Health Related Websites

Diet

Local CSA Food Box -
Persephone Garden is located in Allenford, ON, and is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm. They deliver a weekly basket of vegetables, fruit and herbs to Port Elgin, Owen Sound and Wiarton from June until October. I’ve been a member since 2009 and love it!
Meat Eating - documentary on the importance of organic, free range meat
Organic food - commentary on the health benefits of organic versus non organic produce
Dairy Free Recipes
Gluten Free Recipes
Environment Canada's Freshwater Fish Advisory - list of fish advisories for many freshwater sources in Ontario
Environmental Working Group's Dirty Dozen List - list of fruits and vegetables that contain the highest and lowest pesticide concentrations
Canadian Seafood Guide - lists the most and least healthy seafood options

Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Products

Cosmetic Database - online safety guide that rates the health of thousands of different cosmetic and personal care products
Healthy Household Products - provides information about the potential health risks from commonly used products and helps to identify less toxic alternatives
Healthy Stuff.org – provides research on toxic chemicals in everyday products, including clothing and children's products
Mattresses and Pillows – Essentia is a Montreal based company that manufactures memory foam made from natural latex and certified organic cotton
Far Infrared Saunas - Collingwood based company that manufactures chemical free saunas

Women's Health

Healthy Breast Program - great resource for naturopathic approaches to prevent and treat breast cancer
Medical Thermography International - mobile clinic that provides infrared breast thermography screening to communities across Canada.