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Whether you’re flipping through a magazine, changing the channels on the television or standing at a bus stop; we are bombarded with weight loss advertisements.  Some promote low fat, others low carbohydrates, other meal replacement shakes.  Regardless of the program, they all claim to be the answer to all your problems.  Here is the truth….THEY… Continue Reading…

Green Tea for your Valentine? Green tea has been enjoyed for thousands of years in China. Green tea comes in many different varieties and can be readily found in your local tea shop or grocery store. Recently, many medicinal benefits from green tea have been cited from increasing fat burning to lowering cholesterol. But more… Continue Reading…

The cold and flu season is fast approaching and there is no better way to treat the flu then with PREVENTION!  Dr. Andrea Proulx, our Naturopathic Doctor at the Active Health Institute has put together some very practical tips to help in avoiding the flu and help boost your immune function.  Thanks Dr. Proulx! Practical Tips:  First and… Continue Reading…

The leading causes of mortality and morbidity in our western culture have changed a great deal in the 21st century.  While our great grandparents and great great grandparents were more concerned with “communicable diseases” such as; Polio and Tuberculosis, our generation is losing the battle against degenerative and preventable diseases, primarily heart disease, diabetes, obesity… Continue Reading…

The updated list of the Top 12 Contaminated Produce Items is out! Top 3 Contaminated: #1 Apples #2 Celery #3 Strawberries Fresh fruits and vegetables need to be an integral part of everyone’s diet.  Half our daily food intake should come from fresh produce – particularly vegetables. Over and above the fiber that keeps our… Continue Reading…