Magnesium – The Miracle Mineral!

2017-07-31T22:45:51+00:00

by Leia Mulroy | Clinical Nutritionist Have you ever wondered why so many practitioners recommend Magnesium? Magnesium is involved in 354 enzyme and chemical reactions in the human body. With 35% of the body’s total Magnesium stores are found in the muscle and 50% in the bone. No wonder its called the miracle mineral! Where [...]

Magnesium – The Miracle Mineral!2017-07-31T22:45:51+00:00

The Many Health Benefits of Hemp!

2017-06-30T23:56:29+00:00

by Mindy Duncan | Naturopath Now that we will no longer have to make 'body creams' with our beloved hemp seeds and can finally talk freely about the benefits of consuming this delicious seed it’s important we discuss the many, and there are many, benefits of this whole-food nutrient rich food source.   Just to [...]

The Many Health Benefits of Hemp!2017-06-30T23:56:29+00:00

Pregnancy Pelvic Pain

2017-06-25T04:39:11+00:00

by Jodie Isles | Remedial Massage Therapist ....I’m going to call it pregnancy triple P   So many women say: "My hips and pelvis feel like they are “falling apart”, my hips just ache all the time or at night, when I walk my pelvis feels unstable and sore, and/or I have pain in the [...]

Pregnancy Pelvic Pain2017-06-25T04:39:11+00:00

Do You Invest in Yourself?

2017-06-16T01:23:00+00:00

  By Nicki McCosker-Dell | Counsellor Life sure can feel overwhelming and unpredictable sometimes, which is of course part of the human experience, but nonetheless this can be quite destabilising. We naturally crave security and a sense of equilibrium, and even more so if we are regularly exposed to the world through the lens of [...]

Do You Invest in Yourself?2017-06-16T01:23:00+00:00

What’s the deal with Prebiotics?

2022-06-04T04:00:54+00:00

Probiotics have long been a topic of discussion for numerous reasons, namely the well-researched positive impacts they have on many aspects of human health. However their equally, if not more beneficial counterparts prebiotics, are rarely mentioned. So what exactly are they and why are they so important? Firstly....What exactly is a prebiotic? A prebiotic is [...]

What’s the deal with Prebiotics?2022-06-04T04:00:54+00:00

Western Herbal Medicine for Public Health

2017-03-31T07:47:30+00:00

Written by Marilyn Lemaire | Master Herbalist   Western Herbal Medicine for Public Healthcare As many of you are aware, VIVE is rich with Herbalists.  We are 7 herbalists working in the store and the VIVE clinic.  We love going to the dispensary and drawing on our years of training to make herbal formulations that [...]

Western Herbal Medicine for Public Health2017-03-31T07:47:30+00:00

Go-to, quick-and-easy, 'I've-got-nothing-planned-for-dinner' favorites from the VIVE team

2017-03-31T05:08:10+00:00

Mindy Duncan (Naturopath) My go-to, quick & easy, meal I can prepare with my eyes-closed, with whatever left over veggies I have in the fridge is my 'Lentil Bolognese'. I always have tinned beans, lentils & tomatoes on hand as they are such versatile staples that I can easily prepare nutritious & satisfying meals from. Every single [...]

Go-to, quick-and-easy, 'I've-got-nothing-planned-for-dinner' favorites from the VIVE team2017-03-31T05:08:10+00:00

Non-negotiable habits that keep the VIVE team healthy

2017-01-31T07:07:30+00:00

Have you ever wondered about the daily routine of a Naturopath or Nutritionist? The non-negotiable daily habits that keeps their physical and mental health strong and on-track. Are there habits that you would like to implement to help you achieve your health goals? See us in-store if you would like to talk more about these [...]

Non-negotiable habits that keep the VIVE team healthy2017-01-31T07:07:30+00:00

Turkey, Cranberry and Wild Rice Salad

2016-11-29T04:40:02+00:00

This is the perfect Christmas Day salad! Not only is it easy to prepare, absolutely delicious and nutrient dense, but you can also make it ahead of time for an even more seamless Christmas lunch...  I know I won't be waiting until the 25th to make this again - yum!   What you'll need... For [...]

Turkey, Cranberry and Wild Rice Salad2016-11-29T04:40:02+00:00

A Naturopath's Guide to Better Sleep

2016-11-28T06:27:08+00:00

By Mikaela Duffy | Naturopath & Nutritionist Sleep!  A subject close to my heart, both on a personal level (my weak spot when life gets busy or difficult), as well as professionally.  A great majority of people I see in my clinical practice claim to have less than satisfying sleep patterns - be it difficulties [...]

A Naturopath's Guide to Better Sleep2016-11-28T06:27:08+00:00
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