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The colder, shorter days of autumn and winter can make us more vulnerable to the viruses that cause colds and flu, including the rhinovirus (colds) and the influenza virus (flu). Let me help you stay well this season with some healthy lifestyle tips....

Fermented foods undergo transformative actions by microorganisms (whether yeasts, bacteria, or molds, sometimes in combination with an enzyme, and often in the absence of oxygen). This process breaks down their carbohydrate or sugar components into either acetic or lactic acid or ethyl alcohol, and emitting carbon dioxide...

While most Winnipeggers are happy to have survived another winter, spring can make many allergy sufferers wish winter had stayed around a bit longer. With the annual awakening of vegetation that had been dormant or covered in snow, along come the most common seasonal allergies like hay fever…

According to Bruce Ames, the famous professor of biochemistry...w e need a healthy diet and about 28 micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and amino acids) each day to slow down the aging process, keep our minds sharp, and help prevent DNA damage that can lead to the diseases of aging, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, immune system dysfunction, dementia and cataracts...

He now uses a standing desk in combination with the soft, springy and elastic kybun mat. This keeps his body moving. Kempter believes that his posture has noticeably improved and that these micro-movements keep him physically and mentally healthy. His new workplace setup has also greatly alleviated his back pain.

Dr. Brad Young TPR 20 is one of the most important tools I use to help patients suffering from injuries associated with whiplash. It is a simple an...

Dr. Brad Young As a chiropractor I deal with pain every day as patients consistently complain of one form of pain or another. Many have taken the m...

What we eat, weigh, and expose our body to can all influence our health, as can sleep, exercise, and stress. The typical Western diet often incorporates exposure to many risk factors including overconsumption of sugar as well as refined, processed, and preserved foods...

I recommend eating fermented foods which are naturally high in probiotics including kimchi, sauerkraut, yogurt, and kefir. To further boost the benefits of probiotics, eat foods high in indigestible soluble and insoluble fibre. The fibre acts as a 'prebiotic' that feeds the probiotic bacteria...

For these, the standard kybun table is likely still fine for narrow feet, but for wider feet, some retailers advise that you should probably go either a half or a full size higher than that, depending on which part of your foot is widest...

The lower-profile Cirrus sole still has a springy 'walk on air' effect produced by a honeycomb structure which creates an air cushion between the feet and ground -- but less so, by design. They also have less of a rolling action than the original Comfort Soles...

kybun's general advice is to actually measure the length of your foot and use their look-up table to determine which size you need, rather than just going by your usual choices. In some cases, you may find it is a half or even a full U.S. size smaller than you are accustomed to, but it will be a comfortable fit, nevertheless.

Vitamin K2: The Forgotten Vitamin Vitamin K2 is an essential fat-soluble vitamin vital for optimal bone and cardiovascular health. It regulates the...

Despite their widespread use, many people remain unaware of the potential side effects of popular painkillers.... There are prescription medications, over-the-counter products, and natural remedies with analgesic properties. All can be effective, but the use of pharmaceuticals can have serious consequences

Stories about health and nutrition are a regular part of the daily news cycle. Controversy generates attention; sensational reports that provoke an emotional response or challenge conventional wisdom boost website traffic for publishers. It’s not hard to find conflicting stories on many health-related topics, but it is important …

Strong Feet Make Healthy People Latest Knowledge on the Biomechanics of the Human Gait kybun movement therapy (MechanoTherapy) involves walking and...

Causes of common medical indications and how the kybun may be used as a therapeutic and training tool. Important - Information here is provided by ...

Last month I discussed how exercise, supplements, and special footwear can rebuild knee cartilage and reduce joint pain. In addition to exercise, there are approaches one can take to help prevent the calcification of joints that contributes to back, hip, and muscle pain. It is important to maintain mobility, stretch regularly, and avoid sitting statically for long periods of time.

How kybun Can Help with a Variety of Health Conditions: The following videos prepared by Kybun present actual customers or first time users describing in their own words how kybun shoes helped with their health issue, mobility problem, or favourite activities.

When I founded Aviva Natural Health Solutions eighteen years ago, my primary focus was to offer research-based dietary, supplement, exercise and lifestyle recommendations that could help people achieve optimum health...