Canadians choosing to use marijuana for medical purposes will now be getting their treatment from a new source. Gone will be the small time home growers. In their place will be large industrial growers overseen by Canada Health. The $1.3 billion initiative will allow for factory-grown medicinal quality marijuana that can be purchased with a…

Question:How much turmeric is recommended daily? Answer: Turmeric is an amazing anti inflammatory, anti-cancer food that is beneficial for many ailments and good health in general, and it would be difficult to eat or take too much. Here are the recommended doses for an adult: The following are doses recommended for adults: * Cut root:…

Americans may like to think theyre ahead of the curve on many things, but when it comes to the health and safety of food, much of the products on American store shelves are deemed unworthy of human consumption in other countries. A deeper look may explain part of the reason behind the United States obesity…

A vegetarian diet is full of health benefits ranging from weight loss to reduced cholesterol to lowering risk of disease and increased energy. But thats only if you do it the right way. Unfortunately many people take a few wrong turns on the road to a vegetarian way of life. The result can be lower…

High blood pressure affects more than 744 million Americans, and often leads to heart disease or stroke. In many cases, the cause of high blood pressure is unknown, but what is known is that diet and exercise have shown to help this dangerous condition. The most effective high blood pressure diets include lots of raw…

Certain foods get a tremendous amount of attention concerning their addition to the average diet. Occasionally, the attention is because of publicity campaigns and marketing. The foods might not be all that healthy or appealing, but a public relations campaign creates a positive image of the food. In other cases, marketing of a food is…

Proponents of medical marijuana have found a new way to harvest the plants benefits and increase them. And theyre doing it without the negative impact of smoking. A growing number of people are now juicing cannabis, and they claim the benefits are nothing short of amazing. The use of cannabis for medical reasons dates back…

There are postures that come to mind when you think about balance; there are postures that come to mind when you think about stretching; and there are postures that come to mind when you think about strength. And then there is Parsvottanasana. Translated in English, Parsvottanasana (PARSH-voh-tahn-asana) means Intense Side Stretch Pose and the name…

Tadasana (tah-DAH-sana) may not look like theres much going on, but the pose, also called Mountain Pose is the foundation of a yoga practice. Tadasana sets the tone for your practice and allows you to get settled and properly aligned before beginning your asana practice. Its easy to throw this posture away both at the…

Utthita Parsvakonasana is one of those poses that its easy to have a love-hate relationship with especially if you have tight thighs, groin, side body, hips, back or shoulder. In other words, if youre experiencing any tightness just about anywhere in your body, you will feel a stretch in this posture. Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE_tah PARSH-voh-CONE-asana)…