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The Price We Pay for Eating Unhealthy

There has been much discussion of late about the high cost of eating healthy. We see articles that recommend purchasing only the “dirty dozen” organic foods: peaches, strawberries, nectarines, apples, spinach, celery, pears, sweet bell peppers, cherries, potatoes, lettuce, and imported grapes. Others suggest growing your own organic produce. Eating less meat and more rice and beans has always been sage advice to save money. Some call for simply eating less. Whatever the call to action, we have yet to see someone explore the real cost of eating unhealthy. So we decided to look at some of the costs of...

Mind Over Illness: Boosting Your Immunity With Your Thoughts

When our lives get hectic, many of us are concerned about illness such as cold and flu viruses. While it is true that eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting plenty of rest can go a long way in supporting proper immune functioning, it is vital not to underestimate the power that the mind plays in directly affecting our immune systems. Research in Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)–the study of how beliefs, behaviours, and environment impact our health and illness –has shown that our negative thought patterns or states can play a major role in contributing to illness. The good news, however, is that positive...