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Magnificent Magnesium

Lifestyle & Wellness

Magnesium is a mineral that is critically essential for body functioning. It is involved in over 300 cellular reactions in the body—anything...

Posted Oct 27, 2022

Exotic Superstars: Oil Therapy for Your Skin

Lifestyle & Wellness

Exotic oils are bioactive plant oils that have been extracted from the seeds, kernels, or fatty portion of plants that—as suggested by their...

Posted Nov 30, 2022

Autumn: Getting Your Immune System in Top Shape

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With the arrival of autumn come cooler temperatures, and maybe higher stress levels with the return to school and work routines. All these result...

Posted Nov 4, 2022

Collagen: The Scaffolding Molecule

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Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. With over 28 different subtypes, collagen represents one of the most important tissues in the...

Posted Nov 1, 2022

Do Kids Need Supplements?

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Nutrition is important at every age; however, during childhood years, it is of particular importance to help support growth, learning, and overall...

Posted Oct 27, 2022

Summertime Fun, Sun, and Exercise

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Ah! summer—long days full of sunshine and heat. Time to soak in some sun and enjoy the great outdoors! But take care, because too much sun...

Posted Aug 12, 2022

Choose Health and Happiness: Decide to Be Positive, Resilient, and Receptive

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I bet everyone remembers their first speeding ticket—and how it wrecked the day. Mine occurred when I was 16 and very nervous on my way to a...

Posted Aug 11, 2022

Conceiving a Conception Stress–Management Plan

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Congratulations on taking the next step in your life—making the big decision to grow your family! While most people have a general idea on...

Posted Aug 11, 2022

The Importance of Staying Active as You Age

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As we enter our 40s, 50s, and 60s, we notice that we may start to slow down a little bit, spending less time being active and more time recovering...

Posted Aug 11, 2022

Seasonal Eating: Getting the Most from Your Food

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Seasonal eating means eating foods around the same time they are naturally grown and harvested. In Canada, the types of foods in season will vary...

Posted Aug 11, 2022

Optimizing the Benefits from Medicinal Mushrooms

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Medicinal mushrooms have been part of traditional Chinese practices for thousands of years and have recently become more mainstream in Western...

Posted Aug 11, 2022

Probiotics: Strong Foundations Stemming from Birth

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There is a lot of talk about probiotics these days, and for good reason. These incredible bacteria have been shown to fight off infections,...

Posted Aug 11, 2022

Caring for the Caregiver

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Are you, like me, currently taking care of a parent, partner, or other adult? Do you find it a joy, but also exhausting? This caregiving reminds me...

Posted Apr 11, 2022

How Eating Sugar Ages Your Skin

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I think most people are aware that sun exposure has a major impact on the aging of skin. But did you know that sugar intake does, too? Advanced...

Posted Apr 11, 2022

Probiotics: The Microbiome, Our Internal Garden

Lifestyle & Wellness

Have you ever thought about your poop and what all of the bacteria inside your intestines do? Our bodies are loaded with bacteria, notably good...

Posted Apr 8, 2022

Lifestyle & Wellness

The last two years have been demanding on everyone in varying degrees. The pandemic and its many impacts on our daily routines are being felt by...

Posted Apr 7, 2022