrush, many natural remedies found in your house … Continued
By Laura Newton
High blood pressure is known as hypertension, and it can play a role in the hardening of your arteries and increase your risk of stroke, kidney disease, heart failure, and eye problems. While the exact causes of hypertension are unknown, there are things you can do to help lower your blood pressure if it’s high. … Continued
By Leah Payne
Since the onset of the pandemic, many of us have made jokes about not remembering what month or season it is. The truth is that many of us have been disconnected from our natural world for much longer. Our office workplaces, cars, artificial lighting, and heating and cooling systems all work to create indoor environments … Continued
It was the flu season that never happened. By the end of April 2021, Canada reported only 72 influenza detections. In a typical year, that number would be closer to 50,000. Why did cases drop, and what does that mean for our future? A dramatic decline in the flu “We’ve never seen a dip like … Continued
By Laura Newton
Vitamin K is an important nutrient that is necessary for your blood to clot. It has also been shown to help support bone health, and it works to protect against chronic inflammatory diseases like cardiovascular disease and dementia. Vitamin K is fat soluble and comes in two forms: K1 (phylloquinone) and K2 (menaquinone), but where … Continued