Awareness of medicinal mushrooms that boost health is on the rise, and for good reason. Research has shown that these formidable fungi contain a host …

Different cultivation methods will yield different quality products with widely varying amounts (or complete lack) of the health beneficial components of the red reishi mushroom. …

Dashi  is a standard stock found in Japanese cuisine. The use of dashi is prevalent in soups and other dishes seeking to accomplish the savory flavour of …

Miso soup or misoshiru a traditional Japanese soup consisting of a dashi stock that is mixed with miso paste.  Miso is a fermented paste that’s made …

Did you know that June 7 is National Cancer Survivors Day? Honouring those who have fought and won the battle of cancer, this cherished day is …

Did you know that your brain has about 86 billion brain cells (neurons)? Before we are born, these neurons have to travel along specific pathways …

Cancer. It’s a terrifying word. And breast cancer is the most common type of invasive cancer for women. British Columbia is now the first province …

Memory is an odd thing. Somehow you can remember the lyrics of songs you listened to 30 years ago, but still forget why you just …

For many couples, starting a family can be a frustrating experience. Racing off to the doctor’s office for more medication or scheduling yet another invasive …