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In a recent interview with Lucy Sharratt of CBAN which is the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network, Lucy explained that the Canadian and US governments have approved the Arctic apple a new genetic food that could be in your stomach sometime next year.  The problem with the apple and other genetically modified foods are that there are no long term tests on humans.  We are in fact guinea pigs when it comes to these products. What is worse is that the Canadian Government is the biggest promoter of these biotechnology in light of the fact that most governments around the world...

Recently on the Health First Radio show that airs every Monday at 1pm on CFIS 93.1 Fm here in Prince George I had the opportunity to talk with Dr Margaret Goodman a Las Vegas neurologist and the founder and chair of the Voluntary Anti Doping Association.  Dr Goodman has recent written a novel titled Death in Las Vegas which is loosely based on her years as a ringside Doctor for Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts.  In the interview Dr Goodman talked on the necessity for parents to be aware of the sports that their kids are in and the long...

Did you know that the average sit down dinner lasts 22 minutes. This is a time that can be well spent says Home for Dinner author Anne Fishel.  She says that studies have shown that kids that eat dinner sitting down with the family have a better body, spirit and brain. They have better vocabulary, the are less likely to be obese the have less substance abuse and are less likely to engage in risky sexual behavior. Fishel says that in order to have great family dinners we need to leave some subjects, and devices, off the table.  She suggests...

Camilla Carboni and Melissa Van Dover were my guests recently on the Health First Show talking about their book Paleo Cleanse. In it they talk about the need for people to get back to the foods of our ancestors and reject the highly processed foods that are in our everyday diet.   Doing this and embarking on a Paleo Diet will increase our energy, stamina, boost our immune system, and help with allergies and skin disorders. The Paleo Diet involves eating meats, eggs and lots of fresh vegetables and fruits just like the cave men. Yes i did ask about why...

Bloating, Narrowed Vision, fluctuation blood pressure, heart pounding.... These were all symptoms of a parasite infection that Gabrielle Glancy had that were all part of an illness that went undiagnosed for years until she came in contact with a specialist that was able to treat her. Recently in an interview on the Health First Show with Gabrielle Glancy on the topic of her book "I'm Already Disturbed Please Come In", Gabrielle told me her story about how she came down with an undiagnosed illness where she would have severe bloating, her blood pressure would drop .... and then it would...