Having enough Vitamin D is important for a number of reasons, including maintaining healthy bones and teeth; it may also protect against a range of conditions such as cancer, type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis. Vitamin D has multiple roles in the body, helping to maintain the health of bones and teeth.

Having enough Vitamin D is important for a number of reasons, including maintaining healthy bones and teeth; it may also protect against a range of conditions such as cancer, type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis. Vitamin D has multiple roles in the body, helping to maintain the health of bones and teeth.

Having enough Vitamin D is important for a number of reasons, including maintaining healthy bones and teeth; it may also protect against a range of conditions such as cancer, type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis. Vitamin D has multiple roles in the body, helping to maintain the health of bones and teeth.

Carrier oils are specific oils that are used in combination with essential oils in order to dilute them and alter their absorption rate. Why would you need to dilute a carrier oil? Essential oils can be extremely potent, so you only need a very small amount to take...

We take for granted that what we hear or watch is fact, and since there must be some authoritative figure to tell us what we are hearing is true. There must be some validity in research and it must be fact as someone is telling us based on that said research.

Glyphosate is an herbicide and crop desiccant. It is applied to the leaves of plants to kill both broadleaf plants and grasses. Worldwide, more than 9 million tons of the chemical glyphosate have been sprayed onto fields. Farmers quickly adopted glyphosate, especially...

You might be hearing some buzz about MCT Oil Powder and Ketones, and how they may assist with weight loss and management. MCT oil is able to aid in putting the body into a state of ketosis. Ketones are chemicals produced in your liver. You...

Helping you Age Gracefully Selenomethionine is required by the body as a trace element for production of glutathione peroxidise. It protects cells and tissues from free radicals (which cause aging and disease). In addition to protecting cells and tissue....

To detox or not to... You can often hear me say, that you clean your car, your house, why not the house you live in - your body. As we age we accumulate debris in the form of toxins. These are environmental; such as pollution, heavy metals, parasites, fungus...

Georgian Health Foods is pleased to now offer the Himalaya line of supplements and body care.  This is an 82 year old family owned business that has been growing, harvesting and producing their very own line of ayurvedic herbs. From India, the Himalaya Product line is...

Inflammatory Bowel Disease has many different names, IBS, Crohn’s, Colitis but what it really means is irritation to the digestive system.  The common symptoms can range from cramping, diarrhea, constipation, blood in the stool, or all of them combined….Many suffer...

Those of us who consider omitting any type of animal sourced food or nutrients because of health issues or ethical reasons are known as Vegan.  This means we eat plant sources which consist of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and nutritional oils from the same sources...

In North America we believe that with sanitary conditions, great medical advancement and educated population that we have no reason to think about parasites and other bugs that take residence in our bodies. What do parasites/worms do to you and why are they important...

Why am I writing about sunscreens? Especially since the media, your doctor and everyone else you know says you should use sunscreen, and also concedes that the higher numbers equal better protection. You head over to the pharmacy, the big box store or anyplace else...

Summer is here and an ice cream cone should hit the spot about now.....Be careful of what you buy.  Many are more chemical pools than having to do with a contented cow. Sundaes, banana splits or that ice cream soda is more a mixture of antifreeze, oil paints, paint...

GMO means Genetically Modified Organism and they are plants that have had their genetic material engineered by someone or altered. It is a technology where the genes and DNA have been manipulated of the plant. These are the building blocks of all living things. Genes...

There are more than 400 types of bacteria in our digestive tract made up of many types of strains.  You have heard of lactobacillus, bifidobacteria, rheumanococcus, streptococcus. Some of these are friendly, others not so much.  Lactic acid producing bacteria protect...

Bowel Movements. This is one subject that people don't want to talk about. Most think it is a yucky topic and are ashamed that they eliminate......well, guess what? We all do, the Queen does, your favourite celebrity, musician or loved one does....and if they don't,...

Who is in the driver's seat? Where is the man you married and when did he change? As women age and they start to experience premenopausal or menopausal symptoms, they often wonder what happened to them....but more importantly, what happened to their man? As men start...

I found parenting to be the hardest job I ever had.   There are no manuals, no books that tell you exactly how your "model" works and what if you have more than one "model"?  I have three kids and each one is very different.  You parents will know what I am talking...

How do I know I have it? Here is a list of common symptoms of adrenal Fatigue: Feeling "Burnt Out" Wake at 3 A.M. and can't get back to sleep Dark circles or "bags" under the eyes Trouble losing weight Blood pressure/sugar problems These symptoms and more can be...

Many of you are having prescriptions filled for statin medications, as your test results have come back saying you have elevated cholesterol levels and the only way to combat this is to take meds or you may have a stroke or heart attack. CoQ10 or better CoEnzymeQ10 is...

We, as women have a lot of endurance and the fact that we have the ability to be in tune with our bodies is a blessing.  The issue I want to bring forth is that we have hormones that often go out of kilter, whether it be PMS, perimenopuause or actual menopause. I hear...

As I wrote earlier about the adrenal glands and how important it is to address these precious jewels, the stress component is primary to protecting them. Vital to taking stress into consideration, the B complex vitamins are of utmost importance and should be taken at...

I would like to apologize to each and every one of our newsletter subscribers and new readers. It has been some time since I wrote or sent anything to you. Much has happened in that time. Mainly, our beloved staff member Jan, who you know from both stores, and my...

Why You Should Not Be Afraid Of It There is a lot of talk recently about bacteria and how you should be very careful of them. We are now sterilizing our hands, our counters and our loved ones. What we are also talking about is probiotics, and those are the good guys…....

I needed to catch your attention. I hope I have it and yes, I will discuss both. We as a society are having more health issues, are fatter and on a constant cycle of dieting and relying on doctors to keep us well. We in turn have given away our power to others, such...

I really, really HATE this word. It is a multi billion dollar industry, that has spawned a host of problems, mostly for women. It is a word that kids know, people are perpetually on one and we buy so much product or pay fees to join so many clubs in order to get to...

The Facts you NEED to Know Dr Gifford-Jones wrote a comprehensive articel on Coenzyme Q10 which outlines all the benefits of thisenzyme and why you shold include it into your health supplement routine. Coenzyme is vital for cardiovascular health and as we age, we need...