According to the Mayo Clinic, your body needs calcium to help build and maintain strong bones. This may be a surprise to you but calcium is also needed for the proper functioning of the heart, muscles and nerves. In a recent study conducted by Health Canada “Do Canadian Adults Meet Their Nutrient Requirements Through Food […]
In the midst of preparing dinner, you may realize that that in addition to your main course, the menu could use a devastatingly delicious side. Here is a healthy alternative to the usual greasy, high sodium breadsticks that can help curb your cravings while keeping the calorie content low. -Optional, shake on a little garlic […]
Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D. It affects one in three women and one in five men. Osteoporosis causes the bone to deteriorate and become porous, this means that bone […]
In recognition of Breastfeeding Week, ReVitahealth would like to share ten benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and her baby. Breast milk is arguably the best food and source of nutrition for a baby between the ages of 0 – 6 months. Some benefits include: Breast milk contains antibodies that help your baby fight potential […]
Health Statistics Canada indicates that approximately 17% of all Canadians are living with hypertension (high blood pressure). This translates to 1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women aged 20 to 79 were found to have hypertension, with the rate increasing by age,” says Dr. Frans Leenen, University of Ottawa Heart Institute and the […]
Physiotherapy manages both new and old injuries. An injury may be deemed as ‘chronic’ if pain or uncomfortable symptoms persist more commonly beyond 3 – 6 months of onset or beyond. Patients who have experienced extended periods of chronic pain are typically unable to maintain a healthy lifestyle or achieve a state of general fitness. […]