The cells of our body are often referred to as the ‘’building blocks of life.’’ You have over 200 different types of cells that, when combined together, make up the different areas of your body including your muscles, bones, and organs. They are responsible for taking in and converting nutrients into energy and keeping your body functioning properly. Your body contains close to 37.2 trillion cells – not including the bacteria in our microbiome – and produces 25 million new…
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Your Pet’s Joint and Ligament Health
December 3, 2019
I’ve seen firsthand how a beloved pet’s mobility and enjoyment of life is impacted by ligament tears. As dogs age and signs of degenerative joint and ligament ‘wear and tear’ from an active life start to appear, they start doing less and have more difficulty with basic daily activities. Because dogs can’t communicate with language how they are feeling and often have high pain thresholds, we have to watch for early signs of joint and ligament issues. Certain breeds of…
Beautiful Skin for Life with EPO – The “Insider” Secrets for an Inside-Out Approach
August 6, 2019
This isn’t a typical “Top ten rules for beautiful skin” list. I want great skin that is smooth, even, and healthy, beautiful skin that glows with or without makeup. There is nothing wrong with aging, I just want to age well. When my skin is irritable or overreacts, my mood mirrors that. Great skin helps me feel great. If you’re like me, you’ve tried tips like drink water, sleep, and eat healthy fats and were not blown away by the…
Amazing Reasons to Use Manuka Honey
July 30, 2019
Honey is a thing of wonder. According to some estimates, honey has been used as a food and medicine throughout 8,000 years of human history and culture, from the ancient Egyptians and Greeks to practices of the Ayurvedic and TCM systems. As one of the longest standing ingredients in the arsenal of holistic human health, honey has a lot more to offer than a simple refined sugar substitute (though it’s perfect for that too!). Honey has been used for its unique…
10 Things Every Holistic Nutritionist Wishes Their Clients Knew
March 14, 20191. Health isn’t punishment. We don’t want to take away every food you love. Try to add, don’t subtract. Healthify a favorite recipe. Add greens to tomato sauce or omegas to oatmeal. Add activity to holiday festivities. 2. Nutrition doesn’t have to be insanely complicated. Add some protein to breakfast. Get veggies and fiber at lunch. Start dinner with a salad. Easy! 3. It is a marathon, not a sprint. Easy does it. The daily choices we make impact our…
Why You’re Not Getting as Much Iron as You Think
March 12, 2019
You may think that as long as you’re not a vegetarian, you’re probably getting enough iron. After all, meat is full of iron. If you dig into a juicy burger or savory steak a few times a week, that should be enough, right? Wrong. You need a lot of the stuff The Daily Value for iron for adults, teens, and children four-years and older is 18 mg a day. And, ladies, if you’re expecting a baby or nursing your little…
Fasting Mimicking Spice Tea
January 12, 2019
Fasting Mimicking Spice Tea Category: Uncategorized Ingredients 2 bags Flora Imperial Black Tea Cinnamon or anise, whole, to taste ½ tsp. no-carb sweetener ¼ cup Flora Omega Sport+ oil Instructions Add the tea bags, hot water, whole spices, and sweetener to a mug of your choice. Let tea steep for 4-5 minutes. Remove tea bags and spices, then add the oil. Blend or froth for 30 seconds. Top with ground spices and serve. 6.4.5 https://www.florahealth.com/ca-en/blog/fasting-mimicking-spice-tea/ Dana Green Remedios, RHN, RNCP,…
Herbified Apple Cider Vinegar – Just What Your Wellness Routine Needs
September 4, 2018For millennia, people have been using liquid preparations of herbal roots, leaves, and flowers to drink themselves healthy. With good reason: liquid tonics are quick to act, easy to assimilate and absorb by the body, and simple to take. With 60 years’ experience in herbal liquid tonics and teas, our newest product is right in line with that tradition. Our herbified Apple Cider Wellness Tonics (US/CA) are a serious upgrade to the classic formula for those looking to stay healthy naturally….
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May 5, 2017Employee Spotlight – Melissa Rodriquez
November 9, 2016Employee Spotlight – Melissa Rodriguez Here at Flora, we feel as though we’re all one big family. Some of us are new to the company while others have been here for 20+ years. We each bring a unique set of qualities to the company. Therefore, we thought we’d post an employee spotlight from time to time so our subscribers can get to know our employees a little better. Name: Melissa Rodriguez Title: Sales Assistant What is Your Role at Flora?:…
School Lunches: A Week’s Worth of Ideas
August 26, 2016School Lunches: A Week’s Worth of Ideas Back-to-school season is here in full force. Get ahead of the game and be prepared with these simple and healthy school lunches. Cram Session: The building blocks of a healthy lunch are: – One handful of veggies – One piece of fruit – A bit of lean protein – Healthy fats – Whole grains – Water (add in a squeeze of lemon, lime, or orange for flavor) MONDAY • Small orange, peeled and sectioned…