Cold and flu be gone
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We all adhere to the motto “the fresher, the better” when it comes to the fruits, vegetables, or cooking herbs we choose at our local grocery or natural health food shop. They smell better, and they t
Future Thinking
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Zap those zits!
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No matter the weather, Norbert hikes daily in one of the steep-trailed nature parks in his city. A retired computer specialist, he is an avid photographer, up to date with the latest in the field. He
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Seniors Turn to Medical Cannabis
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You don’t have to look far to find someone who is experiencing work-related stress. There are many potential causes for the combination of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion also known as burn
We Need to Nurture Lifelong Bone and Joint Health
We all dream of a long and vibrant life. And, in Canada, we’re living longer than ever before, with average life expectancy now topping 80 years. Long and vibrant lives imply healthy lives free of pa
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