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A Wellness Plan for Easing Into Fall

Here’s your guide to easing into fall with wellness in mind—body, mind and routine.

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Your Guide to Complete Seasonal Allergy Relief 

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Hello Spring! Bringing longer, warmer, brighter days… and hay fever.  While budding trees and blooming flowers are beautiful, they can also trigger seasonal symptoms,  including runny nose, itching, coughing, and sneezing (oh – the sneezing!), which affect between 20-25% of Canadians.  Sure, there are over-the-counter antihistamines and allergy sprays, but they can come with side effects like drowsiness, dry mouth, and fatigue – and the symptoms still come back in full force. What you may not know is there is an … Continued

Why is it so important that SmartSweets have no sugar alcohols?

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Sugar alcohols, despite their name, aren’t quite the same as the sugar we typically think of. These sweeteners, such as xylitol, erythritol, sorbitol, and mannitol, are commonly used as sugar substitutes in various products, from chewing gum to sugar-free candies and even some beverages. But what exactly are sugar alcohols, why are they so prevalent … Continued

Meet the Farmer: Grass Root Dairies

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Behind every bottle of milk that will soon fill your child’s glass at dinner and behind every wedge of gouda about to be sliced for a gathering…is a family farm. The hardworking, passionate dairy farmers and cheesemakers whose products fill our shelves have been carefully selected because they share our values and meet our standards: … Continued

The Skinny Herb?

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You can’t watch a TV show or scroll your phone without seeing some ad for the drugs Ozempic or Wegovy and other medications for type II diabetes. The recent interest and demand for these medications has less to do with diabetes and more with people seeking it as a weight loss solution. Since 2021 there … Continued

Start a Skin Cycling Routine

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When dermatologist Whitney Bowe, MD first shared the concept of ‘skin cycling’ on TikTok, unlike some trends born on social media, the beauty industry immediately took note. Rooted in dermatology, skin cycling is a routine that cycles between nights when actives are used for deep exfoliation and renewal, and nights when nourishing creams and serums … Continued

Back to Basics: Let’s Talk Fibre

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When modifying dietary habits, it is common to focus on analyzing calorie intake and the amounts of added sugars, fats, proteins and carbohydrates. However, one vital nutrient that tends to be overlooked is dietary fibre. While fibre is not a hot topic or buzz word, it is something we should take note of since our … Continued

The Seed Oil Contr-OIL-versy

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Are seed oils to blame for increased inflammation, weight gain and poor health? Social media is slathered with critic-oil opinions of specific seed oils recently, so we greased up and slid down the rabbit hole on the topic to help you decide if you need an oil change or not.What are seed oils and what … Continued

Mastering Daily Wellness: A Holistic Approach with Quest®

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In the hustle and bustle of modern life, achieving optimal well-being is a journey worth undertaking. Enter Quest® Super Once A Day Timed-release, a game-changer in the realm of daily nutrition. This comprehensive guide aims to unravel the secrets of holistic wellness, showcasing how integrating this advanced supplement into your routine can be the key … Continued

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