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Simple Ways to Reduce Everyday Stress

Experiencing stress is more common than not, and unfortunately almost everyone experiences stress in one way or another these days. Most people don’t know how to manage their stress because it can be so overwhelming, but I’m here to tell you that it is easier to deal with than you think. Here are a few ways that can help you manage stress on a daily basis (or whenever you may experience it). Exercise - Any sort of physical activity, whether it be sports, yoga, strength training, or running, will naturally cause your brain to release endorphins, this is the “feel good hormone” which essentially elevates your mood making you feel good.  Exercise actually increases your energy, ultimately making you more...

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Oregano Oil--Your new go-to product!

Our everyday environment has countless toxins--most of which we can’t avoid--all we can do is take action to do our best to stay clear from the harmful effects of our environment. To do this, we simply need one thing in our “medicine” cabinet, and that’s oregano oil! A lot of people know that oregano oil can help treat and prevent illnesses and infections. However, did you know that beyond being anti fungal, antiseptic and anti-bacterial, oregano oil also contains vitamins A, C, E, B3, and minerals including calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium, manganese, copper, boron, and iron? And another common thing many may not know about oregano oil, it actually has antioxidant properties! By now I’m assuming you are kind of...

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The Imperative - Toronto's One Stop Vegan Shop

  I was given the opportunity to attend The Imperative's launch party on Queen West the day before it officially opened. The Imperative is Canada's very first all vegan retail store, it carries almost all of your essentials from beauty products, clothing, stationary, and cheese! Along with the cosmetics they carry, you can also find Toronto's own Moov Cosmetics line of vegan nail polish. It's a great store for vegans who don't want to have to worry about animal cruelty and animal products being used in production of all of the products they carry. It is also great for  those who aren't necessarily vegan, but want to learn more about it or even just to keep up with a new...

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How to Avoid Inflammation

  It has become all too common the amount of people who experience inflammation, from people struggling with arthritis pain to eczema.  Luckily, there is some foods that you can eat, as well as avoid, and natural supplements to reduce inflammation and pain that may be associated with it.   Turmeric - along with it’s antioxidant properties, turmeric is the most well-known natural anti-inflammatory remedy, and has gone through many clinical studies that prove it to be extremely beneficial to those struggling with inflammation.  This can be supplemented or easily incorporated in the diet through curry or turmeric tea.   Decrease/Avoid Nightshades - nightshades is a family of plants that naturally contain alkaloids (chemical compound) which is an irritant, that...

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Foods for Healthy Hair, Skin, & Nails

There’s thousands of supplements on the market that promote healthy hair, skin, and nails. But we all know these can get pretty pricey, especially if we have to continue buying them on a monthly basis. But did you know if we incorporate certain foods in our diets, we can promote beauty from within? Some essential foods to always incorporate into the diet are: Protein- proteins are what make up our hair skin and nails so incorporating adequate protein is a must! i.e. nuts, beans, quinoa. Antioxidant rich foods - these promote collagen production in our bodies, very important in skin elasticity, or in other words, prevents aging i.e. oranges, lemons. Sea vegetables - rich in protein, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants....

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