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The First Steps to Health

April 28, 2014 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: April 26, 2017

When someone shows interest in natural health, the first question is often, “Where do I start?” Organic food is often prohibitively expensive or hard to find, and there are thousands of supplements pushed, each marketed with its one promise to… [read]

Five Reasons Small-scale Gardening Could Save the World

April 24, 2014 by Derek Henry
Last updated on: October 30, 2015

Gardening has been largely a lost art form with plots drying up and being replaced in favour of lawns, parking lots, and other commercial endeavours. People have decided to completely forego the skill of gardening in favour of completely depending… [read]

The Vaccine Argument – Why It’s Important Regardless of Where You Stand

April 24, 2014 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

In my experience, vaccines are a touchier subject than politics or religion. If you take on an anti-vaccine stance, you probably know what it’s like to be ridiculed, called names, condemned, and shamed. The pro vaccines people believe that the… [read]

How I Lost Over 150 Pounds, and How My Life Changed

April 24, 2014 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 28, 2016

I used to weigh 368 pounds. I had a 58 inch waist. I was 46% body fat. In addition, I was often sick and had many allergies. My body hurt. Moving was becoming more and more difficult. I was only… [read]

Eliminate Arthritis Naturally

April 23, 2014 by Doc
Last updated on: May 20, 2016

Arthritis is the swelling of a joint. Arthritis has the ability to cause severe joint and muscle pain and loss of the body’s movement (loss of ability to walk, climb stairs, or even brush your teeth). It can also cause… [read]

Animal vs. Plant Protein – What’s Better?

April 14, 2014 by Derek Henry
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Starting a conversation about protein sources between a vegan and a meat eater is a lot like discussing politics or religion with a stranger. More often than not, it’s not going to end peacefully. However, there are many myths and… [read]

What Type of Parasites do You Have?

April 11, 2014 by David Jockers DC, MS, CSCS
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Intestinal parasites are abnormal and unwanted inhabitants of the gastrointestinal system that have the potential to cause damage to their host. They consume nutrients from the foods we are eating and they puncture holes in the intestinal membrane. Humans can… [read]