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We live in a dirty world, filled with air and water pollution, and hormone-altering and cell-damaging chemicals in our foods and in our personal care products. Likewise, we create our own toxic by-products as a result of natural biochemical processes in the body, including stress.We have several built-in methods of detoxification, including the lymph and circulatory systems, liver and intestines; toxins are excreted through the kidneys, bowels, l…

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Summer is a time of fun and frolic in the sun. It is also a time of poor eating, disrupted routines and travel. How do you still enjoy everything that summer has to offer and stay healthy doing so? These 5 tips can help.1. Eat healthy! Summer is a wonderful time to take advantage of all of the amazing produce Canada has to offer! Fresh fruits and vegetables are not only nourishing but they are filled with water to keep you hydrated. As always, wa…

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Outrageous claims about the benefits of coconut oil abound on the internet, ranging from falsehoods about it being a cure for serious disease, to its ability to resurrect your dead dog (OK, so this was a tongue-in-cheek piece in a literary journal). There’s no doubt, though, that coconut oil does have some great health benefits, including the following four uses for this natural oil:1. Emergency SunblockThat’s right, coconut oil can be used as a…

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What is a Whole Food?A food is considered whole when it has not been processed, changed, or refined in any way. Whole foods include fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and animal products such as meat and eggs.In whole foods, there exists a natural balance of the three macromolecules: protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Although essential for our growth and survival, it is the micronutrients that we are more often depleted in since these are often…

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At this very moment, trillions of microscopic bacteria are clinging to the walls of your digestive tract. Their presence is so vital that when their well-balanced populations are disrupted by illness, antibiotics, stress, or poor food choices, health problems can arise.Thankfully, humans have been using probiotics for thousands of years to replenish and maintain gut microflora. Although probiotics work in the digestive tract, their health benefit…

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