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Healthy Gift Ideas

December 5th, 2000

As seen on BCTV December 5/00 Christmas is near and the stores are buzzing with shoppers. Instead of chocolates and …

The Aging Eye – Cataracts and Macular Degeneration

November 28th, 2000

As seen on BCTV November 28/00 THE AGING EYE – CATARACTS AND MACULAR DEGENERATION Cataracts and macular degeneration are among …

The Fad Diet Song: And The Fat Came Back the Very Next Day…

November 21st, 2000

As seen on BCTV November 21/00 No matter what diet you follow, if there is a caloric deficiency, i.e. if …

Your Bone Health

November 14th, 2000

As seen on BCTV November 14/00 Osteoporosis is a progressive disease resulting in porous, brittle bones that are very susceptible …

Functional Foods

November 7th, 2000

As seen on BCTV November 7/00 Functional Foods are making a big splash in the US market and are slowly …

Halloween Treats & Responsible Indulgence

October 31st, 2000

As seen on BCTV October 24 and 31/00 Healthy Halloween Treats Halloween is here and out come shelves full of …

Peanut Butter

October 17th, 2000

As seen on BCTV October 17/00 Are peanuts actually a nut? No, peanuts are part of the legume family, like …

Kids lunches – Alternatives to the Peanut Butter Sandwich

October 3rd, 2000

As seen on BCTV October 3/00 Some key things to remember when planning your child’s lunch are: Include all four …

Gout, the Aristocratic Ache

September 19th, 2000

As seen on BCTV September 19/00 GOUT, THE ARISTOCRATIC ACHE Gout was once called the “aristocratic ache” because it was …

Reducing The Symptoms of Arthritis

September 12th, 2000

As seen on BCTV September 12/00 September is Arthritis Month Statistics and Background on Arthritis: 1 in 8 people in …