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Allergies

Why Water Matters More Than You Think

“Drink water. Drink water. Drink more water.” I hear it constantly - from my doctor, to the guys at the gym, to the nagging little voice in my h...

Botanicals

From the Apothecary: Nettle (Urtica dioica)

Oof! This baby stings! And yet, we love her all the same. Nettle is a perennial plant in the Urticaceae, or nettle, family. You may recognise it f...

Heart Health

Caring for your Heart... What's Important for Cardiovascular Health?

Discover natural ways to care for your heart with proven tips for improving cardiovascular health. Start strengthening your heart today with simple...

Allergies

The Lung Health Line-Up: Say Goodbye to Lingering Coughs

Boost lung health and say goodbye to lingering coughs with natural remedies. Learn effective tips for clear airways and better respiratory wellness.

Immune Support

Holiday Hustle, Meet Your Match: Natural Ways to Stay Calm and Energized

Here we go again! The days are shorter, social calendars fill up, tasty treats crowd the break room, and the music in grocery stores turns distinc...

Immune Support

A Complete Immunity Arsenal: Stop Bugs in Their Tracks

The Arsenal to either Nip it in the bud, Head it off at the pass or Reduce duration & severity: Optimum Immunity -Our most broad spectrum a...

Gut & Digestive Health

Nurture Those Gums! Nature-Friendly Tips for Mouth Health

In the quest for wellness, oral care often takes a backseat, but your gum health is deeply connected to your body’s overall well-being. The mouth h...

Detoxification

The Benefits of an "Alkaline Flush"

When starting a health protocol, many are concerned when they get diarrhea, thinking it is a sign of a problem, when in fact it can be a very healt...

Allergies

Breathe Easy. Lung Health is Vital for Everything!!

Whether you are trying to improve your running times, wheezing from a cough/cold/bug, or dealing with allergies/asthma, we can all agree that being...

Brain & Cognition

What are the Health Benefits of Resveratrol?

Dementia and memory problems are becoming increasingly prevalent as baby-boomers age, and there are a great many natural products coming on to the ...

Allergies

Probiotics and Gut Health: Q & A with J Biggs BSc, NCP, OHP

Over the years in the stores, one of the areas that our clientele have had the most questions about is probiotics. In this blog, I sit down with Jo...

Immune Support

How to Protect Both Your Lungs & Immunity at the Same Time

Life on earth started with bacteria, which were, and are fully dependent on always having an external source of food energy [1] (If the food runs o...