Homegrown Health Wellness Articles

There is no shortage of information and reminders for adults to manage their mental health better. But there is not enough information or awarenes...

We cannot heal what we don't understand- Understanding your cells When something goes awry in the body, we are quick to find a resolution and trea...

  Arthritis is not an inevitable consequence of ageing, but age puts you at more risk for osteoarthritis. In fact, according to stats Canada, the ...

Men have specific health issues that are unique to them, but their natural response to illness is to sometimes tough it out. If the illness has th...

Pain is best described as anything that causes physical suffering by illness or injury. Your body responds to pain by activating pain receptors, w...

Collagen is the most abundant form of protein in the body. Its fibre-like structures are used to make connective tissue. Connective tissue provides...

Vitamin D supplements have been popular for many years and are most recommended for the winter months to replace the lack of sunshine. But researc...

For many years, we have associated inflammation with arthritic conditions. Perhaps that is because it is the most tangible source of inflammatio...

The holidays are behind you, and we are well into the start of the New Year. Some of you may have made health resolutions or set new weight loss g...

You most likely have heard about the benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids. Omega 3 is considered essential because your body does not make Omega 3 (DHA and EPA).   Science is also starting to show the need for children to get adequate amounts of Omega 3 to ensure a healthy brain and all its functions. The need for Omega 3 and children begins much earlier than you may realize. It starts before birth, while the fetus is growing. 

The terms “adrenal fatigue,” “adrenal exhaustion” or “adrenal burnout are often used interchangeably to explain not only fatigue and stress but a ...

Vitamin D has been in the news quite a bit lately due to its benefits for the immune system. And most of us are pretty comfortable taking the supp...