Weight loss can often feel like an uphill battle. With a variety of fad diets, weight loss programs, intense work out routines and social media health hacks, achieving a specific weight loss goal can seem frustrating. Weight control is not just about calories in and calories out. Managing a healthy weight is complicate…

Inflammation is the body’s response to an unwanted stimuli. This response is mediated primarily by the immune system. The main objective of an inflammatory response is to encourage healing. Inflammation can be caused by infections, chemical/ radiation exposure and most commonly, physical injuries. Inflammation that occ…

Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever occurs when the body’s immune system reacts to an external substance such as pollen, resulting in a range of unpleasant symptoms. One in six Canadians suffer from allergies. Typically, seasonal allergies are present from early spring to mid-fall season. April to June is when…

The human brain is an extraordinary organ. Part of an elaborate neurological network, the brain helps us interact with the world around us. It is important for processing information, generating and retaining memories,  expressing emotion, and coordinating daily processes within the human body that help us function on…

Bell Lifestyle Products announced today the release of another new condition-based tea to their Ezee Tea™ line up. Ezee Slimming Tea™ is a great tasting tea, formulated to help support weight management. Registered with Health Canada, this herbal tea is part of a line of Health Canada approved natural health products (…

It’s been said that men think about sex once every seven seconds. However, this has not been verified and is still up for debate. What we do know however, is sexual health is an important factor for overall wellbeing in males. Sex drive or “libido” as it is commonly described, is an important aspect of sexual health. S…

A resilient immune system is essential for maintaining good health and preventing many different types of illnesses. The immune system helps protect the human body against unwanted pathogens such as bacteria and viruses that can cause an infection. These pathogens can make us feel unwell and impact our daily activities…

If you ever had blood work done at the request of your doctor it’s likely that your cholesterol levels were on the list of items being tested. Having cholesterol levels checked regularly is often part of routine check-up and screening guidelines because high cholesterol levels are considered a risk factor for developin…

The liver is an organ located within the abdomen, weighing approximately 3 lbs. This vital organ is part of the digestive system. Although there are many functions associated with the liver, most people commonly know it as the organ that processes and breaks down alcoholic beverages. However, there are approximately 50…

Prostate health is an important men’s health topic. The prostate is a specialized gland that is part of the male urinary system. Its main role is to produce the milky fluid-like substance the enables semen to easily move and swim about. The average size of the prostate gland is similar to a golf ball. However, at about…