33,000 square foot facility expands Canadian company’s capacity to produce natural plant-based medicines andwill bring more jobs to Ottawa Valley region. Building on 33 years of success as a leading provider of plant-based medicine in Canada, St. Francis Herb Farm (StFrancisHerbFarm.com) recently shared an update on Project Next Generation, their expansion plan for a new…
Spring is just around the corner – a season that brings about a natural urge to shake off the stagnancy of winter and clear the way for fresh energy! This time of year, many people seek “detoxes,” aiming to shed some pounds, improve skin, increase energy, or just do some general maintenance for the body!…
It’s no secret that women have specific health needs. They have a unique physiology, which is reflected in aspects of hormonal, mental, structural – and cardiovascular health.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the heart is known as the “king of all organs”, representing self awareness, the ability to connect, and the key to living a fulfilling, happy life. The heart is the centre of the cardiovascular system – an elaborate network of veins and arteries that flow blood into every area of the…
Stress is a part of everyone’s life. But today’s fast-paced lifestyles paired with current events have us feeling full of anxiety! A healthy stress response is essential to survival: when we perceive threats, the body “adapts” with a series of physiological changes to reduce the impact. With constant, extreme, or long-term stress the body’s resilience…
We spend almost a third of our lives sleeping – or at least we should be. A lot goes on behind closed eyes – our bodies are actually quite busy when we’re not awake. Throughout a night’s sleep the body performs key functions related to growth, development, hormone balance, cardiovascular system repair, emotional and cognitive…
Heartburn, indigestion, constipation, and bloating are common symptoms of sluggish digestion. Fortunately, there are simple, natural remedies that can help! Digestion is a cascade of physiological events that start before you even put food in your mouth. That anticipatory “mouthwatering” effect is your digestive system kicking into action. Digestive prompting can also come from something…
Cold and flu season is upon us, and many are scrambling to find the best over-the-counter medicine for sore throat and cough, among other uncomfortable symptoms. But there is a well-known plant medicine that can offer the body both natural and effective support, to not only relieve symptoms, but also fight back against seasonal viruses…
Cold and flu season keeps us on our toes with the many different “bugs” being passed around: stomachflu, strep throat, sinus infections, common colds… it seems we’re always on watch for the latest sickness. Many illnesses can be attributed to two types of microbes: viruses and bacteria, and it’s important to know what you’re dealing…
Cold and flu season arrives along with cooler, drier air – a pairing that makes us all more vulnerable to lung and bronchial issues. Deep rattling chest congestion, dry hacking coughs, and heaviness in the chest are all sure signs of respiratory irritation or infection – that can range from mildly irritating to keeping you…
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