Organic
Tea and Thee
Sixteen years ago, two British fellows by the name of Tim Westwell and Sebastian Pole decided (presumably over a cup of tea) to start an herbal tea company. Their collective dream was to familiarize people with the health benefits of medicinal-grade organic herbs so that all might enjoy a healthier, happier life. They named their…
Read MoreCold and flu: Now what do we do?
Here’s what the doctors and nurses on the WebMD website have to say: “Wash your hands!” It’s that simple. Clean your hands often and wipe down surfaces. You might be surprised where those flu germs are “hanging:” on banisters, on doorknobs, on railings, on shopping carts (!) They are everywhere. Doctors tell you to wash…
Read MoreLet a little sunshine in!
You might be surprised to learn that Vitamin D is not really a vitamin, but actually a hormone that affects nearly 3,000 of your 25,000 genes, making it a star player in your immune response. People who suffer from cancer, depression, bone diseases and more can look to Vitamin D deficiency as a probable cause.…
Read MoreDry skin—it can be an “_itch!”
Fall’s in full swing and finally it’s getting a tad cooler. The delightfully-rainy days of this summer are a thing of the past and low humidity and dry heat are about to descend. For many of us, that means the return of the “itch.” Everyone experiences dry skin to some degree, but for those of…
Read MoreIt’s Halloween! Half the fun is keeping it healthy
You don’t have to give your kids, your family or your friends a sugar rush to ensure they have a happy Halloween. In fact, hosting a “healthy” dinner party or presenting your family with an extra special “spooky, playful meal” before donning costumes and heading out for a neighborhood Trick-or-Treat might be more novel than…
Read MoreArgan Oil–so essential even the goats love it!
Derived from a tree nut grown from an endangered tree, under the protection of UNESCO, that grows wild in Morocco, argan oil is probably the most sought after nutrient by cosmetic companies in this decade, and still may be processed the ancient way by grinding and cold pressing to leech every ounce of the precious…
Read MoreGrab that apple, instead of sugar, to give you a “boost!”
You may not know it, but eating fresh fruits and veggies can have a positive effect on the immune system. We’re coming into the cold and flu season…and actually, we’re already seeing customers in the store with the sniffles and Kleenex heading into the vitamin and supplement aisles looking for relief. “Help, Matt,” we’ve heard…
Read MoreSuja—Making detox delicious!
Wherever do the young find these things?! Suja, an organic cleansing drink developed by a RAW chef and his partner, a woman who wrestled with autoimmune skin disease as a teen, has become a staple of those who take getting and staying in shape seriously. Founders Eric Ethans and Annie Lawless have a passion for…
Read MoreDinner impossible? Try “frozen” in a pinch!
You’ve got parent-teacher meetings, football and soccer games, cheerleading practice, PTA fundraisers, game-night tailgates…too much on the plate? The family is going every which way, and there’s no time to put a decent meal on the table. What’s a body to do?! Not to worry, GreenAcres “frozen food and cold case entrees” to the rescue. …
Read MoreVega One—a whole lot of shakin’ going on!
If you’re looking for optimal health from a plant-based, whole food shake, look no further. Vega One, a Canadian company that has a manufacturing plant in the northwestern US, may be just what you’re looking for. It’s got 15 g. of protein; enough probiotics in the mix to equal a cup of yogurt; nearly three…
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