Health Canada has recently launched the Consulting Canadians on the Regulation of Self-Care Products in Canada document. Previously referred to as the Consumer Health Product Framework, this document has changed dramatically since its original inception, and proposes...
Avoiding Endocrine Disruptors You might be familiar with the Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen list of pesticide-heavy produce. But did you know they also have a Dirty Dozen list of endocrine disruptors? Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that mess with your...
The 2011 Fukushima disaster released radionuclides directly into the Pacific ocean causing serious concern over radiation contamination of the food supply. This concern led to extensive testing by both government and academic networks. Since 2011 The Big Carrot has...
The Big Carrot Announces its Second Toronto Location TORONTO, ON, June 21, 2016 – After 33 years on the Danforth, The Big Carrot Natural Food Market is pleased to announce their much-awaited second toronto location at The Southwood an exciting new project by Streetcar...
Love Your Liver: Living with Hepatitis C What is Hepatitis C? Hepatitis is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus that attacks the liver. Many people who become infected with hepatitis C never feel sick and recover completely. Others get a brief, acute...
5 Easy Ways to Detox your Home With the arrival of spring, you may feel an urge to detox. This may be the time to try out a juice cleanse, up your exercise game or try out those infrared saunas that every celebrity seems to rave about, but what about your home? Our...
