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HAPPY NEW YEAR! It’s 2017 and New Year’s resolutions have been made, it’s time to put plans into action. Every year, so many of us make a promise to ourselves to refocus on our health, improve our diet, exercise more, and get fit. Excess weight increases a person’s risk of developing various conditions such as … Continue reading New Year, New You

Turmeric is a root plant prized not only for its flavour and use in cooking but for its many health benefits. Turmeric is the common name for this plant, its scientific name is Curcuma longa, it contains active compounds called curcuminoids and therefore is often referred to as curcumin (turmeric ≈ curcumin). Turmeric is best … Continue reading TURMERIC | Curcuma longa

There are eighteen days left in 2016 and now is a great time to start choosing your new year’s resolution. Most people choose theirs on New Year’s Eve (or on January 1st when they’re regretting some poor choices made the night before). Choosing your resolution earlier and giving yourself time to prep and plan for … Continue reading 5 Bad Habits to Break in 2017

The holidays are upon us once again! Along with the fun of celebration often come the HOLIDAY BLUES. It’s hard to say what it is about the holiday season that brings this seasonal mood change. It could be the added stress around this time of year, the limited sun exposure causing a dip in vitamin … Continue reading Beating the Holiday Blues

Medicago sativa, better known as alfalfa, is one of those herbs with a seemingly endless list of possible uses. It has a wide range of actions and can be used to address various different conditions. It is known as a nutritive herb due to its significant nutritional value, providing B-vitamins, vitamins A, D, E and … Continue reading Featured Herb: Alfalfa

Soon, snow will fall and the temperature will drop below zero, Canadian winter is on its way! The harsh weather can be tough on your skin, leaving it dry and dull looking. Here are a few tips for keeping your skin fresh, luminous and vibrant this winter season. Hydration – keeping hydrated inside and out … Continue reading Luminous skin, all winter long…