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Ashwagandha – The Ancient Herb for Resiliency, Vitality and Longevity

There’s no doubt about it – modern lifestyles can be stressful! We’re all looking for ways to live healthier, fuller lives while managing and balancing our daily lives. It’s no surprise then, that there is a surge in popularity of adaptogens, which have been used for millennia to address physical and mental stresses. Ashwagandha is…

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Support The Foundation of Your Health with Winter Wellness Essentials

What is wellness? It has been defined as “the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal.” Many factors shape our wellbeing, like diet, lifestyle, and relationships. Some are not entirely in our control, but there are some substantial ones we can influence that contribute to our overall health: healthy digestion,…

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Ease Your Child’s Cold & Flu Symptoms – Herbal Formulas Just for Kids!

Cold & flu season has arrived, and it’s inevitable that kids will pick up a sniffle or two over the next few months. Common viruses are notorious for being easily passed around classrooms and playgroups – and despite best efforts, a runny nose, sore throat, or hacking cough will come home with kids! You can…

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How Herbs Can Help with Wildfire Smoke Exposure

Air Quality is a major determinant for respiratory health, and this year, Canada faced its worst wildfire season on record – affecting communities from coast to coast. This has led to an uptick in respiratory issues and impacted the lung health of those exposed. We look at a time-honoured herb that can help to soothe…

Stress Management
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The Stress – Immunity Link (And How Plant Medicine Can Help!)

The last couple of years have been exceptionally stressful for everybody – and we’ve gained a greater appreciation for protecting our health. Even at the best of times, finding balance amidst the fast pace of modern life is tricky. The stress response is instinctive – but physiological stress responses that helped our ancestors escape predators…

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Protection and Peace of Mind – How Herbs Help Keep Kids Healthy!

As September approaches, many families usually look forward to the excitement and change in routine of starting school. Many parents worry about kids being exposed to sickness outside of school, in group activities or on the playground, as socialization increases.   Fortunately, you can get peace of mind by protecting your children’s health with powerful…

Digestive Health

Enzymes vs. Bitters

There are many digestive support products on the shelf, both over-the-counter pharmaceuticals and natural health supplements.  While some are designed to treat only a specific digestive issue or complaint, others are intended to support the body’s own digestive processes.   Two of these are digestive bitters and enzymes.  What are digestive enzymes?  Digestive enzymes are proteins…

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Bitters for Naturally Strong Digestion

“Happiness for me is largely a matter of digestion.”― Lin Yutang, The Importance of Living Heartburn, indigestion, constipation and bloating are all familiar – and uncomfortable – symptoms of sluggish digestion. Poor digestion is a too-common complaint among people of all ages and walks of life. But there’s a way to stimulate your digestion and…

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