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Are Natural Supplements unsafe?

10/12/2013

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There was a recent study on supplements that found contaminants in the some herbal formulas. Things not listed on the labe, but found within the productl. You can click the link to the article below.

There are segments of health care products that do not go through the same rigorous testing as others. And often, these misleading claims on the bottles are left unknown for years.

When choosing supplements, more money doesn't necessarily ensure the best product, however, it's likely it does in many cases. When a company invests into 3rd party testing of their products, and searches out ingredients that are sourced ethically, sustainable, and clear of contaminants, that will result in a higher cost. There are also supplement ingredients that are more or less bioavailable to your body's cells. Meaning, some are better absorbed and utilized by your cells than others. If a supplement is not in a highly absorbable form, there is little benefit, and possible disadvantages to consuming that product.

Professional products sold by healthcare practitioners, including Naturopathic doctors, go through rigorous 3rd party testing to ensure the quality and efficacy of their products.

When it comes to your health, spend the money. You only have one body. Invest well!

When you know better, you do better!

http://www.cbc.ca/m/touch/health/story/1.1959278

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The Worst 4 Chemicals in Skin Care to Avoid!

12/2/2012

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We are constantly being exposed to chemicals. Eating mostly organic (especially the dirty dozen) is a step in the right direction as we eat everyday. Another great step in reducing the chemical storm that is all around us, is avoiding chemicals in our skin care products! Some of these chemicals are known hormone disrupters, and in my practice, I see that this is a main problem in the majority of my clients.

There are so many things that we can not change, why not change the things we CAN?

Read this short article below to learn the 4 Big Bad chemicals in skin care products that you want to avoid!

http://www.organicauthority.com/delicious-beauty/4-big-bad-beauty-ingredients-to-avoid.html

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Make your Own Non-Toxic Perfume

9/6/2012

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Everyone wants to smell good!  Most people have several bottles of perfume.  One thing that you may not know is that most perfumes are laden with harsh chemicals.  So you're paying a lot of money to smell good with poison.

An alternative to that is to build your own perfume, naturally.  You can use essential oils of your choice to mix and match and form your own unique fragrance.  


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5 Reasons to Eat Chia Seeds

8/19/2012

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Chia Seeds have been around since 1500 B.C., and only recently, have they started to regain popularity.  And rightly so.  'New' health foods seem to pop up every few months claiming all sort of health benefits.  During these times where health is exploding exponentially from year to year, chia is one health food that is well deserving of the spot light.  Read on to discover why chia seeds can be an easy addition to your diet.

5 Reasons why you want to eat Chia Seeds:

1.  Omega 3's
Chia seeds have an incredible amount of essential fatty acids, especially considering their size.  With a 1 oz serving, you get an outstanding 5000mg of omega 3's!

2.  Fiber
Chia seeds also have a high fiber content of 11 grams per 1 oz serving.  Great for feeling fuller longer and slowing the release of sugar into the blood stream, thus keeping your energy levels stable.

3.  Protein
Chia seeds provide 5 grams of protein per 2 tbsp.  A simple way to add protein to your morning oatmeal or shake.

4.  Antioxidants
Chia seeds also provide a bounty of vitamins and minerals, and as such, provides the body with a solid dose of antioxidants to help combat the high oxidative stress your body is constantly battling.

5.  Weight Loss
Among the many benefits are weight loss.  One reason is the low glycemic load of chia - meaning that it does not spike blood glucose and thus no insulin spike occurs, which would otherwise drive glucose into your cells at a faster rate, resulting in an increased conversion to triglycerides - which is then stored in adipocytes (fat cells).

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'Unhealthy' Health foods marketed towards Children!

11/15/2011

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The current school cafeterias out there are filled with essentially, junk food!  So many parents opt to pack their child's lunch & snacks for the day.  Unfortunately, due to a strong media source, parents are often lead to believe that the choices of snacks that they pack for their children are not healthy at all, being loaded with sugar!  The #1 thing you should always aim to avoid!

Here is an excellent article depicting some unhealthy snacks to avoid feeding to your child and to yourself.

http://blogs.babble.com/family-kitchen/2011/10/26/10-most-unhealthy-health-foods-for-kids/?pid=4981#slideshow


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