Natural Health Media

By Sarah Holvik, BSc Nutrition With the barrage of supplements available today, choosing a safe and effective product to address joint health issues can be anything but straight forward for consumers and health practitioners alike. Many patients suffering from complaints from joint pain to stiffness and lack of mobility have tried a variety of options… Read more »

Question: I have a family history of early onset cognitive impairment, is there anything I can do to reduce my risks? Dr, Beatty: Absolutely there are steps that you should be taking. People often speak about dementia as unavoidable, but research has shown a few key factors contributing to the disease development. Understanding how dementia… Read more »

Our understanding of health has greatly changed over the years. We used to believe that avoiding germs, eating a balanced diet and regular exercise were enough to protect us from sickness and common health conditions. However, we soon realized that there is much more involved in achieving optimal health. In fact, it has become clear… Read more »

Curcumin. In addition to giving turmeric its bright, golden colour, this naturally occurring curcuminoid is a powerhouse of potential health benefits. Safe and natural curcumin has been shown in preliminary studies to have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties can have beneficial effects on degenerative diseases and conditions such as depression, diabetes, and heart… Read more »

The Big Carrot is a worker owned natural food store in Toronto’s east end. In November we will celebrate our 33rd anniversary. We work with over 250 local Ontario growers and vendors and are deeply committed to the development and success of Ontario’s real food economy. At The Big Carrot we are convinced that Organic… Read more »