Fish: The Farmed v. Wild Debate
The AP Team onMany of us are trying to eat more fish these days. It’s often seen as a healthy choice and it tends to be better for the environment than beef or … Read More
Omega Fatty Acids: What Are They & How Much Do I Need?
The AP Team onFor many years, popular opinion held that fat was bad for you. Full stop. More recently, nutritional science has begun to paint a clearer, more nuanced picture about dietary fats. … Read More
Thanksgiving: Gratitude for Good Health
The AP Team onIt’s Thanksgiving. That special time of year again, when we contemplate our blessings and consider what we are thankful for. Did you know that gratitude is actually good for your … Read More
Does Turkey Really Make You Sleepy?
The AP Team onTurkey has a reputation for making us sleepy. When we inevitably start thinking about a nap after a Thanksgiving feast, most of us assume that the bird is to blame. … Read More
Dietary Restrictions at Thanksgiving: How to Deal
The AP Team onEveryone’s coming for Thanksgiving. Your lactose intolerant uncle, your daughter’s vegetarian boyfriend, your mom (who’s decided to go Paleo) and your nephew who has Celiac disease. Oh yeah, and cousin … Read More
An Apple a Day? 5 Health Myths Busted
The AP Team onMark Twain once said: “Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.” Traditional knowledge is often reliable and rooted in centuries’ worth of experience and folk … Read More
Have a Healthy Hallowe’en: Top 4 Tips & Tricks
The AP Team onIt’s coming. The costumes, the door-to-door excitement and the candy. That’s right folks, Hallowe’en is fast approaching and this year it falls on a Monday. What does that mean for … Read More
How to Make an Herbal Tincture
The AP Team onHerbal tinctures are one of the most effective ways to make use of the potent plant medicines available to us. Capsules may seem like the simplest option, but they can … Read More
Cold & Flu Season Prep: Top 5 Immune System Boosters
The AP Team onYou may have noticed… winter is here. And with it, come the dreaded colds and flu. Don’t waste your sick days or spoil your holidays by falling victim to seasonal … Read More
Thanksgiving: Gratitude for Good Health
The AP Team onUp here in Canada, it’s Thanksgiving. That special time of year again, when we contemplate our blessings and consider what we are thankful for. Did you know that gratitude is … Read More
