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Sea Buckthorn
Sea buckthorn has captivated the natural health food industry recently. It's in everything from soaps to ice cream. You can eat it, you can drink it, and you can even smear it on your skin. So, why the fuss over a prickly little plant?
A thorny, deciduous shrub, sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) is no pushover in its natural environment. Both drought and salt resistant, it can withstand harsh weather and temperatures as low as -40° C. Yet, despite sea buckthorn's tough demeanour, within its bright orange berries dwells an extraordinary nutritional wealth-a wealth that has piqued the interest of natural health food professionals everywhere.
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No Bed of Roses
The good-night wish, "Sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite" may have lost its charm with the recent spate of bedbug outbreaks. Across Canada reported cases of bedbug infestations have increased as much as 600 percent in the past decade.
Tiny and furtive, bedbugs can easily stow away in luggage. With high volumes of international travellers, hotels can be easily infested, becoming hubs where travellers pick up and bring home the pests. If you're planning a trip, here are some tips to keeping bug-free both abroad and at home.
Review and Inspect
Read online hotel reviews; guests often post bedbug encounters.
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The Power of a Positive Mindset
I'm often asked for simple tips for achieving optimal health. Here are my three top tips: 1. Make the decision to change; 2.
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Wellness Show 2008
The 16th Annual Wellness Show & February 1, 2, and 3 at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre&promises to enlighten, engage, and encourage attendees in their quest to find balance.
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Going Carless
The love of my life is the 1969 Toyota Corolla that I bought in high school and have driven ever since.
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Probiotic Power
You may have heard of probiotics, or good bacteria, but what you may not realize is just how good they are.
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Be Eco-Hero
When I think about changing the way I live in order to help save the planet, I wonder, "What more can I do?
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Take It Off
'Tis the season for vowing to strip off those extra pounds you've been accumulating. A natural approach to weight loss that combines behaviour modification, healthy, controlled eating, daily exercise, and weight-loss support supplements is your best bet for success.
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Let the Light in with Lutein
The macula is the area of the retina where images are focused. It is the portion of the eye responsible for fine vision.
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