The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has conducted the world’s largest study that examines the prevalence and progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in diabetic patients, in order to determine whether screening should be recommended. Among the 1,918 diabetic patients participating in the study, 73% were found to have fatty liver and nearly 1 out of 5 has…
Canada performs well in the areas of food safety, food security and healthy foods and diets but shows a weaker performance in the areas of industry prosperity and environmental sustainability, according to preliminary results from The Conference Board of Canada’s Canadian Food Observatory’s first annual report card on food. Released today at the Food & Drink Summit 2015 in Toronto, the report assesses Canada’s…
The OncoPanel and Myeloid Panel are clinical tests that can detect multiple different mutations in several genes simultaneously associated with solid or blood-based cancers, respectively. These are the first gene panels to be available province-wide and as part of standard cancer care in Canada for acquired cancers. Tests of this kind are only available at the top few cancer care…
Vegetarian Capsules are derived from vegetable cellulose. 100% natural, these capsules contain no preservatives, gelatin, wheat, and animal by-products or starch. It is more suitable for the body to absorb as well as for vegetarian. Vegetarian Capsule Benefits Easy to swallow. Often tasteless. The use of 100% natural plant as ingredient can prevent diseases such as bovine spongiform encephalopathy, Foot…
By Dr. Mercola It’s common knowledge that many supplement makers are adding “flow agents” into their capsules. Their only purpose is to keep ingredients from sticking to equipment during mixing and compression. They make manufacturing faster and easier. Magnesium stearate is a commonly used and potentially harmful additive found in many supplements. This substance may possible harm to your intestine,…
Vitamins are organic nutrients essential for the proper functioning of the body and healthy living. They work chemically with enzymes and help the process of metabolism, tissue repair, cell production, and other important activities. The body can manufacture only vitamins D, K, and B (biotin) from sources other than dietary intake. The rest of the vitamins are supplied to the…
Natural vitamin compound is a complete structure and contains the related biological active enzyme and other trace minerals, which can be completely absorbed by the human body. Synthetic vitamin is a single structure and only part of the structure can be absorbed by our body. Clinical trails from Japan have proved natural vitamin lasts three time longer in the body…
In humans, melanin is the primary determinant of skin and hair color. However, few people know that melanin is found in almost every organ of the body. Melanin is necessary for the brain and nerves to operate, the eyes to see, and the cells to reproduce. It is also found in the stria vascularis of the inner ear. In the…
At the moment, keeping busy would be an understatement for everyone at Real Organics and Naturals House. We just finished hosting our first public event last Friday. Our B.C. Cares About Health Awareness Luncheon was a success. About 100 people came out to support us as we tried to inspire local businesses to promote health awareness through their own channels.…
Physical sunscreens coat your skin with minerals like zinc oxide to reflect (not absorb ) all UV wavelenths. Physical sunscreens are more gentle. The natural ones go on pasty. Sunscreens are an important part of the fight to keep your skin beautiful and healthy. Sunscreens are designed to either absorb or reflect the both types of the sun’s ultra-violet rays.…