Is Your Teenager Not Eating Well?

Is Your Teenager Not Eating Well?

by | Nov 6, 2016 | Healthy Tips

Teenagers’ bodies go through many changes and they need a balanced amount of vitamin and minerals.   Our ability to maintain health in the future is many times dependent on our nutrition during these important teenage years.  Consider the following examples: We are...
How To Choose Your Supplements Wisely

How To Choose Your Supplements Wisely

by | Oct 19, 2016 | Healthy Tips

Food is the best way to get all your nutrients.  However, in the rushed world that we live in, you may find yourself not taking in all the nutrients that you need from your diet. If you are not sure what supplements to take, please ask your naturopathic doctor for...
How To Choose A Calcium Supplement?

How To Choose A Calcium Supplement?

by | Sep 19, 2016 | Healthy Tips

Everybody knows how important calcium is but how much should we take and what is the best form of calcium? General guidelines for doses are as follows: Women (up to 45 yrs old) – 800 mg per day Peri-menopause (approx.. 45 to 50 yrs old)– 1,000 mg per day...
Weak Bones? Are You At Risk?

Weak Bones? Are You At Risk?

by | Aug 31, 2016 | Healthy Tips

By the age of 60, almost 50% of women in North America will have Osteoporosis or Osteopenia.  The rate of hip fractures is projected to increase by 310% in men and 240% in women by 2050.   The following increases your risk of developing osteoporosis or osteopenia:...