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Health Tips From Experience

With almost 50 years of experience in the Wellness Industry, we have learned what works. We have put together Health Tips for navigating some of the most common health concerns and challenges we see in our community. Experience, customer feedback, staff testimonies, clinical studies, and other educational resources have helped us understand the most effective courses of action to help you feel your best. You'll also find information on some of our best-selling supplements, such as Bio-Strath, and popular herbs and oils like Astragalus and Frankincense.


*Please note that this information is not intended to replace appropriate professional advice. Suggestions are based on over 45 years of customer experience. Please consult your pharmacist if you take prescription medications.

Common Concerns

Digestive System

Health tips on colon care, digestive conditions like diverticulitis and IBS, parasites, prebiotics, and more.

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Brain Health

Browse various health tips related to brain health including sleep, mental health, stress, dementia, and more. 

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Cardiovascular Health

Browse tips related to cardiovascular health including circulation, diabetes, blood pressure, anemia, and more. 

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Healthy Skin, Hair, & Nails

Check out our tips for healthy skin, hair, and nails, as well as tips for managing skin conditions, preventing hair loss, and more. 

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Muscles & Bones

Browse health tips for managing bone and muscle conditions including arthritis, osteoporosis, back pain, nerve damage, headaches, and more. 

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How to Reset Your Circadian Rhythm

By Jonathan Tessier • March 4, 2025
What is Circadian Rhythm?
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Chrononutrition

By Jonathan Tessier • January 28, 2025
Chrononutrition is the science of how food, metabolism, meal timing, and your body clock interact.
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The PRAL Table

By Jonathan Tessier • January 15, 2025
PRAL stands for: Potential Renal Acid Load and it measures the amount of acid from foods that kidneys have to deal with. All foods have an acidic or alkalizing effect in the body, but it is crucial to know whether your diet is more acidic or alkaline, as having too much acid is linked to chronic disease and bad health.
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Enzymes and Digestion

By Jonathan Tessier • January 14, 2025
An enzyme is a type of protein found within our cells. They create chemical reactions in the body, and can actually speed up the rate of a chemical reaction to help support life.
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Parkinson's Disease

By Jo Anne's Place Team • January 7, 2025
Our Canadian Health guide to navigating a diet with Parkinson's Disease
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Wellness Wisdom: Unmasking Magnesium

November 14, 2024
In this series, join Rebecca, a Certified Nutritional Practitioner and the manager of our Lindsay store, and Jonathan, our Marketing Assistant, as they dive into various health and wellness topics.
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The Many Different Types of Collagen

By Jonathan Tessier • October 29, 2024
Everybody has been talking about collagen recently and there's a good reason why. It's incredibly beneficial for you! Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, making up 30% of your protein mass. It can be found in bones, connective tissues, muscles, hair, skin, nails and even our blood vessels.
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Spirulina

By April Allen • October 24, 2024
Let's talk about spirulina. This bright green powder is an amazing superfood full of vitamins and nutrients that benefit the body in so many ways.

Shingles

By April Allen • October 8, 2024
Anyone who has had chickenpox carries the virus that can manifests later as shingles. The virus lies dormant at the base of nerve cell clusters and reactivates when you experience a trigger – nutritional deficiencies, illness, trauma/stress, or injury, all resulting in excess free radical activity. Cells damaged by free radicals are susceptible to being hijacked by the virus.
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