Your Body

Your gastrointestinal tract on its own cannot complete the processes of digestion and absorption of nutrients obtained from foods and beverages. Learn about several internal accessory organs which help complete the process.

Despite media claims to the contrary, soy and many soy products can be included in a health promoting diet. Learn more about how soy consumption can contribute to your health.

Nitrogen is a non-metal element, a component of the air that we breathe, and living plants and animals. Although nitrogen is essential to human health, in some forms this element may be responsible for carcinogenic activity. Should you be concerned?

Your brain is the centre of a complex control system which governs your body, but function declines with aging, sometimes resulting in dementia. What can you do to keep your brain healthy? Exercise and diet may have brain benefits.

Fluoride, a trace mineral, is typically associated with the health of your teeth and is a common component of toothpastes and mouth washes. However, tooth health is not the only function of fluoride in your body.