Acid and alkaline. You may remember these terms from your high school chemistry class, but odds are you haven’t thought about the concept of pH in years. But did you know that acidity and alkalinity play an important role in our everyday lives?and in our bodily health? Chemistry and Your Health In fact, acidity and… Read more »
This article originally appeared in volume 1917 of The Voice Magazine (May 6, 2011). April showers bring May flowers, but May flowers unfortunately can bring those dreaded seasonal allergies. How to cope? In this article we’ll explore why allergies occur, and investigate some natural options for relief. What Are Allergies? A healthy immune systems is… Read more »
It’s at this time of year?when the warm breeze starts blowing and the sun actually feels warm instead of only looking so?that I find myself thinking about backyard-fresh garden produce. Vine-ripened tomatoes, plump zucchini, an oversized head of lettuce . . . But why wait for the summer months to taste it all? By sprouting,… Read more »
?Have you ever had your back cracked?? someone recently asked me. It took me a moment to realize that this startling description was referring to a chiropractic adjustment. Although comedians may frequently joke about chiropractors and their techniques, there’s often little knowledge of how it works and whom It’s intended for. Read on to explore… Read more »
As interest in alternative health grows, natural health practitioners seem to be springing up everywhere. But how credible is your natural heath provider? Has she attended and passed an accredited course at a reputable school and been licensed for practice by a third-party licensing body (to whom she is still accountable)? Or does he claim… Read more »
Acupuncture. It’s becoming increasingly popular, but the visuals can seem confusing or even scary. How can long needles inserted into a patient be healing or helpful? What exactly is acupuncture, and can it really work on ailments like headaches, stress, or fertility? What Is It? Acupuncture is one of the world’s oldest forms of medical… Read more »
Athabasca University’s newest criminal justice offering, CRJS 495: Sex Crimes, delves into the study of possibly the most damaging criminology: sexual crimes. A three-credit course in the social sciences, the course ?provides both a theoretical and behavioural analysis of common sexual crimes,? says course professor Dr. Mark Nesca. Dr. Nesca feels that CRJS 495 ?will… Read more »
What does your breakfast look like in the mornings? Is it a carefully prepared meal?or non-existent? Or perhaps it varies, a hurried affair on weekdays but a leisurely one on the weekend. For some of us, giving breakfast the short shrift is a result of a rushed morning. For others, It’s a deliberate skip That’s… Read more »
Evolutionary Anthropology (ANTH 336) is hot off the AU press! A three-credit undergraduate course in the social sciences, ANTH 336 just opened this past January and is now available for individualized study online. Evolutionary Anthropology explores human evolution, but from a sociological perspective: the course highlights the interpretation of our ?morphological, cultural, and behavioural adaptations?… Read more »
The long-awaited spring break is just around the corner, and vacation plans are at the top of many students’ minds. Whether You’re taking advantage of travel specials or recharging with a staycation, here are some tips to keep you healthy and happy during your well-deserved break. No one wants to get sick right before a… Read more »