Dental Health and Heart Disease

Don't like going to the dentist???? Neither did my Dad. The very smell of the office caused him nausea and to vomit. This lead him to years, decades of not receiving regular dental care. When I stepped into the role of care giver, that changed. Unfortunately, it was too little too late. As we approach … Continue reading Dental Health and Heart Disease

Athletes, Supplements and How To Pass A Drug Test

In light of the recent Sochi Olympics happening, something that happens rarely in the winter games, something that is common in the supplement industry......cross contamination.  Athletes fail drug test on account of this!  Athletes loose medals on account of this!  Athletes loose creditability for themselves, their country and their sport on account of this. If … Continue reading Athletes, Supplements and How To Pass A Drug Test

A peek inside The Mustard Seed

A Peek Inside The Mustard Seed…….A Food Co-Op

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Opening day at The Mustard Seed was rather incredible –  a dream for so many of us was becoming reality. On opening weekend we had around 2,000 shoppers – both members and those curious about the Co-op – come check us out. Since then there has been a steady flow of shoppers, and we already have regulars! Our member count has jumped from 1,220 when we opened our doors last Friday, January 24 to over 1,330 today. We will always be taking new memberships at the store – read more about the benefits of membership here.

If you are already a member and have not picked up your member card yet – please come by the store and talk to either one of our volunteer Co-op Ambassadors (grey apron) or staff (yellow apron) to get your card & passport.

Thanks to local photographer Jeff Tessier for capturing more of…

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Vitamin E + Deficiency = fractures

If your reading this and your one of the over 64% of the population that takes supplements, QUICK go grab your multi. Have a look at the back for Vitamin E:  "There are several forms of vitamin E. d-alpha-tocopherol is the most bioactive form and is the natural form found in foods. The much less expensive, … Continue reading Vitamin E + Deficiency = fractures

Did I Miss The Memo…….close your mouth!!!

Did I miss the memo?  Since when did big mouth, peering down your throat smiles replace warmth from inside smiles. A smile is suppose to warm up a room when you walk in.  It should transmit reassurance to a child.  Denis Waitely says that "a smile is the light that tells others that there is … Continue reading Did I Miss The Memo…….close your mouth!!!

Top 10 Reasons to Exercise Regularly Besides Losing Weight

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You’ve been told a hundred times that exercise is good for you, and it\’s true—but it\’s good for a lot more than just losing weight or building muscle. Here are 10 other benefits you’ll see from just a little daily exercise.

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Cartoonist Scott Adams on How to Build Willpower for the Weak | TIME.com

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Researchers say we humans have a limited supply of willpower, like a muscle that can be exhausted. If we use up our willpower resisting one temptation we will have less in reserve to resist the next. That’s a big deal …

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Starting with the obvious —

We disagree that turning down a cupcake makes you less likely to be able to turn down a relationship-busting sexual misadventure.

But having said that, the rest of this particular article is a good read.  Click the link about to click through and read the article.

Can you combine something you’re not really looking forward to, with something you  will REALLY look forward to, so that the overall event is pleasurable?  For example could you combine an all-out weightlifting session with a soak in the gym’s hot tub…

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Between A Rock and A Hard Place

                TV, no need to rant about how much of a time sucker it can be! No need to quote studies that prove how directly related a health status can be in relation to the amount of television watch. Or the deterioration of relationships and family life due to hours of viewing time. We got … Continue reading Between A Rock and A Hard Place