Dear Michele: I have been searching for a natural room deodorizer. I have severe allergies and cannot use anything synthetic as it affects my breathing. While I like the fragrances that most products offer, I find that they only perfume the air but donʼt get rid of the smells. Any suggestions? -Sue from Vancouver Dear Sue: Great question, as for many th Read More

Dear Michele:   Recently, I find that I can’t sleep. And I’m sweating so much throughout the night that I have to get up to change my pajamas and sheets. On top of that, I get hot flashes during the day and am really irritable. I’m 47 years old. What can I do to make approaching menopause bearable?   -Kathi from Windsor     Dear Kath Read More

Michele,   I basically want to know the options when someone would like to lose weight.  What products do you recommend? Gina   Gina,   As I am sure you are aware, successful weight loss is more about healthy living than fad diets and other “quick” methodologies.  Reducing caloric intake, consuming quality foods (lean protein, healthy fats, fresh fruits a Read More

Michele, For the past few months I haven't been feeling very well. I feel tired all the time and have no energy. Is there anything that would help? Jennifer Jennifer,   There are a number of simple steps to help support energy and overall health. I would suggest you consider the following supplements   1)      Multi-vitamin – look for the nutrition ho Read More

Just a few weeks into the fall season, and it seems like everyone around you is already coughing and sneezing. Are you next? Not if you become proactive now and use preventative solutions to help ensure that your immune system is working optimally. So what can you do to maintain the optimal health necessary to help your body fight off those nasty bugs that cause respiratory infections and cold a Read More

Oil of Oregano is a very popular natural health supplement commonly used to help reduce upper respiratory infections. And up until a short time ago, oil of oregano was readily accepted by the NHPD (Natural Health Products Directorate) and met Health Canada regulations. But that may soon change. And not necessarily for the better. According to the CHFA (Canadian Health Food Association), "He Read More

Well for those of us in our forties and fifties we well remember the introduction of the Chia Pet around the late seventies. As a kid, I must say it was a rather amazing creation in my childhood. And although chia, a whole grain has been used since Ancient times, its revival in the health/food industry is growing at an accelerated rate these last few years. So for those of you who are still pla Read More

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