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Food For Thought

Food For Thought

We all know someone who is affected by Dementia or Alzheimer’s.  Alzheimer’s is the most common form of Dementia, it contributes to 60-70% of cases.  It is estimated 5-8% of the population over 60 years old has Dementia.  Some call it...

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HOLY GUACAMOLE !

HOLY GUACAMOLE !

Avocado gets a lot of attention for being the rich kid.  They say we have to give up smashed avo on toast if we ever want to buy a house.  But does avocado deserve all of the hype it gets? Facts About Avocado: Avocado was originally called...

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What Liv is Currently Eating 02/08/19

What Liv is Currently Eating 02/08/19

(Latest photo of me) We all go through phases of cooking the same meal, whizzing up the same smoothie, and reaching in the cupboard to pull out the same snack.  A Nutritionist is no different.  Habit removes the stress and time spent hovering...

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Top 10 Reasons Why You Need Zinc

Top 10 Reasons Why You Need Zinc

Zinc is like the middle child, screaming for attention.  Move over magnesium!  Here is why you should be considering zinc… Zinc is involved in over 200 enzymatic pathways in the body. It is a co-factor which converts one substance into...

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Leaky Gut & Digestion ABC’s

Leaky Gut & Digestion ABC’s

Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice – 1 tablespoon 15-20 minutes before meals to aid digestion. Bone broth – 1-2 cups per day, drink chicken broth straight or use chicken/beef broth as a base for soups and cooking. Chia and flax seeds...

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Winter Wellness Tonic

Winter Wellness Tonic

Winter Wellness Tonic is a potent, immune-boosting formula.  Echinacea “blend” features as the main ingredient, which is a combination of both Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea purpurea.  Research shows that the blend of these two Echinacea...

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Stress Less Tonic

Stress Less Tonic

Stress Less Tonic contains both adaptogenic and adrenal tonic properties to specifically target the adrenal glands and combat stress.  Withania and Siberian ginseng are adaptogenic herbs.  Adaptogens enhance the body’s resilience and help the...

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Spotless Skin for Girls Tonic

Spotless Skin for Girls Tonic

Spotless Skin for Girls Tonic is a unique formula targeted to balance hormones, and additionally, provide antibacterial and cleansing properties.  The herb Chaste tree is used to rebalance female hormones.  Hormone imbalance is largely...

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Sleep Deep Tonic

Sleep Deep Tonic

Sleep Deep Tonic helps to promote restful sleep.  All four herbs, Passion flower, Valerian, Kava, Hops, have hypnotic and sedative properties.  “Hypnotic” herbs will not hypnotise you!  They induce drowsiness and sleep.  Sedative herbs are known...

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Liver Detox Tonic

Liver Detox Tonic

Liver Detox Tonic features two key herbs, Milk thistle and Globe artichoke.  These medicinal herbs are known to support liver detoxification, and also aid in liver regeneration.  The liver is the only organ in the body that has the ability to...

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Hello Sunshine Tonic

Hello Sunshine Tonic

Hello Sunshine Tonic is your ray of sunshine on your dark, grey days.  St. John’s wort is a natural alternative for depression, anxiety, nervousness, restlessness, obsessive compulsive disorder, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).  Both...

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Happy Tummy Tonic

Happy Tummy Tonic

Happy Tummy Tonic is formulated to aid good digestion.  This tonic may alleviate symptoms of poor digestion e.g. bloating, flatulence, nausea, pain, spasm, and inflammation.  Happy Tummy may reduce the effects of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). ...

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