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Featured, Health, Pain Management, Podcast

Podcast Ep 51: Grant Connelly on The Silent Epidemic of Chronic Pain

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Vista Magazine

Chronic pain impacts the lives of 1 in 5 people in Canada, and 20% of the adult population in Europe. Chronic pain patients often suffer from depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, financial issues, and a lack of support as a result of their condition. If left too long, chronic pain can even result in physiological changes, such as a loss of grey matter in the prefrontal cortex.

October 22, 2021

Featured, Health, Supplements + Herbs

The Benefits of Canadian Sea Cucumber in a Modern Supplement

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Vista Magazine

AKSO Marine Biotech, Inc. is a leading dry sea cucumber processing company — one of the very few with a long history in Canada. On a mission to provide their customers with products made of high-quality Atlantic sea cucumber, they have been committed to quality, safety and sustainability for decades.

October 15, 2021

Featured, Nutrition, Parenting + Kids, Podcast

Podcast Ep 50: Healthy Beauty with Joy McCarthy

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Vista Magazine

Mom-preneur Joy McCarthy, founder of Joyous Health and author of 3 books on the topic of natural health, is our guest on today’s episode, which is brought to you by Life Choice’s Professional Therapeutic Medicine featuring their Fermented L-Glycine formulated by Dr Eldon Dahl. 90% of conventional products contain the “toxic 10,” and Joy’s motivation to create natural products was driven by her desire to eliminate these chemicals from her life, and the life of her young daughter.

October 15, 2021

Featured, Mindfulness, Stress

Go Back to School With These Cannabis Essentials

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Kelly Ebbert

Going back to school can be quite a whirlwind. Stress levels are always on the rise, from teachers grappling with lesson plans to university students trekking back to campus to parents sending their little ones off to school for the first time. Stress can manifest itself in unique ways, causing tension issues, headaches and anxiety. Mitigate this year’s back-to-school stress with cannabis. The cannabis and hemp plants are constantly undergoing studies to learn more about their potentially beneficial effects on the human body.

October 8, 2021

Family, Featured, Nutrition, Parenting + Kids

Whole Foods: 6 Foods to Help Kids Stay Focused

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Kristin Van Vloten

When your kids return to school, they’re asked to sit still, stay focused, and learn. That’s tough without good nutritional support. So here are the foods that will help them succeed.

October 8, 2021

Featured, Functional Foods, Membership Only Content, Nutrition

Functional Foods: Kefir

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Kristin Van Vloten

With thirty different strains of good bacteria, this fermented milk drink has been supporting vibrant health for thousands of years. Made from animal milk and a starter compound of bacteria and yeast, it contains a complex and beneficial microbial brew. Its name is even derived from the Turkish word keyif, which means “feeling good.”

October 8, 2021

Featured, Health, Membership Only Content, Q&A

Day in the Life: Alyssa & Taylor

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Vista Magazine

Alyssa and Taylor are sisters showing the world that living gluten-free doesn’t have to feel so daunting. So whether you’ve been recently diagnosed, are looking for information to support a Celiac family member, or you’re looking for tried and true yummy recipes, they’re here to help.

October 8, 2021

Family, Featured, Membership Only Content, Parenting + Kids

Big Thirst: 3 Eye-Opening Statistics About Children and Anxiety

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Kristin Van Vloten

If your child struggles with anxiety, you are far from alone. It’s a heartbreaking issue: far too many children are impacted by anxiety. But, defined loosely as difficulty coping calmly with situations that most other people find easy, it’s a pattern many parents will recognize. While it’s a common problem, giving anxious children tools for coping is sadly relatively uncommon. As the statistics below will demonstrate, anxiety in children is a phenomenon we’re learning to recognize but still slow to treat.

October 8, 2021

Family, Featured, Membership Only Content, Parenting + Kids

Why ‘Potential’ is a Dangerous Word for Parenting

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Andrea Markusich

Imagine having friends over for dinner. You have been preparing this meal for hours, shopping for the ingredients, prepping the meats, chopping vegetables. As you begin the dinner, one of your guests says, “Um, is this your best effort at cooking? I think you have more potential than this. Next time we come for dinner, please cook to your full potential.” Absurd, right? Well, regretfully, we do this to our children all the time…

October 8, 2021

Nutrition, Parenting + Kids, Podcast

Podcast Ep 49: Evolution of the Natural Health Industry with Deane Parkes

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Vista Magazine

In this episode, you’ll hear about the role that Deane, a natural health hall-of-famer, has played in influencing this change, and what his fascinating journey through the natural health industry has looked like. We also discuss some of the major trends that are taking place in natural health, and what you can expect from the future. Deane has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, and has an unending passion for this field which is so vital to the physical, mental, and emotional wellness of people across the world!

October 8, 2021