By: RoseMarie Pierce, B.SC. Pharm. Did you know that low energy levels accompanied by carbohydrate cravings, muscle soreness, low back pain or headaches, most likely indicate a pH imbalance? Many people are astonished once they realize the ill health effects caused by an overly acidic condition in the body. Yet,...
Creatine – Gain in the Brain
I am often confronted by patients with the concern of poor memory, poor concentration or uh......the combination of both. Have you ever walked into the kitchen, opened the refrigerator and then realized you forgot what you were looking for? If the answer is yes, you may be a candidate for...
Seasonal Digestive Health – Help for the Holidays
Enzymes support proper digestion – but do we have enough to do the job? They are instrumental in helping to break down and utilize the nutrients from fats, carbs, proteins, sugars and fibres in order to produce energy for the body. While enzymes are found in raw food, there are...
Choose Natural Remedies for Colds & Flu!
Cold and flu season is upon us! The late fall through early spring is typically the peak period for the most commonly-occurring viral infections; influenza-like illnesses including the flu, and upper respiratory tract infections such as the common cold. Although it can be annoying and downright inconvenient to have a...
Serrapeptase – A Natural Anti-inflammatory Enzyme
Inflammation is the rapid immune response which occurs when tissues are damaged by injury, trauma, infection or allergy. In all cases, the body is programmed to carry out a similar response: redness, heat and/or pain are the initial symptoms resulting from the increased blood flow to the damaged area. Via...
Do You Have Gluten Sensitivity?
By RoseMarie Pierce BScPharm, Holistic Pharmacist Many of us feel miserable soon after eating bread, pasta, sushi or even licorice. It could be because these foods contain hard-to-digest gluten proteins. Is gluten the cause of your digestive issues? While only about 1% of our total population has Celiac Disease (...