Health Action Magazine - Natural Health
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Sauna HealingThe light waves of a far infrared sauna are light-years away from the old fashioned, steam-filled saunas of the past. Between the lower temperature and the deeply therapeutic...
Health Action, Summer 2010 - 6K
No Deaths from Vitamins or Minerals: StatisticsNot even one death was caused by a vitamin or dietary mineral in 2007, according to the most recent statistics available from the United States National Poison Data System...
Health Action, Winter 2009/2010 - 1K
Bathtub Magnesium TherapyReach for the Epsom salts at bath time and discover an interesting and effective way to get your daily dose of the mineral magnesium.
Processed diets and impaired...
Health Action, Winter 2009/2010 - 1K
Why We Develop Dark SpotsA thinning ozone layer, pollutionenhanced sensitivity to sun exposure and increased use of hormone medications are common causes of pigmentation (melanin) issues. Hyper...
Health Action, Winter 2009/2010 - 1K
Hidden Danger in Anti-aging CreamsDark spots, "age spots" and/or irregular skin pigmentation is one of the fastest growing skin-care concerns in North America. But should we be more concerned about a popular...
Health Action, Winter 2009/2010 - 4K
A Deeper Look at Breast CancerA recent HANS event about breast health was much more than a discussion about diet, supplements, natural treatments and interventions. Instead, it was a call to action asking...
Health Action, Winter 2009/2010 - 5K
Diabetes Wound Care with Hyperbaric OxygenWith diabetes on the rise, hyperbaric oxygen offers help in healing diabetic wounds and preventing other complications such as amputations.
"One of the most basic and...
Health Action, Winter 2009/2010 - 1K
The Scoop on Your Poop: Elimination provides evidence of healthPoop is not something most people want to read about, never mind analyze, but a simple peek at your poop can reveal a lot.
We know that constipation is a sign that...
Health Action, Spring 2010 - 4K
Avoid Diabetes ComplicationsType 2 diabetes affects close to 135 million people worldwide. The main contributing factor in most is excessive carbohydrate consumption.
Eating excess carbohydrates on a...
Health Action, Winter 2009/2010 - 4K
What to Do During Cold and Flu SeasonWhether or not to get a flu vaccine is an individual choice. Vaccine proponents claim that the flu shot protects against influenza infection and, if contracted, lessens the...
Health Action, Winter 2009/2010 - 11K
Miraculous NeemIn India, the neem tree is a cornerstone of ayurvedic medicine, one of the world's oldest healing science systems. Neem is affectionately known as the "village pharmacy" and...
Health Action, Fall 2009 - 4K
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Cancer Care I recently attended a conference about the recent rise in cancer rates associated with environmental pollution. As I looked around the lecture hall, I could see the impact...
Health Action, Fall 2009 - 6K
A Deeper Look at Breast Cancer A recent HANS event about breast health was much more than a discussion about diet, supplements, natural treatments and interventions. Instead, it was a call to action...
Health Action, Winter 2009 - 5K
What to Do During Cold and Flu Season Whether or not to get a flu vaccine is an individual choice. Vaccine proponents claim that the flu shot protects against influenza infection and, if contracted, lessens the...
Health Action, Winter 2009 - 11K
Breast Cancer Survivors Partner with Horses of HealingA groundbreaking new program is being launched this fall to help breast cancer survivors across Canada. Unbridling Human Potential, a Langley, BC-based collaborative, is now...
Health Action, Fall 2009 - 1K
GM Candyland: Modified sugar beets in CanadaAfter genetically modified (GM) sugar beets are first harvested this fall in Alberta, Rogers Sugar/ Lantic will be selling Canadians GM sugar. Lantic Inc. is the only company...
Health Action, Fall 2009 - 4K
Flavour Your Fall with Healing HerbsOne of the reasons I enjoy autumn is because of the warming foods we tend to eat. I decided to make Chicken Marbella for friends coming over for dinner on Sunday and was...
Health Action, Fall 2009 - 3K
Is Cost Really a Barrier to Eating Healthy?"It costs so much more to eat healthy. I can't afford it."
Many a holistic nutritionist is used to this common mantra. The truth is, it can actually be cheaper to eat a...
Health Action, Fall 2009 - 6K
Corrupt to the Core by Shiv ChopraDr. Shiv Chopra is a modern-day Canadian hero-a "whistleblower" who exposed the corruption and corporate influence within Health Canada that systematically compromised the...
Health Action, Fall 2009 - 3K
Healthy Breasts for LifeWhen Barbra Edwards found a lump in her breast, she made
a notation at the bottom of her grocery list: check with doctor. "Like it wasn't even important," she recalls of the...
Health Action, Fall 2009 - 6K
How Excess Calcium Contributes to OsteoporosisDid you realize that much of the calcium you take every day never gets near the bones? It often backs up in the body's soft tissues where it can cause harm. In fact, excess...
HANS Web Exclusive Fall 2009 - 4K
Boosting Fertility With Chinese MedicineWhen Michelle finally decided to start a family in her mid-30s, she didn't expect that she would become a statistic. However, like one in six women in Canada, Michelle...
HANS Web Exclusive Fall 2009 - 5K
Sense about Candle ScentsWhat better way to create ambiance than to light a candle and soak in a soft scent and mood? But before you light that wick, double check that you're not inadvertently giving...
Health Action, Summer 2009 - 1K
Ancient Secrets for a Healthier SleepWe face an enormous amount of toxic stressors on a daily basis. Since we spend onethird of our lives sleeping, it makes sense that we take steps to sleep in a healthy oasis...
Health Action, Summer 2009 - 4K
Osteopathy for Sports InjuriesIt's sunny. You're excited. You race outside to bike, or jog or play soccer. You pull a muscle, twist your ankle or feel a twinge in your back. Osteopathy, an increasingly...
Health Action, Summer 2009 - 1K