By Dr. Matsen Ankylosing spondylitis is just a fancy name for arthritis of the spine. And it can be traced as far back as ancient Egypt. It’s an autoimmune disease that triggers antibodies to attack healthy cells, causing inflammation and...

By Dr. Matsen/Irene Hayton Pectin is a complex carbohydrate found in and between the cell walls of fruits and certain vegetables; it binds cells together helping them remain firm. ‘Hard’ fruits such as apples, plums, oranges, and other citrus fruits...

By Dr. Matsen/Irene Hayton One of the oldest known spices in the world, cinnamon is the dried bark of the tropical cinnamon tree. This fragrant, flavourful spice has many health benefits and has been used medicinally for centuries. Due to...