Green & Healthy Living

October 26, 2014 In Food and Recipes, Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

GMO Crops, Safe or Evil?

If you haven't heard of GMO, I really encourage you to just stop what you are doing and google GMO because if you haven't noticed it's kind of a problem. It is a world-wide issue that has caused a lot of up-roar, controversy and frustration between the government and big corporations and the people and little guys who are just trying to do the right thing. GMO= are genetically modified organisms that have been created using new techniques of recombinant DNA technology. GMO are viewed with concern because of public debate over the safety of the products and the fear that GMO foods...

October 25, 2014 In Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Rich Ralph

3 Tips to Boost Male Fertility

As my wife’s prenatal business, PrenatalCoach.com, continues to grow, so too does my exposure to fertility issues. When couples begin preparing for conception, there is often an unequal amount of pressure placed on the woman and her fertility. If there are difficulties conceiving, the onus is typically taken on by the mother-to-be. Her health is scrutinized, her fertility is questioned, and her confidence is shaken. It is becoming much more apparent and accepted that the woman’s fertility may not be the only issue. After all, men must contribute half of the genes in order to produce a healthy fetus. Male fertility is...

October 24, 2014 In Ask The Expert: Health & Fitness Advice, Green & Healthy Living, Holistic Health, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Prevention of Insomnia with Natural Treatment Options

Insomnia is a general term used to describe the patient’s perception that the amount or quality of sleep he or she experiences is inadequate, despite that the fact that the opportunity for adequate sleep exists. The problems can range from having difficulty falling asleep, being too easily disrupted with multiple awakenings, or early morning awakenings with an inability to fall back asleep. It is important to note which particular symptom the patient expresses, as this may not only indicate the cause but also the possible treatment. As such insomnia isn’t really a disease at all, but a symptom that can...

October 23, 2014 In Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Using Metaphors to Improve Your Health

There is no escaping the presence of metaphors. From advertising to poetry, they exist all around us in almost every facet of our lives. The reason for this is that metaphors are far more successful at painting clearer pictures of the world around us than simple description. They help us to convey meaning by creating interesting and compelling comparisons that enable us to effectively share our experiences. Understanding the metaphors we use The metaphors we choose to embrace can have a tremendous influence on how we think, act, and feel, which can ultimately impact our health. Therefore, it makes sense to try...

October 22, 2014 In Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight, Workouts By Vancouver Health Coach

Socialize at the gym: Your body releases hormones that contribute to good health

When you go to the gym, are you all business with earphones in, avoiding eye contact? Or are you the social butterfly who never breaks a sweat because it takes an hour just to get out of the locker room? It you’re in the first category, you’ve likely rolled your eyes a few times when someone in the second category is leaning against the machine you want to use. But don’t rush to be so judgemental - the chatterer might be onto something. People are social creatures, and we need to interact with others for our mental well-being. Communication and human relations...

October 21, 2014 In Green & Healthy Living, News By Vancouver Health Coach

Correct the Underlying Cause of Asthma

Asthma problems can be corrected, and with lifestyle modifications – they can remain corrected. The most recent statistics compiled by the federal government illustrate that nearly 2.5 million Canadians over the age of 12 suffer from Asthma. The Globe and Mail reports that 75 per cent of those with Asthma also suffer seasonal allergies, which in turn, aggravates the debilitating symptoms. Asthma is a dysfunction of the body’s breathing apparatus which manifests as chest tightness, wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. There are two types of Asthma: day-to-day and exercise induced. With day-to-day Asthma, the body is not able to take in deep...

October 21, 2014 In Food, Food and Recipes, Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Should I take supplements or not?

Some would say that even if you eat a "balanced diet" you should still take supplements because there are not enough vitamins and minerals in the soil. What do you think? There is some truth to the assertion that supplementation has become necessary due to the fact modern agricultural practices don't preserve the quality and nutrition of the soil, and hence, the abundance and diversity of nutrients in our food has declined since the introduction of synthetic fertilizers. This is bolstered by evidence that organically grown foods have been shown to have a greater density of nutrients. Thus, my recommendation is...

October 20, 2014 In Green & Healthy Living, News By Vancouver Health Coach

Health Care Reforms: How Would you Change Health Care for the Better?

This is a big question, and could easily form the subject of several books. But since I don't have the time to do this, I am only going to highlight a couple points and keep the discussion brief, and welcome input from others The first issue when it comes to health is one of personal responsibility. None of us are born with an instruction manual, and so it is very important to provide people with a model of health and personal health care that is easy to understand and practice, including both diet and lifestyle. I believe that medical science is...

October 20, 2014 In Editor's Picks: Must Haves for Staying Healthy, Eliminating Toxins, Food, Green & Healthy Living, Holistic Health, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Can Proper Nutrition Prevent Heart Disease?

Physicians would agree that chest pain is no laughing matter. If a person is experiencing chest pain related to heart disease or hypertension, it is imperative that they make certain healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the pain. It is widely suggested that proper nutrition can help prevent heart disease, so the first place for many to start is with improving their diet. According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately 600,000 people die each year of heart disease. That comes out to 1 in 4 deaths, making heart disease the leading cause of death for Americans. Despite the fact that heart disease...

October 18, 2014 In Editor's Picks: Must Haves for Staying Healthy, Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Restoring an Ailing Eco-System: Ten Tree Reforestation Project

Forests cover 31% of the land area on our planet. They produce vital oxygen and provide homes for people and wildlife. Many of the world’s most threatened and endangered animals live in forests, and 1.6 billion people rely on benefits forests offer, including food, fresh water, clothing, traditional medicine and shelter. But forests around the world are under threat from deforestation, jeopardizing these benefits. Deforestation comes in many forms, including fires, clear-cutting for agriculture, ranching and development, unsustainable logging for timber, and degradation due to climate change. This impacts people’s livelihoods and threatens a wide range of plant and animal species....