Let's Talk About Flax

2017-05-29T01:20:44+00:00

                                                       by Therese Hodgkinson (Naturopath) Flax Meal, Golden Flax, Brown Flax   Did you know that Flaxseed (aka linseed) is not only a great source of omega 3 fatty acid but also: fibre, protein, minerals, isoflavones & lignans? No wonder this nutritious little seed has been consumed since 3000BC!! The phytonutrients in [...]

Let's Talk About Flax2017-05-29T01:20:44+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
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