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December 14, 2020 Editorial Team

Top teas for winter wellness

By Rebecca Mullins, RHN

One of the easiest and most delightful ways to equip your immune system is by drinking herbal teas. Herbal teas are made from fresh or dried flowers, leaves, seeds or roots of herbs.

There is something … [More...]

Desserts Healthy Recipes

December 14, 2020 Editorial Team

Almond Butter Buckeye’s

By Jamie Lynn Shaw, BHSc, CNP, PTS, NNCP

Give this simple but delicious recipe a try over the holiday season for a guilt-free treat!

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups almond butter of choice (can also swap almond butter for organic peanut

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Holistic Nutrition & Prevention

December 14, 2020 Editorial Team

Real immunity

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

Dear Nutritionist,

I am the proud grandmother of 3 beautiful, young grandchildren. I want the best for them. But I worry. When I visit them they are almost always sick. They bring colds and flus … [More...]

Since the subconscious mind is 30,000 times more powerful than the conscious mind, and 90 per cent of our thoughts are repetitive and mainly negative, it’s small wonder that so few people have success keeping their New Year’s resolutions. But … [More...]

Natural Healing Sponsored Posts

December 14, 2020 Editorial Team

Menopause symptom relief

Research shows some natural alternatives to hormone therapy are more effective than conjugated estrogen for relief of some of the symptoms of menopause, like vaginal dryness. This is good news for women who are looking for relief, without the common … [More...]

Holistic Nutrition & Prevention Sponsored Posts

December 14, 2020 Editorial Team

80s study finds common vitamin stops flu in its tracks

Mega doses of one common vitamin can help reduce symptoms of virus-induced respiratory infections by up to 85 per cent, and even prevent the onset of symptoms, according to findings of a clinical trial published over 20 years ago.

In … [More...]

Holistic Nutrition & Prevention Weight Loss & Fitness

November 20, 2020 Editorial Team

Dear Nutritionist,

I read your column and wonder if there is anything I can do for sugar cravings. I can’t stop the cravings for something sweet, no matter what I eat I need a sweet. I never used to be like this! … [More...]

Ask a Naturopath

November 20, 2020 Editorial Team

EVERYDAY GREEN CLEANING

A practical guide to making your own green cleaning products

by Patricia Boutin, EcoDesigner

May this journey I share to uplift you beyond the mundane and toxic world of household cleaning! In this article I am sharing tips and recipes … [More...]

Holistic Nutrition & Prevention

October 22, 2020 Editorial Team

Fall detox: prep your system for colder months ahead

By Rebecca Mullins, RHN

We think of spring as the season for cleansing, and while a fall cleanse may seem counterintuitive, as the maples in Northern Ontario shed their leaves before the winter snow flies, it’s the season to consider … [More...]

Snacks and sundries

October 21, 2020 Editorial Team

Toasted pumpkin seed snack

By Rebecca Mullins, RHN

Ingredients:

Seeds from one large pumpkin
2 tsp sea salt or Himalayan salt, separated
One lime, juice and zest
½ tbsp ground cumin
½ tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted

Remove seeds and pulp … [More...]

Author: Editorial Team

Top teas for winter wellness

Almond Butter Buckeye’s

Real immunity

Manifest your best life

Menopause symptom relief

80s study finds common vitamin stops flu in its tracks

Dear Nutritionist,

EVERYDAY GREEN CLEANING

Fall detox: prep your system for colder months ahead

Toasted pumpkin seed snack