After the fun and sun of summer, back-to-school season is here again. For students, the return to bedtime and homework routines and new academic and social challenges can result in increased stress, combined with the change in environment, meeting and interacting with new people. Altogether these changes can mean increased exposure and can also mean […]
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Excessive weight and related disorders are at an epidemic proportion. The rising number of people who are overweight in countries around the world has created a growing need for effective solutions. Despite many supplements on the market, there is still an urgent need for a better, more proven, and more effective product. With the increased
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It has been said that “we are as healthy as our colon”, and this is not far from the truth. The importance of our bowel function to health and well-being is clear when you consider the emerging research on the importance of our microflora (good bacteria), the so-called “second brain”, referring to the vast nervous
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Stress is practically unavoidable in our high paced culture. Chronic stress triggers a hormonal cascade that places excessive demands on the body’s nutrient and vitamin stores which can have serious health consequences. The main organ and hormonal system that is imbalanced during chronic stress are the adrenal gland. The adrenals produce key hormones including cortisol,
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‘Tis the season for parties, social gatherings and a whole multitude of social interactions. For some this may include indulging in a glass of wine or two or three; perhaps an extra beer or cocktail du jour? While it is always important to understand your own limits with respect to alcohol, even when drinking responsibly
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Right after Thanksgiving and Halloween, it seems like we blink and we are in full holiday preparation mode. Every year we promise that this is the year we will relax and enjoy the holiday season but as the days get shorter and colder we become sucked into the vortex of parties, shopping, decorating and the
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As men age, most begin to experience changes in urination which can have a serious impact on quality of life. The prostate gland is located between the bladder and the penis and is an important structure in males, as it contributes important factors to seminal fluid. Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous swelling of
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Okay everyone gather around, it’s time we have the talk… You know the benefits of B vitamins, a.k.a. the transmission fluid of our bodies, the eight to 10 essential B vitamins as well as some “B vitamin-like” molecules, participate in numerous reactions throughout the body and are integral to the metabolism of the macronutrients (proteins,
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Last time we looked at determining elemental calcium content in Part 1 of Understanding Different Types of Calcium, what the solubility/bioavailability of various forms of calcium means for us, and factors that affect calcium absorption in our bodies. Now let’s attempt to dissect the various types of calcium so you can understand your choices better. Choosing
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Ensuring that you are taking the best form of calcium for your body will not only benefit your bones, but will also save you from spending money on a type of calcium supplement that is not going to work well for you or which may provide little value to your body. With so many forms
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Due to the potential Canada Post strike, we recommend not using Canada Post to return DNA samples, as delays or lost packages may occur. To ensure safe and timely delivery, please use a reliable courier such as UPS or Purolator until the strike is resolved to send back your sample.
If you do not want to incur additional shipping charges to return your sample via courier, we suggest you wait until the strike is over and use the pre-paid postage Canada Post envelope provided in your kit.
