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Something Fishy with BC Salmon

As someone who doesn’t eat meat, one of my favourite sources of protein is salmon. I pretty much eat it on a daily basis. I’ve always steered clear of farmed salmon, preferring fish from the wild. I’ve just read too much about the fish-farming practices

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Who You Gonna Believe?

Scientific studies insist that artificial sweeteners are safe — Splenda and aspartame don’t pose a threat to human health. Others say that these products are neurotoxins and a serious threat to our well-being. Monsanto says GMO will save the planet by better feeding its ever-growing population.

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Random Chat with Cancer Doctor

As mentioned in an earlier article, I was diagnosed with leukemia last month. Not any ordinary leukemia, but a very rare one — hairy cell leukemia (HCL). Today was appointment day with my hematologist. Not just any hematologist — one of a handful of HCL