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How Leptin Regulates Body Weight

Leptin Regulates Body Weight

Leptin’s role in the obesity epidemic has not been clear up until recently. Previously, researchers thought that lowering insulin levels caused the body to burn stored fat for energy instead of using glucose (carbohydrates, sugars). New research reveals that both insulin and leptin levels need to be lowered in order to induce the body to […]

Understanding Colostrum and Its Health Benefits

Colostrum and Its Health Benefits

Have, in your quest for a healthy regimen, come across colostrum supplements?  Well, for most parents, especially moms, the word colostrum might not be a new concept. But what is colostrum? In its simplest definition, colostrum is the mammary glands’ first secretion (usually sticky and yellow) after giving birth. The first milk, rich in antibodies, […]

[Infographic] Eco-Friendly Junk Removal

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Many Canadians are unaware that improper disposal of garbage and junk releases toxic gasses and chemicals into the air. As a result, carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are released and trapped by our ozone layer, contributing to climate change. The world generates 1.3 billion tons of waste each year, and sadly Canadians are the […]