Health Talk

Digest This with Brenda Watson

March 9, 2012
We receive numerous informed info from our various naturopathic doctors, nutritionist, therapists on a regular basis.  This week we received Brenda Watson's Digest This

This months topic CANDIDA


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Renew Life BoulardiiMAX (a probiotic supplement to treat diarrhea, h pylori, c difficile)

August 11, 2011


BoulardiiMAX is a probiotic supplement of Saccharomyces boulardii, a non-colonizing yeast species. It is a non-pathogenic yeast strain that is not related to the yeast group to which Candida belongs.

Saccharomyces boulardii has been isolated from the skins of tropical fruits found in Indochina. The indigenous population of Indochina has long used these fruit skins to prevent and treat diarrhea. Many quality human research studies have also indicated that Saccharomyces boulardii can...


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Licorice Root to Help with Mild to Moderate Depression.

August 4, 2011
Licorice Root (Glycrrhiza glabra) aka Sweetwood, Liquorice, and Licorice.  Licorice root is a perennial herb plant that is native to Asia and Southern Europe.  North Americans are less than familiar than Europeans with the medicinal benefits of Licorice root, and very few licorice candies sold in North America contain real licorice.

There are numerous well-documented uses of Licorice root, and definitely one of the most over-looked of all the herbs.    Licorice root has been used to treat asth...
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Milk Thistle to protect the liver, one of the body's major "antipollution" organs

June 6, 2011
The detoxifying capabilities of our bodies face an immense challenge in modern society. Auto exhaust, secondary cigarette smoke, alcohol, drugs, industrial solvents, pesticides, and even some of the water and food we consume burden the cleansing organs of our body.  Positive lifestyle choices such as exercise and a healthy diet certainly contribute to strengthening these systems.  However, when pushed to the limit or even beyond, these organs of detoxification need support.

The liver, one of t...
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Posted by Vida Turok. Posted In : Antioxidants 

 

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Disease) aka IBS or IBD

March 24, 2011

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disorder or malfunction of the digestive tract.  It is a chronic and often debilitating disease that can affect a person's day-to-day ability to live as well as self esteem.

IBS was once a relatively rare disorder, IBS now affects more than 2 million Canadians and continues to increase.  Individuals living with IBS often suffer for years before they are diagnosed.

IBS is the most common reason for both men and women to be referred to a gastroenterologist.

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STOP - don't cook with that oil, it can kill you.

February 18, 2011
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Welcome to the Vitamin House blog page. I'm the proud owner of the Vitamin House and am extremely passionate about health & wellness. I have been in the supplement industry for over 5 years now, and love what I do. I'm also a holistic nutritionist and I am in love with raw food creations. Check out the Healthy Recipes section for wonderful healthy, tasty and nutritious recipes.