B.C. convenience stores support Healthy Families BC
Convenience stores and gas bars across British Columbia – from Mac’s to 7-Elevens to independents – are partnering with the Province to help make the healthier choice the easy choice. The Healthy Convenience Store initiative is a collaboration between the Province and the Western Convenience Store Association (WCSA). Participating stores will post nutrition information at […]
Hormone testing made easy and accurate
By Dr. Brenda Gill One of the ways to understand what your hormones are doing is by lab testing. In the past, the only available method was a blood draw at a lab. For many patients this is inconvenient, especially since accurate testing should be done at certain times of the month. Therefore, blood spot […]
B.C. restaurants to help families make informed choices
The B.C. restaurant industry is partnering with the Province to provide restaurant customers with the information they need to make the healthy choice the easy choice. The $1.9-million Healthy Families BC – Informed Dining program will give customers the information they need to make healthier choices when eating out. Participating restaurants will add the Informed […]
BC consumers will face new and higher risk: Agriculture union
Ottawa plans to dump inspection of dozens of meat plants on the British Columbia government in a move that could expose BC consumers to heightened risk of eating contaminated meat products, according to the Agriculture Union – PSAC, which represents federal food safety inspectors. After providing meat safety inspection service for decades, the union has […]
Provincial dietitians now at your fingertips
Can your diet prevent cancer? Want your kids to have more vegetables? Are seeds safe to eat if you have diverticulosis? Answers from dietitians are now just an email away. British Columbians are now able to email HealthLink BC’s Dietitian Services any nutrition or food-related concerns they have. Dietitians at HealthLink BC provide nutritional information […]
Environmental toxicity — Part three
By Dr. Brenda Gill The first two articles discussed what environmental toxicity was all about, what type of symptoms are indicating a toxic overload and some of the simple solutions to removing them from your body. This article will discuss supplements and herbs that would be helpful. Herbs that would be helpful: Milk thisle (Silymarin)- […]
Fortis/Smart Meters: Innovation and controversy heading your way
On Sept. 1, FortisBC will be applying to the BC Utilities Commission for permission to install so-called “smart meters” on all its customers’ electric meters. This is a switch BC Hydro customers elsewhere in the province are going through now, with all houses and businesses in its service area expected to have the new meters […]
Why the BC Liberal government doesn't value your life
There are many instances I've come across in the past number of years which suggest to me the Campbell/Clark Government places no real value on the lives of its citizens - this despite Premier Clark's "families first" motto. That's a bold claim, I know - which is why I'm going to state my case here, drawing on several specific...
Dr. Brenda Gill: Environmental toxic exposure (Part two)
By Dr. Brenda GillThe last article gave you a questionnaire to help determine if environmental toxins should be considered in your case. This article will discuss what kinds of symptoms are typical for someone with a toxic overload and some of the solutions. These are some of the “red flags” I look for with an environmental...
ATAMANENKO: Genetically Engineered Salmon, not worth the risk to health or the environment
Aquabounty Technologies (AT), headquartered in the US, has genetically modified (GM) a faster growing Atlantic salmon by inserting a growth hormone gene from Chinook salmon and genetic material from the eel-like ocean pout. The company’s business plan is to produce genetically modified salmon eggs in Prince Edward Island...
