The practice of doing detoxes and cleanses to rid it of unhealthy toxins has been around for centuries. Today the marketplace is cluttered with detoxes that promise to help you lose weight, boost your energy levels and more. However, many popular detoxes and cleanses, especially those that involve extreme low-calorie fasting, can rob the body of important nutrients and place the body in starvation mode, which actually slows your metabolism. Other downsides of many detoxes and cleanses include: dehydration, fatigue, dizziness,…

With Christmas just a few weeks away we’re all making a list and checking it twice, searching for the perfect gift. One idea that is always well received is a themed basket of healthy foods and drinks. So swing by our Organic Coffee Bar, grab yourself an Organic Holiday Eggnog Latte and let us guide you to putting together some a fun and unique gift baskets.    WINE & CHEESE BASKET I bet you didn’t know that we carry over 25 brands of…

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  PESTICIDES: THEY ARE EVERYWHERE Outside they are on our lawns, crops, weeds on the side of the road, and even sprayed out of airplanes.  They are everywhere and unfortunately, they are virtually inescapable! However, one area we can limit our exposure to pesticides is in what we choose to put into our bodies. DID YOU KNOW? Did you know there are 42 pesticides on one non-organic apple? ISN’T THAT ABSOLUTELY MIND BLOWING?! Now multiply that by how many fruits…

It has already been proven that lemon has strong anti-carcinogenic properties and that lemon has a very strong effect on cysts and tumors. If you mix lemon with baking soda that would be even better because it will normalize the pH value of your body. Lemon has a very strong antimicrobial effect against bacterial and fungal infections. Lemon is also effective against internal parasites and worms, it regulates blood pressure and is a powerful antidepressant. Lemon can also reduce the stress and nervousness when you are in a crises. Lemon…

You might be realizing that most of the products out there that aren’t made organically or naturally contain a lot of toxic chemicals. Not only that, many of these products can be harmful to our environment in a number of ways. Making things yourself not only saves you money and helps the environment, but it lets you know where your products are coming from and exactly what’s in it. You can make anything from food items to personal care and…

When it comes to bone health, calcium isn’t the only factor. Overall diet and activity levels determine bone health and even calcium needs. Countries with the highest calcium intake have the most osteoporosis, so there’s obviously more to the bone-health story than calcium alone. Here’s another helpful factoid, vitamin D—which is necessary for calcium absorption and is best obtained from 20 minutes of sunshine 3 times a week during summer months and fortified, nondairy foods or supplements during winter months—is…

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10 Very Cool Uses for Baking Soda! Ulcer Pain:  Baking soda  immediately neutralizes stomach acid. Dosing is typically 1-2 teaspoons in a full glass of water. Splinter removal: Add a tablespoon of baking soda to a small glass of water, then soak the affected area twice a day. Many splinters will come out on their own after a couple of days using this treatment. Sunburn remedy: Add ½ cup of baking soda to lukewarm bathwater, then soak in the tub for natural…

Did you know it is easy to make your own house hold cleaning products? Here’s an easy, step-by-step to making your own citrus vinegar cleaner. You will need: 1 jar with a lid. White distilled vinegar Organic citrus fruit (I like to use oranges but you can use any kind) Some kind of straining device (I use an automotive funnel with a screen in it) Step 1. Eat your citrus fruit. It’s super good for you. If you can’t eat an…