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 The new year is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. If you're looking to improve your health and well-being, there are some key habits you can adopt to get started on the right foot. Eating nutritious meals, exercising...

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? You're not alone. In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get bogged down by the demands of work, family, and social obligations. The good news is, there are many things you can do...

Did you know that sleep is just as important as diet and exercise when it comes to maintaining your health? Sleep plays an important role in our overall health and wellbeing. It helps to restore physical, mental, and emotional energy...

As the weather starts to cool down, many people's thoughts turn to cozy fires, warm drinks, and comfort food. But just because it's getting colder outside doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to healthy eating. In fact, fall is...

Five Tips to Help Keep You and Your Family Healthy The cold and flu season is officially upon us, and that means it's more important than ever to take steps to stay healthy. Whether you're fighting off a cold or...

It's that time of year again when kids are getting ready to head back to school! Along with stocking up on notebooks, pencils, and paper, it's important to make sure your kids are primed and ready for learning with some...

Sun Protection/Skincare damage Summer is here, and with that comes the promise of sunshine and good vibes! We know that the sun often gets a bad rep for being the leading cause of premature aging, and skin cancer, and is...

Hippocrates, one of the most famous Greek physicians, once said, “Let food be thy medicine and let thy medicine be food”. This was way back in 440 BC, therefore, managing symptoms through diet is nothing new and there’s a reason...

  Allergy season is among us and for some people, it can be a real struggle! Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance — such as pollen, bee venom or pet dander — or a food...

Manufacturers of vitamins and supplements are required by law to list on their labels which vitamins and minerals they contain and in what quantities. However, if you look closely, you’ll notice a section called “Other Ingredients.” These ingredients do not...

At the Organic Grocer, we pride ourselves in knowing and understanding how everyday foods can give us the vitamins and nutrients we need for our bodies to fight off viruses and stay healthy. In a lot of cases when people...

Guest blog post by:  Chef Colette Nickerson Founder and Owner of Body Fuels Inc. Vancouver, BC   What is a cleanse or detox program? A cleanse or detox program is a period of time where you choose to either eat...