Surrey Lifestyles Magazine

New research released by Vancouver supplement company, SD Pharmaceuticals, reveals that a staggering 80% of Vancouverites claim to have With summer upon us, many Vancouverites will be considering crash dieting to look good this summer – with 42% having tried it before and 15% of respondents saying they are tempted. An additional 45% admit to taking weight-loss supplements to shed the pounds....

Lance Armstrong’s illegal doping controversy and marathon runner Claire Squires’ accidental death from a dangerous stimulant have left people questioning the safety of performance-enhancing supplements. Due to inadequate quality controls, some manufactures are able to release products without demonstrating they are safe and effective, leaving consumers vulnerable.

According to a 2010...

By Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed
This flu season is shaping up to be one of the worst in recent years. Winter 2011-12 saw only 182 confirmed cases. This season, Health Canada has already reported over 3,800 cases and it is only mid-January. How to avoid the flu or minimize symptoms is a question everyone is asking. So what can be done?

Avoiding exposure is key and most effectively...

It’s no shock, the Health and Fitness industry is riddled with ‘quick fix’ claims which promise the world, and deliver well, absolutely nothing. I thought I heard it all, until I came across ‘Caffeine Infused Pants’ Now, don’t get me wrong – caffeine and I are like two peas in a pod, especially after a night out on the town, BUT – caffeine in my pants, to reduce cellulite? You have got to be...