Cold and flu be gone
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We all adhere to the motto “the fresher, the better” when it comes to the fruits, vegetables, or cooking herbs we choose at our local grocery or natural health food shop. They smell better, and they t
Future Thinking
Over a century ago, two British physicians prescribed fermented foods with friendly bacteria for mood support. The practice didn’t catch on. But modern research suggests they were onto something: the
Zap those zits!
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No matter the weather, Norbert hikes daily in one of the steep-trailed nature parks in his city. A retired computer specialist, he is an avid photographer, up to date with the latest in the field. He
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Seniors Turn to Medical Cannabis
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