Growing up as a boy in Ontario, I can remember on certain occasions our dinner table would have a special surprise… REAL butter. From what I remember, the butter would only make rare appearances because it was considered to be a less healthy option to...

Documentaries have always been an effective method used by film makers to shed some light on various subjects that may otherwise go unnoticed. In the past, however, documentaries have often held a misconception of tiresome, mono-toned narration and boring...

It's Spring-time here in Vancouver. And with that comes the beginning of the dreaded plant-and-pollen season. Thousand of people throughout Vancouver and the lower mainland are making their annual trip to the pharmacy to stock up on anti-histamine medications....

We all like to indulge with a rich, sweet dessert every now and then. And most of us know that most of the sweets we buy or order are full of refined sugars to appeal to our taste buds. But all these heavily processed sugary foods haven’t always been...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has been a hot topic in the pharmaceutical industry over the last several years. And rightfully so. There is an alarmingly high rate of children being diagnosed with ADHD. In fact, there are even adults being...

Not too long ago I wrote an article about the GMO debate which is still landing Whole Foods smack dab in the middle of the controversy. I want to make one thing clear, in no way am I intending to slander Whole Foods. On the contrary, I admittedly continue...

This is a simple tip with huge effects! Squeeze the juice of a quarter of an organic lemon into a glass of water. You may need to start with less lemon and work up to a quarter if you find it too sour in the beginning. Try drinking this immediately upon...

I was at my favorite grocery store a few weeks ago and I noticed they had started carrying a new brand of organic free range chicken eggs. I picked up the carton and read a bit about the farm so I could get a better understanding of the methods by which...

I like to consider myself an active person. I’ve always been involved in any sport I can find. Growing up, my number one choice of all school sports teams was always soccer. But I also seemed to thrive at basketball, volleyball, tennis, etc. You name it,...