New Book: Saving Women’s Hearts

Mention the term “heart disease” and most people picture an overweight, middle-aged man. Yet the reality is that heart disease is the number one killer of women in North America, accounting for a third of all deaths in women and far surpassing the prevalence of breast cancer.   Cardiologist Dr. Martha Gulati and holistic pharmacist…

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Winning at Weight Loss

Being overweight or obese is a common concern in our society. Recent reports show that over half of us need to lose excess weight and our health is at risk as a result. Carrying excess weight is a known risk factor for many chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers, to name just…

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A Woman’s Guide to Optimum Health

Finally, a quick and totally up-to-date wellness resource exclusively for women, written by one of Canada’s leading authorities on women’s health. All of your most pressing wellness concerns are covered in this handy guide, along with great tips for maintaining overall physical and financial wellness. Learn about the foundations for good health (nutrition, exercise, sleep,…

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The Glycemic Index

The Glycemic Index (GI) is a scientifically proven tool that will revolutionize your approach to dieting and weight loss. Forget fad diets, depriving yourself, and counting calories—a low GI diet is simple to follow, satisfying, and it will give you results that you can see and feel. Sherry Torkos, a pharmacist, fitness instructor, and natural…

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The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine

The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine is a definitive resource on complementary health care, combining everything you need to know about diet and lifestyle, supplements and nutrition with reliable medical information. This handy household reference contains sound, unbiased, scientifically grounded information you can trust, written in a friendly, easy-to-read style by one of Canada’s leading…

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