There have been several articles being passed around lately, either by emails or on the Internet, dealing with the topic of the health of our teeth. How can we keep our pearlies looking their whitest? What should you do, or just as importantly not do, when your teeth are in need of repairs? Some dental…

Every so often I write health articles about lesser known topics. This undoubtedly is one of them. If you’re not familiar with the term “oil pulling”, your first guess might be that it has something to do with the oil rigs. In fact, I’ve just become aware of this subject in the last few months…

Superfood is a relatively new word in our vocabulary. It is described in the Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English as “a natural food regarded as especially beneficial because of its nutrient profile or its health-protecting qualities”. While definitions may vary, one thing most agree on is these foods can be helpful in both preventing…

Diabetes, like all other degenerative diseases, is on the rise in our nations. It is reported to be the #6 disease killer in Canada and the United States. Some reports state the number of people with diabetes has tripled in the last decade. Every November 14th, World Diabetes Day is held to create awareness to…

In a perfect world, we wouldn’t have grocery stores. We would grow our own foods in nutrient-rich soils, raise our own chemical-free livestock and our bodies would be all the better for it. And while this is closer to how our Heavenly Father intended us to eat, we are unfortunately living in an era where…

At the time of my writing this article, the debate of legalizing marijuana is once again in the news. One always wonders as politicians take their stand, is this a vote-getting issue, or do they really have our best interests in mind. While this for some is a very controversial topic, let me begin by…

I always try to encourage people to engage in a healthier lifestyle. To me, being healthy starts with your diet, and it all begins by becoming aware of what you are putting in your mouth. Eating the right foods, the foods that God intended on us eating, will keep sicknesses away and help make you…

What would your definition be of the perfect food? Living in a world where “if it’s not ready in 5 minutes or less we don’t have time to eat it”, our perfect food would have to be something that’s ready to eat whenever we are hungry. It would be nutritious; in fact it would contain…

I have talked a bit about coconut oil in past articles, but the more I studied this super food, the more I felt it deserved an entire article on its own. Many health benefits can be associated with the coconut, but it is its oil that sets it apart from all others. Dr. David Jockers…

From British Columbia: Dear Mr. Coupland: Is there a natural cure for sinus problems? Dear BC:  Thanks for your note. Interestingly, a pastor from Northern Ireland asked me the same question two months ago and here is what I suggested.If this is a recurring problem, I would seriously consider giving up milk and all other…