Pollinators! These amazing creatures move from plant to plant helping to transport and exchange genetic information to aid in reproduction of seeds and fruits. Pollinators are crucial for both biodiversity and healthy food webs! Fact: A major threat to pollinators is pesticide use. In targeting crop-damaging pests, valuable pollinators are killed as well. Pollinators are present in…
Nettle (Urtica dioica) is named from the Latin word “uro” meaning “to burn”. Named such for the stinging effect the plant can have on those who handle them. Nettles have tiny, hollow hairlike spikes called trichomes that contain chemicals on their leaves and stem that can cause redness, swelling, and/or itching upon contact. Native to: Europe, northern…
Astragalus membranaceus – “Astragalus” comes from the Greek word for the anklebones or knucklebones of sheep. It is a member of the Fabaceae family, along with peas, legumes and beans, bearing similar characteristics of fern-like foliage and seed pods typical of this plant family. Native to: Mongolia, Korea, and the northern and eastern regions of…
During allergy season, the great outdoors often takes the blame as pollen and leaf mold bloom into the air. But there may be something lurking within that is heightening your sensitivity to allergens. You’re probably aware that hay fever symptoms like watering eyes, itchiness, sneezing, fatigue, are a result of your immune system reacting to…
When seasonal allergies strike, they can strike fast and hard! If you’ve experienced feeling inflamed, itchy, or fatigued from seasonal allergies, you would do anything to ease the discomfort. Our Allergy Relief formulas offer fast relief and help you get to the root cause of symptoms. Best of all, they can be safely combined for…
Hello Spring! Bringing longer, warmer, brighter days… and hay fever. While budding trees and blooming flowers are beautiful, they can also trigger seasonal symptoms, including runny nose, itching, coughing, and sneezing (oh – the sneezing!), which affect between 20-25% of Canadians. Sure, there are over-the-counter antihistamines and allergy sprays, but they can come with side effects like…
Do you dread the onset of seasonal allergies and hay fever (rhinitis) – and the itchiness, congestion, and fatigue that come with them? With changing seasons, it’s common for allergy sufferers to reach for the usual over-the-counter antihistamines for relief. While these formulas can suppress some irritating symptoms, they often leave you feeling drowsy, dry,…
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