Fast-Acting Immunity and Infection Support

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Tue Feb 06 09:15:35 PST 2018

Herbasante’s Bronkotux syrup is an effective, fast-acting formula for winter maladies, combining 6 medicinal plants with a long history of effective use The winter season tends to bring about the spread of cold and flu and thus compromised immunity. We are more likely to see the prevalence of bronchitis, wet […]

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IBD Research and Treatment: Canada’s Fame and Shame

by GIS @ Gastrointestinal Society

Tue Sep 12 13:22:05 PDT 2017

Patients, Advocates and The Cameron Institute, issue call for equal access to IBD treatments CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO (September 12, 2017) – Approximately 233,000 Canadians know how it feels to wake up every day with IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), which includes Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis – painful autoimmune disorders which attack the gastrointestinal tract.1,2 A new [...]

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How to Get the Best Blowout Ever

by Andrea Karr @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Fri Feb 09 10:18:19 PST 2018

Make a date with your hair dryer and use these expert tips to take your blowout to the next level.

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CDQAP Ruminations: Antibiotic Resistance – New Laws & Opportunities

by mullinax @ California Dairy Research Foundation

Tue Jan 30 12:18:04 PST 2018

        New state and federal laws seek to prevent antibiotic resistance in both humans and animals. A review of herd health and treatment programs may reveal opportunities to decrease medication costs. Highlights: What You Need to Know About Antibiotic … Continue reading →

Inhale Essential Oils, Exhale Anxiety with These Oils & Recipes

by Zoe (Social Media Manager) @ Blog – Well.ca Blog

Fri Feb 02 07:00:16 PST 2018

Bonita Barth | Herbalist & Aromatherapist at The Aromatherapist State of mind is the one thing that can colour every other aspect of our lives – it directly impacts our health and well-being, as well as that of those around us. How can an essential...

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5 Tips To Meal Prep Like A Pro

by Mandy King, CNP, Holistic Nutritionist @ Genuine Health

Tue Jan 02 08:44:09 PST 2018

With the New Year in full swing, it’s the perfect time to implement some new, healthy habits. Rather than jump […]

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Grass lures beef production to Northern Ontario

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Mon Feb 05 12:41:02 PST 2018

Ontario cattlemen and the province have begun several programs to encourage more farmers to start raising beef in northern Ontario — where it is colder and the land is more suited to bush and cattle than corn and soybeans. Interest from producers considering a move north has been gaining momentum, and in mid-August 2017, the […] Read more

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Healthy Cherry Chocolate Smoothie Recipe

by Lauren Bonsell @ Blog – Well.ca Blog

Wed Jan 31 07:00:30 PST 2018

Have a chocolate craving but want to stay away from processed sugar and sweets? We all know the feeling. That’s why we created this craving-busting and healthy cherry chocolate smoothie recipe! It’s creamy and has the same flavours you love in Black Forest cake – but...

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A Tasty Beans, Greens and Butter Side Dish

by Andrea Karr @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Fri Feb 09 06:58:49 PST 2018

Make this aromatic and satisfying beans and greens side dish and impress your guests with your pro kitchen skills.

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Marina Klein’s tribute to Mark Wainberg at IAS 2017: VIDEO + TEXT

by Jes Hovanes @ The CTN ≈ CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network

Mon Jul 31 11:48:38 PDT 2017

Read the full text of Dr. Klein’s speech below. Tribute to Mark Wainberg It’s with great sadness that I stand...

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Running Clinic

by GIS @ Gastrointestinal Society

Thu May 25 14:37:09 PDT 2017

Have you been diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis? Do you want to get into running but don’t want to train alone? Would you like a reason to get outside and become healthier and more physically active? If so, the Gastrointestinal Society’s brand-new running clinic for people with active Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis [...]

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How To Build The Perfect Charcuterie Board

by Zoe (Social Media Manager) @ Blog – Well.ca Blog

Mon Feb 12 07:00:43 PST 2018

MANDY KING | HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST | FOUNDER OF HEAL (HEALTHY EATING AND LIVING) The perfect charcuterie board has an unexplained power to wow any guests that you have over for dinner. Luckily, it’s also a surprisingly easy appetizer to throw together! There’s usually no cooking involved...

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From calf to calf, minerals help you get there

by greg @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Thu Feb 08 10:58:18 PST 2018

Minerals are an essential part of a nutritionally balanced diet for beef cows. Unfortunately they are also a part of the diet that is overlooked due to the small inclusion rate. Those small inclusions are necessary to keep a cow running efficiently, making her capable of producing healthy, lively calves. The economics Minerals, such as […] Read more

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Vanilla Ginger Orange Pumpkin Bars

by Maria Koutsogiannis @ Genuine Health

Thu Dec 21 12:54:56 PST 2017

Plant-based, creamy and easy to make, these Vanilla Ginger Orange Pumpkin Bars will be a hit with the whole family— […]

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Chef Confessions: What It’s Really Like To Be A Celebrity Personal Chef

by Lisa Hannam @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Wed Feb 07 11:18:57 PST 2018

Richard Ingraham is a popular chef – among celebrities. And he lets us know what it is really like to feed A-listers, pop stars and professional athletes.

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With corn feeding, success starts with the planter

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Mon Nov 07 12:56:11 PST 2016

Corn is a powerful and versatile feed that can carry your herd through winter if you do a few things properly to get the crop off to a good start, says Breeanna Kelln, DuPont Pioneer’s livestock information manager for Western Canada. While corn is still a relatively new crop in the West, interest in silage […] Read more

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Deep ocean minerals show post-exercise blood flow and anti-inflammation benefits

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Tue Jan 30 14:16:42 PST 2018

Supplements containing over 70 minerals and trace elements derived from the deep ocean may improve blood flow and hemoglobin levels in the brain after exercise, says a new study. The desalinated deep ocean minerals (DOM) used in the study were provided by Taiwanese company Pacific Deep Ocean Biotech. The more […]

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Do we need a French Revolution?

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Tue Feb 06 08:05:50 PST 2018

The question of who land belongs to continues to haunt discussions around the world. In my international travels it most certainly was common to discuss not only land ownership but land access. For Canadians, ownership appears to be a given but the reality of land accessibility and ownership is a conversation we need to have. […] Read more

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Cholesterol Conference Invitation: Vancouver CHFA WEST

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Tue Jan 23 13:38:36 PST 2018

Cholesterol Conference Invitation: Vancouver CHFA WEST BEAT CHOLESTEROL! FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2018 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM CHFA WEST – VANCOUVER Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Vancouver, BC 1055 Canada Pl Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3 Canada Speaker: Cyril Meyre ND.A.   HIGH CHOLESTEROL HAS RISEN TO EPIDEMIC PROPORTIONS. THE CONVENTIONAL […]

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Could a Gluten-Free Diet Improve Your Sex Life?

by Alyssa Ball @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Thu Feb 08 07:43:10 PST 2018

There's a link between undiagnosed celiac disease and low sexual satisfaction. Here's what you need to know about gluten and your sex life.

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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

by Renew Life @ Renew Life Canada

Tue Jul 05 17:41:27 PDT 2016

Cleansing: Just What The Doctor Ordered

Dr. Sara Celik shares simple strategies that she has used to transform the health of thousands of Canadians.

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Guest Blog: Dr. Nadine Kronfli on HCV treatment in Canadian prisons

by Jes Hovanes @ The CTN ≈ CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network

Mon Sep 25 22:30:37 PDT 2017

Persons in custody in Canadian prisons have a 25-fold higher rate of hepatitis C (HCV) infection than the general population....

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Good Digestive Health Begins with Probiotics

by Renew Life Team @ Renew Life Canada

Tue Sep 20 13:38:19 PDT 2016

All too often digestion can seem like an automatic process, but nowadays scientists are discovering that we need to have a different mindset. Specifically, we need to be mindful of the fact that a balanced gut is the foundation for optimal health—and one of the ways we can do that is by understanding the benefits Continue reading

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Guest Blog: My Experience Interning at the CTN, Part 1

by skwong @ The CTN ≈ CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network

Mon Aug 14 04:00:28 PDT 2017

Hi everyone! My name is Sonia, and I’m one of the Communications and Knowledge Translation Interns working with the CTN this summer.

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Natural Body Cleansing: What are the Benefits and Where to Begin?

by Renew Life Team @ Renew Life Canada

Tue Sep 13 07:40:12 PDT 2016

Each day we are confronted by harmful toxins in the air we breathe, the food and water we consume, and even in the products we use every day to make our lives more convenient. Over time, those toxins can build up in the body and impact our overall health. For this reason, many health experts Continue reading

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A new food and agriculture coworking space opens in Alberta

by Food in Canada @ Food In Canada

Tue Feb 06 12:17:04 PST 2018

The Food Central Cowork is Western Canada's first food and agriculture coworking space intentionally designed for innovators

Amazon Go Store Launched in Seattle – The Future of Shopping?

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Thu Jan 25 06:37:45 PST 2018

Amazon’s first checkout-free store Amazon Go opened in Seattle this week and retail watchers are predicting this may revolutionize retail shopping. In previous articles we noted that today’s consumers are seeking a more convenient, speedier shopping and checkout experience, and cutting out any line-up for an available cashier will shorten […]

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3 Fun and Flirty Cocktails for Galentine’s Day

by Andrea Karr @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Wed Feb 07 12:25:28 PST 2018

Forget date night! Blend up these pretty pink-and-red bevies with your girlfriends.

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How to Meal Prep like a Boss (and only cook twice per week!)

by Zoe (Social Media Manager) @ Blog – Well.ca Blog

Thu Feb 01 07:00:41 PST 2018

Mandy King | Holistic Nutritionist | Founder of HEAL (Healthy Eating and Living) When I was first diagnosed with Celiac disease (an autoimmune disease where you have to be strictly gluten free) nine years ago, gluten free takeout just wasn’t an option like it is now....

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Jessica Biel Opens Up About Teaching Her Toddler About Sex

by Andrea Karr @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Fri Feb 09 12:18:16 PST 2018

Actress and mom Jessica Biel promotes sex positivity in many ways — including the sex education of her own young son.

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Sweet tooth

by Grace Szucs @ OptiMYz Magazine – Your Health & Fitness

Thu Jan 18 07:07:39 PST 2018

Curb your cravings with this healthful smoothie.

Statins for everyone?

by Scott @ Science-Based Pharmacy

Sun Apr 10 05:19:55 PDT 2016

Preventing a disease, before it occurs, seems intuitively obvious. But when it comes to taking medicine to prevent a disease before it occurs, people tend to be much less comfortable. Not only are there the concerns about the “medicalization” of healthy people, there are good questions about benefits, risks (like side effects), and costs. Cardiovascular … Continue reading Statins for everyone?

Selena Gomez Says She’ll Never Be Able to Fix Her Mental Health

by Andrea Karr @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Thu Feb 08 13:47:34 PST 2018

The singer and actress spoke to Harper's Bazaar all about her struggles with anxiety and depression — and her outlook on mental health.

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Eat what you want

by Ali Ludovici @ OptiMYz Magazine – Your Health & Fitness

Wed Jan 24 07:11:41 PST 2018

Done right, following your cravings can lead to a healthier lifestyle.

Are there antibiotics and growth hormones in Canadian milk?

by @ [BCDairy] News or Article

Tue May 16 14:29:05 PDT 2017

No. 100% No. Canadian milk does not contain artificial growth hormones or antibiotics.

Maybe you’re hedging your bets and substituting alternative beverages on occasion. Well, you might be relieved to know that

• Canadian dairy farmers do not use growth hormones and

• They always ensure their milk is free of antibiotics.

While the administration of growth hormones (known as rBST or rBGH) is allowed in US dairy livestock, it is illegal in Canada and therefore not permitted for use with any dairy cows.

Antibiotics

As for antibiotics, BC has some of the highest standards for milk production in the world with zero tolerance for antibiotic residue in both organic and conventionally produced milk. Farmers continually monitor their cows’ health in order to ensure their well-being. Cows need to be healthy and content in order to produce optimal amounts of high quality milk. When cows are sick and require antibiotic treatment, the milk they produce is discarded for a regulated period of time to ensure the milk collected at the farm is free of antibiotic residue.  

Antibiotic Testing

Every, and we mean every, truckload of milk is tested before being unloaded at the processing plant. Milk samples are taken at every farm. If the sample contains antibiotics (because let’s face it no one is 100% perfect all the time), then the entire load is discarded and the farmer who contaminated the load is heavily penalized. 

So, what kind of growth hormones and antibiotics are in milk?

NONE. Canadian milk has no artificial growth hormones and antibiotics. It is also nutritious—and chock-full of vitamins and minerals.

Extensive quality checks and testing ensure that BC—and Canadian—consumers purchase high quality, safe and nutritious dairy products.  For more details about milk production standards, check out the brochure “The Importance of Quality Milk”.

 In Short, Canadian Milk is Pure. Have more questions about milk? Click on the links below for more info. 

Top 5 Facts about Canada's Dairy Industry

Does Pasteurization Destroy Nutrients in Milk

Where Can I Buy Raw Milk?

Why is Raw Milk Unsafe?

Cholesterol and our Health

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Tue Feb 06 09:08:04 PST 2018

Two-thirds of cholesterol comes from the liver Cholesterol plays a vital role in the functioning of the body, since it is found in every cell and is implicated in hormone production. Cholesterol is either synthesized in the body or absorbed from animal products consumed in one’s diet. About two-thirds of […]

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First EPDs for udder and teat conformation in the works

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Mon Feb 12 08:52:12 PST 2018

That first feeding of colostrum invariably charts the course for a calf’s future success and profitability. Knowing that the dam’s udder and teat structure is important to a successful first feeding Kajal Devani, is aiming to improve the genetic selection for improved mammary conformation in Canadian Angus cattle. Devani, who is the Canadian Angus Association’s […] Read more

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Fall Detoxification: Therapeutic Recommendations to Support and Maintain a Health Immune System

by Marija Pevac-Djukic @ Toronto Naturopathic Doctor

Mon Aug 05 13:38:58 PDT 2013

Teleconference Presented by Marija Pevac-Djukic MD(Europe) ND Wednesday, September 11, 2013 5 PM – 6:30 PM PST | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST **For practitioners only** An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.  While the emunctories…

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CCA Report: Speaking up for NAFTA

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Tue Feb 06 08:16:26 PST 2018

Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) leadership travelled to two major agriculture policy conventions in the United States in early January to promote common interests in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and urge progress on regulatory modernization to improve the flow of trade between the two countries. The advocacy efforts are part of an increasingly […] Read more

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Is a profit-first philosophy in retail pharmacy compromising working conditions and patient care?

by Scott @ Science-Based Pharmacy

Sun Apr 24 12:23:09 PDT 2016

The tension between the “business of pharmacy” and the professional responsibilities of pharmacists, as health care professionals, has always been present in retail (“community”) pharmacy practice.  For much of the past several decades, pharmacies have generally been owned by pharmacists, elevating pharmacy ethics and professional responsibilities to the level of the owner. But the era of … Continue reading Is a profit-first philosophy in retail pharmacy compromising working conditions and patient care?

The Best Gifts To Treat Yourself With This Valentine’s Day

by Alyssa Ball @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Mon Feb 12 08:57:15 PST 2018

Why not show yourself a little self-love this Valentine’s Day? From sweet teas to rose cream to a cozy blanket, you are sure to find your perfect gift!

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The potential of probiotics to promote greater livestock health

by greg @ Canadian CattlemenThe potential of probiotics to promote greater livestock health – Canadian Cattlemen

Wed Jul 22 10:37:12 PDT 2015

Last year Health Canada changed its regulations on antibiotics to prevent them being used as growth promoters in livestock. Drug makers like Bayer, Merck, and Novartis had already begun the change, removing labels on their products that advertised them as suitable for non-medicinal purposes. Antibiotics are still available to Canadian ranchers and feedlot operators but […] Read more

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Let’s Keep Talking

by @ [BCDairy] News or Article

Mon Jan 29 11:07:28 PST 2018

Tractors leaking oil, broken alley scrapers, and seized vacuum motors are easily diagnosed and will be fixed in due time—but what if it is the farmer that is feeling broken? Join us in the conversation around mental health in honour of Bell Let's Talk Day.

A farmer is not born, a farmer is built. As a jack of all trades, the farmer develops many skills: a fighter, a politician, a pastor, and a mechanic. They fight for their work, they dialogue with their neighbours, they pray for good harvests, and they tire to fix broken machinery.

Tractors leaking oil, broken alley scrapers, and seized vacuum motors are easily diagnosed and will be fixed in due time—but what if it is the farmer that is feeling broken?

The farm and mental health

In 2016, a study by the University of Guelph was conducted on more than 1100 agricultural producers across Canada. The results indicated that a staggering 35% of farmers met the definition for depression and nearly 60% felt high levels of anxiety. This is no wonder considering the array of possible pressures: changes in the weather, political upheaval, portrayal in the media, etc.

The stoic bravado of the farmer centres on the idea that one should be able to bear one’s own struggles. The philosophy of the occupation has long been “suck it up and move on”. The desire to achieve and the failure to reach goals could also lead to these depressive states. Success is often limited to factors beyond human control; so a farmer might overcorrect in order to repair, and in the end, find themselves burnt-out and depressed.

They might even hear the phrase, “You’re crying over spilled milk.”

Reaching out for help isn’t always a simple matter. This stigma can affect your brand: if you are not doing well, then it is assumed that your business is not doing well either.  The survey also indicated that 40% of respondents felt uncomfortable getting professional help because of what “people might think”.

If you do not know or are unsure of the signs or symptoms of depression, it can manifest in many ways including trouble concentrating and remembering details, fatigue, irritability, loss of interest in activities, and insomnia, as well as physical aches and pains.

Community and well-being

A farmer’s heavy workload combined with a small community and isolated work can be factors contributing to depression and anxiety. When you are alone, the stress of the day can continuously brew and accumulate pressure. Alone in the barn, you are your own boss:  you are accountable to you and only you.  The loneliness can be hard.

In Australia, a study was completed by 417 respondents who suffered depression, two-thirds of whom identified that they sought care from their friends as a social or emotional support. They often cited that they felt more comfortable investing in these relationships because they felt compassion and empathy. As a farmer, you become accustomed to being alone, but interacting with your neighbours and friends is more compatible with mental wellness.

Resolve

When machinery is broken, it takes money, parts, and time to fix. When a cow is sick, it takes medicine, time, and care to restore its health. Similarly, when the heavy cloud of mental illness sets in to you or others, there is a need to invest.

If you are a farmer, you can look to those around you. If you think that you are the only one struggling, think again. A Farm Stress Hotline in Saskatchewan reported in 2011, a total of 330 calls made to the hotline, a number just shy of one call per day. Just last year, the hotline peaked at 59 calls for the month of July. As neighbours we are all in the same boat, no matter the industry.  Shane Koyczan observes that “Silence left to its own devices breeds silence.”

Tommorow, January 31 is Bell “Let’s Talk Day”; if your friends and neighbours are not talking, start the conversation. The more open you are with your friends and neighbours, the more willing they will be to share with you.

There may also be time to talk, to be upset, or get some rest, because sometimes “spilled milk” is more than that: it’s your livelihood or your job, and why you wake up every day. It doesn’t matter what it is. You don’t need permission to be upset over spilled milk.

References

Zimmer, Becky. “An isolating illness: talking about mental health” (2017) Retrieved from: Western Producer. https://www.producer.com/2017/08/an-isolating-illness-talking-about-mental-health/

“Farmers Need, Want Mental Health Help: Survey” (2016) Retrieved from: University of Guelph. https://news.uoguelph.ca/2016/06/farmers-need-want-mental-health-help-survey/

Griffiths, Kathleen M., et al. “Seeking help for depression from family and friends: A qualitative analysis of perceived advantages and disadvantages” (2011) Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3271042/

“New operators to take Sask. farm crisis line 24/7” (2012) Retrieved from: AgCanada. https://www.agcanada.com/daily/new-operators-to-take-sask-farm-crisis-line-247

Modulating Stress

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Tue Jan 30 07:41:38 PST 2018

The Advantages of Choosing KSM-66® Ashwagandha In today’s action-packed, fast-paced society, stress is simply a fact of life. No matter who you are or what your day-to-day schedule entails, you’re sure to have feelings of stress over your personal life, career, and occurrences on the global stage. However, you’re not […]

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The 10-Second Abs Move That Can Flatten Your Belly

by Alyssa Ball @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Wed Feb 07 14:47:48 PST 2018

Warning: It’s harder than it looks!

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Cleansing: Just What The Doctor Ordered

by Renew Life @ Renew Life Canada

Fri Jun 03 12:57:25 PDT 2016

Dr. Sara Celik shares simple strategies that she has used to transform the health of thousands of Canadians.

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Milk Run BC 2018

by @ [BCDairy] News or Article

Thu Jan 11 14:43:18 PST 2018

Run, walk, wheel, or skate to promote school spirit, healthy lifestyles, and community involvement!

Milk Run is a 3 km run, walk, wheel, or skate promoting school spirit, healthy lifestyles, and community involvement. Schools are encouraged to use Milk Run as a fundraising opportunity for the school or a local charity. This year, Milk Run will be held Wednesday 25th April 2018.

Milk Run is organized by BC School Sports and supported by BC Dairy Association. BC Dairy Association supports Milk Run coordinators by providing a variety of prizes that are available at the time of asking (first come, first served). These items can be awarded to students and volunteers.

School registration will open on Thursday January 11 20167 until Wednesday 8th March 2018. Please use the online registration form to register your school for Milk Run 2018.

RTD Beverages: The Next Frontier For Apple Cider Vinegar

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Tue Jan 23 10:51:27 PST 2018

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been a pillar of natural health since time immemorial. Consumed for over 5000 years, ACV’s seemingly endless list of applications and health benefits have begotten it’s longstanding “cure-all” reputation. The age-old ferment is now positioned to enter a new frontier in the Canadian marketplace: the […]

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The Best Makeup To Wake-Up Your Tired Skin

by Alyssa Ball @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Wed Feb 07 11:14:18 PST 2018

When sleep isn't a priority, make makeup your first. Here are the products that will help you look rested, even on the most tired of days.

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SPLASH!® milk science update: February 2018

by Kimberly Yarris @ California Dairy Research Foundation

Fri Feb 09 12:28:13 PST 2018

SPLASH!® milk science update: February 2018 Issue This month’s issue features milk reducing the risk of hip fractures, milk cortisol’s influence on social behavior, vitamin K2 and bone health, and an alternative solution to the French Paradox. Share this Page

Orange Ginger Overnight Oats

by Kale and Krunches @ Genuine Health

Fri Jan 05 07:43:08 PST 2018

Overnight oats are so easy and delicious, they’re often called a breakfast “game changer.” You soak rolled oats in nut […]

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2017 Survey Report: Clostridium difficile Infection

by GIS @ Gastrointestinal Society

Wed Jan 17 10:09:47 PST 2018

The GI Society represents Canadians living with gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, including those who have experienced Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), and the devastating digestive symptoms that occur from this infection. We offer patient education on a wide array of GI conditions, in text and video formats, including a video on the development, symptoms, and treatments [...]

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Superfood Chocolate Orange Ginger Truffles

by Nutritionist In The Kitch @ Genuine Health

Thu Dec 21 12:56:51 PST 2017

On the outside these might look like your regular truffles, but on the inside they have a healthy hint of […]

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Winnipeg, Manitoba

by Renew Life @ Renew Life Canada

Wed Aug 31 07:46:56 PDT 2016

Cleansing: Just What The Doctor Ordered

Dr. Sara Celik shares simple strategies that she has used to transform the health of thousands of Canadians.

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Mintel Report Highlights Canada’s Conservative Spending Habits

by Joanne Somaiya @ Canadian Food Business

Fri Jun 16 06:00:23 PDT 2017

Mintel has released the finding of its annual poll of Canadian spending habits, and financial concerns and values

Exploring Public Trust in Food and Farming

by Joanne Somaiya @ Canadian Food Business

Mon Sep 11 08:30:24 PDT 2017

By: Cayley Humphreys CCFI Public Trust Summit From the farm and ranch right through to Canada’s largest food service companies, interest in public trust in the food system continues to grow. In efforts to satisfy consumers concerns, a unique mix of thought leaders of all ages across supply chains, governments, industries and academia will come …

4 Things You Need to Know About Calcium

by Alyssa Ball @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Fri Feb 09 11:51:08 PST 2018

Think drinking a glass of milk is the only way to add more calcium to your diet? Think again!

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Decadent Orange Brownies

by Well and Tight @ Genuine Health

Wed Feb 07 09:09:40 PST 2018

No one can turn down a good brownie, especially when they’re full of whole foods that nourish your whole body! […]

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Milligan BioFuels shuttered

by admin @ The Western ProducerThe Western Producer

Thu Feb 08 14:19:06 PST 2018

Milligan BioFuels has entered receivership. The company from Foam Lake, Sask., was well known in Western Canada for its ability to take oilseeds that were mostly destined for farm pits and turn them into useful products. The company that is managing Milligan’s finances has suggested that it will be entertaining offers to sell it as […] Read more

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U.K. can now ship manufacturing beef to Canada

by Food in Canada @ Food In Canada

Fri Feb 09 09:40:53 PST 2018

The U.K. says shipping manufacturing beef from the U.K. to Canada creates opportunities for farmers at home

Orange-Ginger Chocolate Bark

by The Planted One @ Genuine Health

Wed Dec 20 09:48:03 PST 2017

Looking for the perfect festive treat for your next event? This Orange-Ginger Chocolate Bark will not only catch people’s eyes, […]

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Palmer alum headed to 2018 Winter Games as Canadian Olympic-team chiropractor

by Chiropractic Economics @ Chiropractic Economics

Thu Feb 08 07:05:12 PST 2018

Mike Caione, DC, West 2012, was recently appointed as one of the chiropractors to provide care for members of the Canadian team at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, Feb. 9-25. Caione maintains his practice at Back and Body Health in Calgary. He was nominated for consideration as a member of the Canadian medical team based on the care that he’s provided the past two years as chiropractor for the Canadian men’s curling team (which won the World Men’s Championship in 2016).

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New pilot trials spark community interest

by Jes Hovanes @ The CTN ≈ CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network

Wed Jun 21 15:06:36 PDT 2017

It’s no secret that many people living with HIV (PLWH) both use and claim therapeutic effects from cannabis and cannabis-containing...

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Grass lures beef production to Northern Ontario

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Mon Feb 05 12:41:02 PST 2018

Ontario cattlemen and the province have begun several programs to encourage more farmers to start raising beef in northern Ontario — where it is colder and the land is more suited to bush and cattle than corn and soybeans. Interest from producers considering a move north has been gaining momentum, and in mid-August 2017, the […] Read more

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Towards more effective supplement regulation in Canada

by Scott @ Science-Based Pharmacy

Sun Sep 25 18:42:25 PDT 2016

I suppose I owe Health Canada some thanks. It was Health Canada’s lackadaisical  regulation of dietary supplements and natural health products that turned me from a “shruggie” pharmacist into one that started advocating, publicly, for putting consumers’ interests ahead of those of supplement manufacturers. While health regulations are seemingly created to protect consumers, Health Canada … Continue reading Towards more effective supplement regulation in Canada

Cholesterol and our Health

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Tue Jan 30 14:23:20 PST 2018

Know the Facts Cholesterol plays a vital role in the functioning of the body, since it is found in every cell and is implicated in hormone production. Cholesterol is either synthesized in the body or absorbed from animal products consumed in one’s diet. About two-thirds of cholesterol comes from the […]

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The big gamble

by admin @ The Western ProducerThe Western Producer

Thu Feb 08 14:24:33 PST 2018

A lot of prairie farmers take a chance every year that the weather will be kind to them. Larry Weber, analyst with Weber Commodities, compared the number of insured acres in 2017 with Statistics Canada’s official estimate of crop size and found a big gap. Western Canada’s canola growers insured 18.5 million acres of the […] Read more

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9 Vitamins and Herbs That Can Boost Your Sex Drive

by Alyssa Ball @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Mon Feb 12 14:14:32 PST 2018

Could the answer to heating things up in the bedroom be in the vitamin aisle? Here's what experts suggest to help you boost your passion.

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Avoid recycled paradigms when it comes to soil

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Thu Feb 19 10:32:36 PST 2015

How do plants grow? This might seem like a pretty simple and harmless question, but Jean Baptista Van Helmont was curious about this so he did a pretty basic experiment to find out. The downside to his experiment was that he was arrested for it! Here is what he did in his own words: “I […] Read more

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Beat Cholesterol

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Tue Jan 30 13:14:15 PST 2018

Cholesterol is a complex issue.  Managing high cholesterol is not solely about lowering your cholesterol level. Contrary to popular belief, lowering cholesterol cannot simply be boiled down to lowering levels of LDL, because it is a complex issue with many factors at play. In order to achieve successful, sustained and […]

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How To Wear Red Eyeshadow Like A Boss

by Lisa Hannam @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Wed Feb 07 11:22:19 PST 2018

Red eyeshadow isn’t as scary of a shadow colour as you might think. It’s gorgeous, actually –especially if you apply it wear it this way.

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Why do we need PrEP Guidelines? Ask an expert. VIDEO

by Jes Hovanes @ The CTN ≈ CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network

Fri Dec 01 11:30:54 PST 2017

Despite efforts to reduce new incidences of HIV like condom campaigns, needle exchanges, and treatment as prevention, the actual number...

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Sudbury, Ontario

by Renew Life @ Renew Life Canada

Tue Jun 07 14:00:17 PDT 2016

Cleansing: Just What The Doctor Ordered

Dr. Sara Celik shares simple strategies that she has used to transform the health of thousands of Canadians.

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Price insurance for feeder cattle

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Wed Feb 07 12:29:21 PST 2018

I’ve received inquiries from cow/calf producers and backgrounders regarding the purchase of price insurance for feeder cattle. In early November the March futures made contract highs but since then have trended lower. At the same time, ther cash continues to trade near 52-week highs. It appears the Canadian feeder market has divorced from the feeder […] Read more

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Wellmune May Help Protect Against Intestinal Barrier Function: Study

by WholeFoods Magazine Staff @ Whole Foods Magazine

Thu Feb 08 19:31:57 PST 2018

Beloit, WI – A natural immune health ingredient available in food, beverages and supplements may help protect against intestinal barrier function in adults when faced with stress. A newly published pre-clinical study with human donors led by researchers at the University of Örebro in Sweden and published in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, an Oxford academic journal, demonstrated […]

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The CoQ10 Connection

by WholeFoods Magazine Staff @ Whole Foods Magazine

Tue Feb 06 12:10:20 PST 2018

Sponsored by the CoQ10 Association, “The CoQ10 Connection: The Secret Nutrient for Optimal Health” written by Stephen Sinatra MD, FACC, aims to reinforce our awareness and update us about the many benefits of one of the most popular and important dietary supplements on the market. Click on the image below to access the ebook.

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Eating This One Surprising Food Could Finally Cure Your Cough

by Alyssa Ball @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Wed Feb 07 11:23:35 PST 2018

Got a chronic cough that just won’t go away? Forget honey and lemon. Here’s one natural cough remedy that even your three-year-old can get behind.

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Community Engagement Resource available online

by Pattie Shang @ The CTN ≈ CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network

Mon Jul 10 11:47:54 PDT 2017

The Resource includes sections about when to begin to include community, who to engage in the process, and how to develop roles and compensate team members.

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Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

by Renew Life @ Renew Life Canada

Tue Oct 18 13:45:47 PDT 2016

Cleansing: Just What The Doctor Ordered

Dr. Sara Celik shares simple strategies that she has used to transform the health of thousands of Canadians.

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Mars, Venus and the Microbiome

by Genuine Health @ Genuine Health

Tue Jan 16 13:50:08 PST 2018

Genuine Health recognizes and supports that gender identity is not limited to the man/woman binary: in this particular instance, we […]

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Your Top 5 Health Questions Answered by a Naturopath

by Zoe (Social Media Manager) @ Blog – Well.ca Blog

Sat Feb 03 07:00:37 PST 2018

Dr. Laura Belus, ND  Want to improve your health but don’t know what vitamin or supplement you need to be taking for maximum results? The best way to get started is with the basics, which is exactly why I put them all together in the...

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Health Canada wants to see front-of-package symbols

by Food in Canada @ Food In Canada

Mon Feb 12 11:49:05 PST 2018

In an effort to help Canadians make healthier food choices, Health Canada has launched consultations with consumers and industry on creating a new front-of-package symbol

Support Your Skin from Within

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Fri Feb 02 10:41:22 PST 2018

Many lived with various skin conditions for years until Herpanacine was formulated. Herpanacine Skin Support is the brainchild of Dr. Wayne Diamond, who researched and developed this incredible healing formula to prevent the discomfort and difficulty that was caused by the skin conditions his patients were plagued with. Many lived […]

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3 Easy Ways to Get Beautiful, Lustrous Hair

by Andrea Karr @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Thu Feb 08 10:50:20 PST 2018

These simple switches to your diet and routine could hold the key to your best hair ever!

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Recommended by Experts: Diamond Herpanacine

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Tue Feb 06 08:21:51 PST 2018

Through the past 27 years, millions of people have seen clear, healthy, outbreak-free skin and a strong immune system—naturally Diamond Herpanacine of Pennsylvania, USA, is now celebrating its 27th year in business and originally became a reality to share the incredible benefits and results of the natural formula Herpanacine Skin […]

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Dara Howell Opens Up About Her Fear Of Failure, And How She Keeps Skiing #LikeAGirl

by Alyssa Ball @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Mon Feb 12 14:26:56 PST 2018

Olympic skier Dara Howell may have won gold at Sochi 2014, but the pressure of being at the forefront of her sport took her on a journey she’ll never forget.

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Call for Nominations: Community Advisory Committee (CAC) 2018

by Pattie Shang @ The CTN ≈ CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network

Thu Nov 16 16:12:36 PST 2017

The CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network (CTN/Network) is an innovative partnership funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to...

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Keep a sharp eye on cow fertility

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Fri Feb 09 10:38:04 PST 2018

There are several factors that play a role in cow fertility and some of them are interrelated. Whether or not a heifer will breed quickly (reaching puberty at a young age) or a cow will breed back in a timely fashion after calving and become pregnant will depend on a combination of genetics, nutrition, health, […] Read more

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Three Steps to Optimal Liver Health

by Dr. Sara Celik @ Renew Life Canada

Tue Sep 20 07:16:45 PDT 2016

If you’re like me, you do your best to take care of your health. You eat well, drink adequate water, and exercise regularly. For the most part, life is pretty good. But a part of you feels it could be better. Perhaps you want to jump out of bed in the morning before your alarm Continue reading

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NAFTA notes and a warning

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Thu Jan 18 11:42:35 PST 2018

[UPDATED: Jan. 23, 2018 with ‘COMMENT’ at bottom] January 2018. The global economy is improving. The U.S. economy, drawing on Trump optimism, anticipated tax reform and more competitive American businesses seeing some profits, which should benefit Canadian businesses. U.S. beef demand is holding up decently in the face of increased supply. The 800-pound gorilla in […] Read more

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$1.1M invested into Saskatoon Industry-Education Council to teach digital skills

by Thomas Piller @

Tue Feb 13 06:43:37 PST 2018

The Canadian government is investing over $1.1 million to provide Saskatoon students with the chance to develop their coding and digital skills.

Understanding Stress Inside and Out

by Andrea Karr @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Thu Feb 08 08:15:59 PST 2018

It's possible to minimize the impact of stress with these key tools.

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These Are The 10 Most Trusted Brands We Always Have In Our Gym Bags

by Lisa Hannam @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Wed Feb 07 11:11:35 PST 2018

What's in our gym bag? Oh, you know, just Canada's most trusted brands. It's true! Canadians voted that these are the best!

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Study finds no firm glyphosate-cancer link

by robert @ The Western ProducerThe Western Producer

Thu Nov 09 10:02:08 PST 2017

A long-term study of pesticide applicators in the United States has found that glyphosate exposure is not associated with cancer. The Agricultural Health Study, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, looked at the cancer incidence in 54,251 farmers and ag workers in Iowa and North Carolina. Of that group, 44,932 had used […] Read more

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Are you a Kindergarten/Grade 1 teacher in Vancouver or Surrey interested in healthy eating?

by @ [BCDairy] News or Article

Thu Aug 10 09:15:44 PDT 2017

If you teach in Vancouver or Surrey, you have the opportunity to take part in an exciting study! Researchers at UBC are studying the impact of the Food Explorers program on children’s willingness to try new foods.

Are you a Kindergarten/Grade 1 teacher interested in healthy eating? We have an exciting study to share with you. Researchers at the University of British Columbia are studying the impact of the Food Explorers program on children’s willingness to try new foods. If you take part in the study, you will receive a $100 mini food grant to teach the program, with no need to apply for a grant. 

What's required from the teacher

• Be willing to start the Food Explorers program in the Fall 2017 (shortly after receiving the mini food grant
• Complete online questionnaires at the beginning (Fall 2017) and end (Spring 2018) of the Food Explorers program on your experience teaching the program
• Help us send and collect consent forms and questionnaires for parents to complete at the beginning and end of the program
• Help coordinate two in-school assessments of diet in children in your class (~1 hour each time). Assessments will be conducted by researchers with minimal disruption to classroom activities.

To participate or for more information, please contact the research team at 604-822-1397 or email Gaya Murthy at food.explorers@ubc.ca

If you have taught the program in the past and choose not to in the 2017-2018 school year, you could participate as a control group. Control group teachers will receive $100 to be used for classroom resources.

Calf health closely tied to cow nutrition

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Fri Feb 02 12:34:04 PST 2018

Many cows came home in 2017 from pastures parched by drought for much of the grazing season. Without proper supplementation of brood cows through the rest of their gestation, vitamin and mineral deficiencies will show up as health issues next spring with economic consequences that often persist for several more. It is well established that […] Read more

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AAFC approves 500 dairy producers for funding

by Food in Canada @ Food In Canada

Thu Feb 08 08:29:29 PST 2018

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has approved funding for 500 dairy producers in Canada through the Dairy Farm Investment Program

Thunder Bay, Ontario

by Renew Life @ Renew Life Canada

Wed Aug 31 08:18:05 PDT 2016

Cleansing: Just What The Doctor Ordered

Dr. Sara Celik shares simple strategies that she has used to transform the health of thousands of Canadians.

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Calf health closely tied to cow nutrition

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Fri Feb 02 12:34:04 PST 2018

Many cows came home in 2017 from pastures parched by drought for much of the grazing season. Without proper supplementation of brood cows through the rest of their gestation, vitamin and mineral deficiencies will show up as health issues next spring with economic consequences that often persist for several more. It is well established that […] Read more

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Listen: Food and Chemical Hypersensitivities

by Steve Lankford, host of HealthQuestPodcast.com @ Whole Foods Magazine

Thu Feb 08 09:28:19 PST 2018

Click to Hear Podcast   How to discover over 500 hidden or delayed allergies. One of the biggest and sometimes most mysterious health issue is caused by unknown food and chemical hypersensitivity. We live in an environment that is filled with chemical compounds that never existed until the 20th century. This includes industrial chemicals, pharmaceutical drugs, […]

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Large mustard estimate tough on bids

by admin @ The Western ProducerThe Western Producer

Thu Feb 08 14:16:59 PST 2018

There is a huge discrepancy in mustard acre projections for the 2018-19 crop year. Agriculture Canada believes the upcoming crop will be a similar size to last year’s crop at 371,000 acres. Chuck Penner, analyst with LeftField Commodity Research, recently told a CropSphere audience that he expects 500,000 to 550,000 acres. It doesn’t sound like […] Read more

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Setting the table for a homegrown value-added food sector

by Joanne Somaiya @ Canadian Food Business

Tue Feb 06 09:56:41 PST 2018

As foreign food processors pull out of Canada, taking jobs with them, it’s essential to the economy that we fill the gap By Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Fellow, Atlantic Institute for Market Studies The bloodbath in foreign-owned, large-scale food manufacturing in Canada continues. Canadian value-added food producers need to fill the gap. In the past few …

CTN at IAS 2017

by skwong @ The CTN ≈ CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network

Wed Jun 28 09:21:47 PDT 2017

CTN at IAS 2017 The International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science features the latest HIV science, including basic, clinical,...

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Ticks join new world order in infectious disease

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Tue Oct 03 11:50:15 PDT 2017

By scientific estimate, ticks have been around for 100 million years. They represent the most famous blood-sucking arachnids, (eight-legged organisms). The world is now in unchartered territory when it comes to infectious diseases. Over the past century, the number of new infectious diseases cropping up each year has nearly quadrupled. The number of outbreaks per […] Read more

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Skin Savers: The Most Effective Skin Treatments

by Lisa Hannam @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Wed Feb 07 12:55:01 PST 2018

Skin care is always evolving, but find out if the latest beauty launch is worth your hard-earned money. Read our reviews as we test out the newest products.

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Meet BC Dairy Farmers: The Gourlay Family

by @ [BCDairy] News or Article

Thu Jun 22 09:10:46 PDT 2017

Meet Raymond Gourlay and his family, located in Parksville, BC. Raymond and his family are local dairy farmers and cheese-makers dedicated to producing high quality dairy products.

How old were you when you knew you wanted to be a dairy farmer?

Choosing this path was quite a process for me  - as a kid I was pretty sure I didn’t want to farm. I went to university to study Christian Ministry but while I was there I worked on a dairy farm and started reconnecting with the industry. In my early 20s I began realizing my passion for agriculture, the local food industry and all the values of living on a farm, working in a family business, etc. My young family and I recently moved back onto the family farm and it’s a dream come true!

What do you love most about being a dairy farmer? Why?

Especially now that I have a son of my own, it doesn’t get any better than working on a family farm and being nearby for him all day. I love contributing to an industry I really believe in and working with family and a great team of employees. In our business, Little Qualicum Cheeseworks, we have the privilege of not only producing milk but turning it into cheese. Having so many different aspects to our operation definitely keeps the work exciting. Artisan cheese is really something that brings people together – our customers buy it for special occasions and to share with loved ones. I count it a privilege to create a product that not only sustains people but fosters those kinds of social connections.

What is the biggest challenge in dairy farming today?

The challenge that comes to mind immediately is the general public’s increased concern and the level of scrutiny applied to the dairy industry today. We feel it acutely as a farm that is open to the public, for free, on a daily basis. People want to know where their food comes from and how it is produced. That challenge is also our biggest opportunity though – we go to great lengths to create a farm that is a welcoming atmosphere to the public and is a genuine and transparent demonstration of modern dairy practices. We’re proud of our farm and our industry and thankful for the ongoing opportunity to show it off.

What’s one thing you wish you could tell consumers about dairy farming?

Happy cows make great milk. For all kinds of reasons, dairy farmers are always looking for ways to make their cows healthier, happier, and to reduce stress in the whole herd. We take animal welfare and milk quality seriously. We believe in our product and our industry and we’re proud of its contribution to our country as a whole.

How many hired staff do you have (part/full time)?

Given that we have a complex cheese-making operation and a tourism destination we have about 15 year-round staff with an additional 8 during the high season.

What family members are involved with your operation, and what are their responsibilities?

My grandparents are great brand advocates in grocery stores and at farmers markets; my Dad is our general manager; my Mom is our cheese plant manager (and president); my brother John is a herdsman, and brother Kevin is in university but working hard on the farm all summer; my wife just graduated from university and goes to markets periodically; and I work in cheese-making, marketing, and sales. It’s a family affair!

What is your primary breed? If it is other than Holstein, why did you choose this breed?

Most of our cows are Holstein but we’ve cross-bred to breeds like Brown Swiss, Guernsey, and Canadienne over the years, so there’s quite a bit of colour in our herd. I’d say there was a grand strategy but the cross-breeding is mostly just for fun!

Are you primarily dairy focused? Do you have any other animals, or are you involved in any other type of agriculture?

We first and foremost are a dairy farm, but my Mom has a thing for horses and our visitors love to see other animals so we keep a collection of animals like miniature donkeys, sheep, goats, rabbits, guinea hens, and more… all “lawn ornaments” as we call them!

What’s your favourite dairy product?

It’s got to be cheese. I always gravitate to the firm alpine-style cheeses made with raw milk – the kinds that have that thick rind and strong smell. We make two Swiss inspired cheeses: Raclette and Rathtrevor (Gruyere) and I could pretty much stick with them for life. I’m also crazy about this super rare Central-Asian beverage called Ayran; it’s a thin yogurt drink but instead of being sweetened it’s flavoured with salt. It sounds odd to our palette but it’s the most refreshing drink I’ve tasted!

Are your kids interested in continuing the family business? If not, what do they “want to be when they grow up”?

We’re at that point now where we’re the kids! We’re excited to continue taking on more responsibility on our farm and ultimately, continue to grow it into a business and a lifestyle that is attractive to our own kids when they grow up. 

True or False: Should Adults Drink Milk?

by @ [BCDairy] News or Article

Tue May 16 13:10:39 PDT 2017

We’ve all heard the milk myth that adults shouldn’t be drinking milk and wondered, is drinking milk in adulthood actually good for you?

Let us help YOU answer these questions.  

History of Milk

It is estimated that humans have consumed dairy products from cows, sheep and goats for at least 10,000 years. 

Archaeological evidence from as far back as the Neolithic revolution (8000 BCE), points to the use of milk in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Humans are a successful species because we’ve learned how to use, create and invent from what we find around us. We still use milk to this day because it has proved to be positive for both our nutrition and our longevity. It’s interesting—and somewhat remarkable—that scientists have already discovered four separate instances of human’s genetic evolution to digest milk.

 Science of Milk 

The rapid rise of these genes attests to the value milk brings to the people who drink it, or in the words of geneticists, “strong selective pressure”. It’s a dominant gene, and the ability to digest lactose continues to spread with globalization. If you are able to drink milk—and most of us are—the truth about milk is that drinking it provides a big advantage. And it’s healthy.  

Not only is milk loaded with nutrients from protein to vitamins and minerals, but exciting new research continues to point to its many health benefits. 

• Drinking milk is associated with reducing risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease

• Heated milk can play a role as a prebiotic to feed healthy gut bacteria to help reduce the risk for chronic diseases. 

 So to answer your question, should adults drink milk? YES. 

Drinking milk made sense 10,000 years ago and it still makes sense today. 

Have more questions about milk? Click on the links below for more info. 

Is Cows Milk Really Only for Calves?

Lactose Introlerance Summary

What is the Different Between Lactose Maldigestion and Milk Allergy

Can Lactose Maldigesters Eventually Adapt to Enjoy Milk or Dairy Foods?

In the Big Inning (Beginning)

by admin @ Healthy Horses

Wed Jun 01 21:51:11 PDT 2016

It’s hard to find a place to start, but regardless, whether by hook-or-by-crook, or any other fancy cliches, we’ll start with baseball. I am the man, so this is where I’ll start. You’ve got your players- offense and defense, your field of green (similar to where horses hang-out) and an infield of dirt/shale/gravel (also where Read More ...

Should you try a “natural alternative” before medication?

by Scott @ Science-Based Pharmacy

Sun Jul 17 07:22:34 PDT 2016

The idea of taking medication can be frightening. And as consumers and patients that want to make our own informed health decisions, it’s understandable and even appropriate to question our physicians when they recommend drug treatments. We need to understand the rationale for any medication that’s recommended or prescribed, the benefits of therapy, the side … Continue reading Should you try a “natural alternative” before medication?

Construction continues on G3 grain network

by Robin Booker @ The Western ProducerThe Western Producer

Fri Feb 09 12:52:22 PST 2018

G3’s dream of building a coast-to-coast grain-handling network in Canada is moving closer to reality, with key elements under construction and additional facilities likely to be announced in the future. Brett Malkoske, G3’s vice-president of business development and communications, said construction of G3’s new high-throughput export terminal in North Vancouver is ahead of schedule with […] Read more

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Becel Gets Trendy with New Avocado-Based Product

by Joanne Somaiya @ Canadian Food Business

Thu Dec 14 12:34:36 PST 2017

By Kelly Townsend Avocado, anyone? Like it or not, the green fruit has dominated as a major food trend the last few years, to the point where avocado toast has became the unexpected mascot of healthy eating everywhere. Recognizing an opportunity, Unilever developed an avocado oil product for its major margarine brand, Becel. “It’s important for …

CCA Report: Speaking up for NAFTA

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Tue Feb 06 08:16:26 PST 2018

Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) leadership travelled to two major agriculture policy conventions in the United States in early January to promote common interests in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and urge progress on regulatory modernization to improve the flow of trade between the two countries. The advocacy efforts are part of an increasingly […] Read more

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The Rise and Fall of National Food Brands – commentary

by Food in Canada @ Food In Canada

Wed Jan 31 05:14:49 PST 2018

Dr. Oetker in Grand Falls and Campbell’s in Toronto: two closures, almost 600 jobs. The bloodbath in food manufacturing in Canada continues. But despite appearances, the future in food processing has never looked brighter

A Family Company That Cares

by ihr @ IHR – Integrated Health Resources Magazine

Tue Feb 06 08:01:20 PST 2018

Being a family company, their adult children work in different capacities of the business Twenty-seven years ago, Dr. Wayne Diamond, a Philadelphia Naturopathic Physician and Psychotherapist in full-time private practice, completed the research and development of a revolutionary formula to combat skin conditions and keep his patients healthy from head […]

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Health Canada tightens antibiotic use

by admin @ The Western ProducerHealth Canada tightens antibiotic use – The Western Producer

Thu Apr 17 12:54:59 PDT 2014

Health Canada plans to phase out the use of antibiotics for growth promotion in livestock. In a notice issued April 10, the federal department said the move is designed to minimize development of antimicrobial resistance. In collaboration with the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI), Health Canada said it will implement two key measures: removal of […] Read more

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Canadian Guidelines on PrEP and nPEP Published

by Jes Hovanes @ The CTN ≈ CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network

Wed Jan 31 13:34:55 PST 2018

After nearly two years of work and consultation, the first Canadian Guidelines on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis...

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Stopping Bread from Turning Stale

by Joanne Somaiya @ Canadian Food Business

Thu Dec 14 12:03:31 PST 2017

Bread consumption has steadily declined in Canada over the last decade but growing diversity in the bread aisle is encouraging younger consumers to stay in the category By Chris Brockman Canadians are unequivocally eating less bread. According to Mintel, based on data from Statistics Canada and the Economist Intelligence Unit, per capita consumption of bread has …

New ‘Food and Farm’ champion, Cattlemen hires new field editor

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Mon Feb 12 08:27:12 PST 2018

Piper Whelan of Airdrie, Alta., is the new field editor for Canadian Cattlemen. Raised on a purebred Maine-Anjou ranch at Irricana, Whelan studied English and history at the University of Alberta and journalism at the University of King’s Col­­lege. She previously worked in publishing and as a registry assistant for the Canadian Charolais Association, and […] Read more

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Scotiabank Charity Challenge

by GIS @ Gastrointestinal Society

Thu Apr 13 12:11:27 PDT 2017

The Gastrointestinal Society is thrilled to announce that it will be participating in the 2017 Scotiabank Charity Challenge! The Vancouver races will be happening on June 25, 2017, and the GI Society needs YOUR help to raise funds and awareness for those living with gastrointestinal and liver conditions across Canada. Runners can participate in either [...]

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History: Honouring a Farmer-Poet

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Thu Feb 08 10:44:33 PST 2018

Honouring a Farmer-Poet By Kerry Wood, Red Deer, Alta. Four hundred farmers and their families met on Labor Day to stage one of the most unique ceremonies ever held in Western Canada, when the pioneer Icelandic community of Markerville in Central Alberta unveiled a monument honoring the famous farmer-poet, Stephan G. Stephansson. Dominion, provincial, and […] Read more

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Probiotics and Gastrointestinal Health

by Marija Pevac-Djukic @ Toronto Naturopathic Doctor

Fri Jan 15 07:04:49 PST 2010

Co-Authored by: Sue Plummer, PhD Iveta Garaiova, PhD Marija Pevac-Djukic, MD(Serbia), ND(Canada) Published in The Naturopathic Doctor News and Review   For centuries living microorganisms, particularly lactic acid bacteria (producers of lactic acid from sugar), have been used in food…

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Orange Ginger Prebiotic Breakfast Jars

by ashleysauve @ Genuine Health

Thu Dec 21 12:55:36 PST 2017

These make-ahead breakfast jars are the perfect recipe to add to your meal prep list for those busy mornings. Fibre-rich […]

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11 Cooking Mistakes That Can Make Your Food Toxic

by Andrea Karr @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Thu Feb 08 12:05:15 PST 2018

Some of the biggest health risks are hiding in plain sight—in your own kitchen. Here are the cooking habits to change before you make dinner tonight.

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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Antioxidants?

by Alyssa Ball @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Thu Feb 08 08:13:56 PST 2018

A diet packed with antioxidants can help you fend off disease. Take this quiz to find out how much you know about antioxidants and get the facts about how they keep you healthy.

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You Already Walk 10,000 Steps A Day, Now What?!

by Lisa Hannam @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Wed Feb 07 11:20:47 PST 2018

Congratulations! You're walking 10,000 steps a day. What do you now? A celebrity trainer has some next-level goals for you.

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Why use powders over capsules?

by @ Custom Probiotics Canada: Latest News

Wed Dec 31 11:00:00 PST 2014

Powders allow you to vary your dosage very easily. You can take as little or much as you personally require this way. For example, some of our clients use a baby scoop of powder a day which is about 30 – 40 billion CFU. Others take up to 4 adult scoops a day, that’s about 1.2 Trillion CFU a day! That would be about 15 capsules!

So if you want to take a high amount of CFU, we would suggest trying the powders. They also cost less per CFU compared to the capsules.

Below is one of our popular powders we recommend starting with.

http://www.customprobiotics.ca/six-strain-probioti...

Belize: The Best Caribbean Hotspots for Active Travel

by Lisa Hannam @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Wed Feb 07 11:19:03 PST 2018

Stay active and indulge in the balmy weather of Belize with these scenic hikes, snorkeling adventures and tours—plus, your best hotel and tasty treat.

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GI Society Receives the BCAB Humanitarian Award

by GIS @ Gastrointestinal Society

Mon Jun 26 09:00:07 PDT 2017

British Columbians will soon be invited to get good advice about their gut at Badgut.org, thanks to a generous airtime donation by the province’s broadcasters. The British Columbia Association of Broadcasters (BCAB) announced its members have chosen the GI (Gastrointestinal) Society and its associated registered charity, the Canadian Society of Intestinal Research, as this year’s [...]

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How much probiotics should I take?

by @ Custom Probiotics Canada: Latest News

Sat Jan 10 11:00:00 PST 2015

It depends. Everyones microflora is unique like a fingerprint. You have to try and see for yourself. We have clients that take 40 billion CFU a day, all the way up to a trillion! 

If you have a flora imbalance, start off slow and work your way up to an amount you are comfortable with. If your completely healthy, we recommend taking at least 60 billion CFU a day.

Do cattle feel pain the same way we do?

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Mon Apr 03 13:05:49 PDT 2017

A number of times over the years I have been asked the question “do cattle feel pain the same way we do?” To answer the question, it’s important to understand a little bit about pain physiology. When a pain stimulus is administered to an animal (for example, you pinch the claw on the hind leg […] Read more

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Sault Ste Marie, Ontario

by Renew Life @ Renew Life Canada

Tue Jun 07 14:13:38 PDT 2016

Cleansing: Just What The Doctor Ordered

Dr. Sara Celik shares simple strategies that she has used to transform the health of thousands of Canadians.

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15 Signs Your Body Is Aging Faster Than You Are

by Andrea Karr @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Fri Feb 09 13:26:17 PST 2018

Have you stopped eating pickles because you can't get the jar open? Are your pants tight in the waist but loose on your legs? We've got news for you...

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For Beauty from the Inside Out, Try Silica

by Andrea Karr @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Thu Feb 08 10:59:33 PST 2018

Your inner health is reflected in the condition of your hair, skin and nails.

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What can go wrong with swath grazing?

by undefined @ Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen

Tue Jan 02 13:09:21 PST 2018

I am a big fan of speakers at conferences that tell you about all the stuff that went wrong. I would rather learn from someone else’s mistakes than my own. I already have far too many “learning experience’s” here at Greener Pastures Ranching. Too many of the speakers explain how easy and trouble-free their particular […] Read more

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My Joyous Self-Care Routine

by Joy McCarthy @ Genuine Health

Fri Jan 26 09:03:39 PST 2018

My self-care routine has definitely evolved over the years. When I was in my 20’s it was all about fitness […]

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5 Ways to Make Resolutions That Actually Stick

by Dr. Katherine Kremblewski ND @ Genuine Health

Wed Dec 27 01:00:16 PST 2017

“I’ll start tomorrow.” Sound familiar? Whether you’re talking about a new year’s resolution, a new workout routine, a new diet […]

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Guest Blog: CTN Postdoc Dr. Malika Sharma

by Sean Sinden @ The CTN ≈ CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network

Tue Aug 29 03:00:55 PDT 2017

CTN Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Malika Sharma writes about the current state of PrEP in Canada and how CTN 303 looks to change the way these HIV prevention drugs are delivered.

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Connectivity and Digitalization in Food Production

by Joanne Somaiya @ Canadian Food Business

Thu Dec 14 12:23:15 PST 2017

How Canadian food manufacturers will benefit from digitalization By Markus Brettschneider From automotive and aerospace, many industries have been using digitalization technologies, such as automation and robotics, for many years. This goes hand in hand with the idea of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), where connectivity of devices opens up new possibilities to improve production. …

Evidence that Probiotics can Improve Cholesterol Levels

by mes @ California Dairy Research Foundation

Wed Feb 07 08:32:46 PST 2018

Probiotics have been studied as a means of improving serum lipid patterns. If effective, probiotics could be a tool for dietary modification to promote heart health. It turns out that the gut, and the microbes it contains, plays an important … Continue reading →