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Prioritize Bone Health to Prevent Osteoporosis
Bone Health Basics Did you know that our bones continue to grow until we’re about 30 years old? When you reach this age, your bones will likely be the strongest and densest they’ll ever be. Bone…
Autism and Vitamin D Connection
Autism – or autism spectrum disorder – appears during early childhood and interferes with a person’s ability to communicate with others and interact socially. According to the Autism Society, the prevalence of autism is growing. Between…
Naturally Done Up
Read another blog post from our store’s founder, author Thomas Martindale from his many travels in the Upper Yukon around 1913. Then read today’s sequel. Here is a glimpse into women’s lives more than a hundred…
Multiple Sclerosis and Gut Microbiome Link
March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month, a time to get the word out about the causes, symptoms and treatments available for this debilitating autoimmune disease. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, MS occurs…
Reduce Stroke With Eggs
Easter Eggs and Stroke Traditionally Easter is a time to consider (and decorate) the humble egg. It’s the season to consider new life from humble beginnings. Did you know consuming an egg each day can help…
Fresh Ways to Make a Bulletproof Latte
Are you a morning person? Does your day’s masterpiece come first thing? You may have heard about adding a rich source of fat to your morning coffee to make a “bulletproof latte” especially if you’re striving…
Avocados for Healthy Eyes and Better Cognition
February is not only National Avocado Month, it’s also Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. Did you know that avocados play a key role in eye and brain health? They contain lutein, a carotenoid that is the colorful…
Love Your Heart: Nutrients Prolong Life, Reduce Inflammation
February is heart health month, a time to pause and consider what you can do to love your heart. Following are two studies for you to read that make the connection between nutrients and your heart…
Tart Cherry Helps You Sleep
Older people often have insomnia, but standard medications can increase falls and have other side effects. In this pilot study, eight adults over age 50 with confirmed insomnia took a placebo or 240 ml of…
