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In the worship of Demeter, goddess of the harvest, the ancient Greeks beheld the mysteries of life itself in the simplicity of the single grain of wheat. They understood the incredible potential of the tiny seed. In it lies the power to sustain, nourish and satisfy. In the germination and sprouting process is contained the vital energies which transform the seed into a tall strong plant which can ultimately reproduce itself many times over. And so today we are rediscovering, in our own homes, these very mysteries.Read now
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Life is Good at the Factors Farm
Read nowLocated on United Boulevard in Coquitlam BC, Natural Fators Farm is the newest extension of a local natural comapny that has been around since 1950! Today, Natural Factors is one of the largest manufacturers of nutritional products in North America....
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Shiitake Mushrooms
Read nowLong a symbol of longevity in Asia because of their health-promoting properties, shiitake mushrooms have been used medicinally by the Chinese for more than 6,000 years. More recently, their rich, smoky flavor has endeared them to American taste buds. These...
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What is Reishi?
Read nowRed Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), commonly known as Ling Zhi in Chinese, is a herbal mushroom known to have miraculous health benefits. So what's so good about red reishi? It is non-toxic and can be taken daily without any side effects...
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Cordyceps the Magic Mushroom: What 'The Caterpillar Fungus' Can Do For You
Read nowWhen you think about it, energy is perhaps the most valuable commodity on the planet. Humans go to extremes to make certain that they have an excess of it on hand, whether it's to fuel their economies, their vehicles, or...
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FEATURED PRODUCT - VINPOCETINE
Read nowPublished http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24598438 Neurosci Lett. 2014 Apr 30;566:247-51. doi: 10.1016/j.neulet.2014.02.045. Epub 2014 Mar 2. Anti-inflammatory effects of Vinpocetine on the functional expression of nuclear factor-kappa B and tumor necrosis factor-alpha in a rat model of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. Wang H1, Zhang...
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FEATURED PRODUCT - ASTAXANTHIN
Read nowAstaxanthin Plus by Prairie Naturals is a keeper! Mother Nature’s super antioxidant trio for good vision and healthy aging! Prairie Naturals Astaxanthin Plus is a synergistic blend of three super potent, natural-source carotenoid antioxidants – Astaxanthin (from (AstaRealTM), Lutein and...
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NEW PRODUCT - Gandalf Astaxanthin
Read nowAn antioxidant for the maintenance of good health Astaxanthin is both a fat and water soluble antioxidant in the carotenoid family. It has been shown to have a much stronger antioxidant activity than many other types, including vitamin E, C,...
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Nuts could save your life
Read nowMore proof that nut consumption is part of a healthy lifestyle. Background: The consumption of nuts has long been promoted as beneficial for one’s health as they are a source of folate, niacin, vitamins E and B6, as well as...