Healthy Living Makes a Difference

The liver weighs about 4 pounds and is the body’s largest and hardest working internal organ. A healthy liver fulfills over 500 functions, holds about thirteen percent of the body’s blood supply at any given moment, and filters over a litre of blood each minute.

Acupuncture has been around for centuries, originating in China as far back as 100 BC. It has become one of the most widely used and accepted alternative therapies in the western world.

Kombucha is an ancient fermented tonic made from sweetened black tea. Once cultured, this beverage contains a host of beneficial bacteria, yeasts, and acids from its mother culture, referred to as a SCOBY.

Whether your main concerns are skin conditions, scars and blemishes, dryness and oiliness, aging or sun damage, there are common practical ways to support the skin, from both in and out.

Curcumin is the yellow pigment found in turmeric (Curcuma longa). Turmeric is a member of the ginger family and is a principal spice used in Indian cuisine.

With over 20 years of experience in the holistic health and wellness field Nelson Narciso, DNM, is a holistic nutritionist, herbalist, Reiki practitioner and member of the Examining Board of Natural Medicine Practitioners and the Canadian Society for Orthomolecular Medicine.

Poor nutrition and dehydration can lead to decreased energy levels and physical performance. Healthy Ingredients in adequate portions and Plenty of Water can help maintain muscle, increase energy and support metabolism.

According to local baker, Holly Sobering, “Sourdough bread takes time…long and slow fermentation is the key to delicious healthy bread… it is an art.” So what exactly is sourdough and how is it different?

February is Heart Health month. According to The Heart and Stroke Foundation “Heart disease affects 1.3 million Canadians…and 8 in 10 cases of premature heart disease and stroke is preventable through healthy lifestyle behaviours.”

Shea Butter is a fatty extract from the shea nuts which is found in the shea fruit produced by the shea (karate) tree. Shea trees grow naturally in the dry Savannah region of West Africa, and the area of Northern Uganda, and Southern Sudan.