flora pulse on health apr/may 2015
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Flora Pulse on Health Apr/May 2015 EnglishTRANSCRIPT
Issue 5, April 2015PulseonHealthWellness tips for a healthy lifestyle
Happy Earth Day!S ince 1970, Earth Day has encouraged us to take better
care of the planet. At Flora, it’s not just this 45th
anniversary that’s important – it’s the knowledge that every aspect
of life relies on the environment. You can help the earth through
contributions like composting. Just one application of compost benefits
a plant for up to 8 years.
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Recycling is important. It keeps waste out of landfills which generate approximately 38% of Canada’s methane gas. Recycled cardboard saves 59% of the energy new material requires and recycled aluminum saves 90%. Every bit counts.** http://www.rcbc.ca/resources/additional-resources-links/recycling-factsheets
Caring for your body can also support the earth. Cleansing with Flor•Essence® helps reduce toxins in your body while contributing positive nutrients to your compost after the tea is brewed. If you make Flor•Essence® tea from the dry herbs, add the remnants and their essential nutrients to your compost. In fact, all of Flora’s Herbal teas love to be composted!
Green is the new black. Eating vegetables grown in compost-rich soil will support your detox by pulling out unavoidable toxins from chemicals, pesticides and the environment. To get an added boost of nutrients after your cleanse, add Beyond Greens®. This organic blend makes getting your greens convenient; rich in broccoli, kale and a mixture of 8 other “supergreens,” it’s the best way to love your veggies. Beyond Greens® is also fermented which makes for easier digestion and maximum absorption of nutrients!
A greener Flora. The environment has always been important to Flora and we make it a priority to live green.
� Flora uses glass bottles in an effort to reduce plastic in landfills � We use biodegradable packaging materials for all products � LED lighting and a robust recycling program uses less energy � We have a bike-to-work program to reduce our carbon footprint
* http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/16-002-x/2013001/article/11848-eng.pdf
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COMPOSTING 101
Y ou can reduce the amount of garbage in our landfills
by composting.
Compost can be used on your home garden or trees, or shared with other local gardeners or farmers. Good compost takes a mix of green nitrogen-rich additives like tea bags, coffee grinds, fruits and vegetables plus brown carbon-rich elements like shredded newspapers, straw and dry leaves.
Interest in composting has increased leading to municipal programs that promote composting and reduce the amount of waste ending up in landfills.
Canadian households participated in some form of composting:*
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Need to unwind?
E veryone feels stress, yet what we
see as stressful is very personal.
Whether it’s trying to get the kids from school and to activities on time, or caring for an ailing relative, different activities push different buttons. Mild stress may diffuse quickly, but excessive and ongoing stress needs to be managed.
Stress makes you feel anxious and uncomfortable, but it also triggers the body’s own production of stress-activated toxins. Take a moment for yourself to diffuse the stress:
• Breathe slowly and consciously
• List 3 things you are grateful for
• Look at the big picture – will this be stressful a year from now?
• Watch a funny movie and laugh out loud
• Go for a walk or run in nature or choose another form of exercise
• Call a trusted friend or family member and share your concerns
• Enjoy a cup of calming tea
Serving up Healthy Fats
N ow is the ideal time to focus on eating well and
understanding how to incorporate healthy fats
like Udo’s Oil™ 3•6•9 Blend, an organic oil rich in
coconut and flax, into your diet.
While B.C. has the lowest rate of obesity in Canada, the province still has 1 in 5 obese residents*
Healthy fats like Udo’s Oil™
3•6•9 Blend can help reverse
the trend when incorporated
into a balanced diet.
Nationally,
2,4 000 000people suffer from diabetes* * http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/cd-mc/publications/diabetes-diabete/ facts-figures-faits-chiffres-2011/highlights-saillants-eng.php#chp1
World Health Day!
For extra help, turn to Flora’s new four-herb combination, 4-Stress, with four proven stress-taming herbs: American Ginseng, Rhodiola, Ashwagandha and Schisandra Berry that ease symptoms of stress and help you face challenges more easily.
Feeling Bloated?
P oor digestion causes a lot of discomfort: gas,
bloating, cramping and other symptoms no
one wants to talk about.
But it isn’t all about what you eat; healthy foods like vegetables, whole grains and legumes can also lead to symptoms if your body doesn’t digest them properly.
Stop the pain and embarrassment before it starts by choosing Udo’s Choice® Immediate Relief Enzymes. Whether you’ve overeaten, have sensitivities or recurring discomfort, these enzymes are ideal to naturally address digestive concerns including lactose intolerance or that “over-full” feeling after a heavy meal like pasta.
Skinny-Berry Smoothie ✽ 1 cup coconut water ✽ 1 cup frozen mixed berries ✽ ½ frozen banana ✽ 1 cup fresh spinach ✽ 1 tablespoon Udo’s Oil™ 3•6•9 Blend
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and enjoy! (Serves 1)
* http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/82-624-x/2014001/article/11922-eng.htm
If expensive and invasive procedures aren’t for you, turn to low-impact exercises like walking, riding a stationary bike or an elliptical. Swimming is also an excellent whole-body workout that’s easy on joints but encourages circulation.
Supplement that exercise with natural nutrients designed for improved vein circulation like the bioflavonoids found in CircuVein.
No one wants to sit back and accept fine lines and wrinkles. The gift of an Evening Primrose Oil with high concentrations of GLAs (an Omega-6 oil) like Efamol® can be a great place to start.
Skin needs essential fatty acids and nutrients to feed the deepest layers and fight harmful free radicals to restore a healthy glow and youthful soft facial skin.
Great skin comes from nourishing it on the inside. Efamol® Evening Primrose Oil is clinically proven to improve skin moisture, elasticity and firmness, helping mom reduce wrinkles naturally.
Great Legs are Always in Style
V aricose veins are no spring picnic for any
woman. They make you self-conscious and
keep you from wearing, and doing, what you want.
Beautiful Skin for Mom
A ll women worry about the
effects of aging, especially Moms.
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When Super-Mom feels Super Tired
One in four people in the world are iron deficient
and women are 10 times more likely to
experience a lack of iron than men. Why so many?
Happy Mother’s Day!
Give Mom Stronger Bones Bone health isn’t just a topic for the retirement set. Bone density begins to decline after age 30, so the time to think about bone health is now! Without regular calcium, your body is at risk of more than 150 degenerative conditions (like osteoporosis) resulting in weak, fragile bones.
Calcium alone isn’t enough. You need magnesium to absorb calcium and increase bone strength. For a great-tasting additive and preservative free supplement look for Salus® Calcium Magnesium with Zinc and Vitamin D.
Eating an iron-rich diet can help, but if you’re constantly tired, have brittle nails, dark circles under your eyes and pale skin, diet alone may not be enough. Playing Super-Mom is hard and even while exhausted, some women are prone to push themselves too far before checking if the decline in their super-energy is an iron deficiency.
Ask your health care practitioner for a serum ferritin test. If your iron stores are low, seek out a high-quality, easily absorbed natural iron and vitamin supplement.
Even when dealing with the symptoms of low iron, some people avoid taking supplements because of resulting constipation. But with Floradix®, you get the iron you need in an easily-absorbed, plant-based liquid that’s gentle on the digestive tract while also being free of artificial colours and flavours.
Menstruation Pregnancy Breastfeeding
are all large
contributors, making
women of child-bearing
age the most at risk.
PLEASE RECYCLE
Breathe Deeply
A cold, allergies or bronchitis, no matter
the cause, we all know the sensation
of having difficulty breathing deeply and
it’s no fun. The inability to enjoy the nicer
weather of spring can be frustrating and
down-right uncomfortable.
There is help for those symptoms. Respir•Essence is a delicious blend of healing and soothing ingredients traditionally used to assist with respiratory complaints including difficulty breathing, coughing, shortness of breath, bronchitis and removal of excess mucus.
If seasonal allergies are the issue, try these tips to get through the discomfort quicker:
✽ Skip mucus-causing foods such as dairy, refined wheat and sugar
✽ Remove clothes when coming in from the outdoors, wash them thoroughly and shower to clean exposed hair and skin
✽ Seek out inflammation fighting foods like fruits and vegetables, green tea, seeds and nuts
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Allergy Busting Smoothie
½ cup coconut milk1 cup frozen mixed berries½ cup orange juice1 Tbsp Salus® Nettle Juice1 Tbsp hemp seeds
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and enjoy!
SERVES 1
* http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-01/
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Take the Sting out of Allergies with Nettle
Hayfever and asthma can suck the fun out of spring but you can fight back with the power of nettles! Stinging nettle juice has a long history in helping to relieve seasonal allergy symptoms.
The stinging nettle in Salus® Nettle Juice is certified organic. Every plant is cultivated and harvested with care and attention to preserve the natural nutrients inherent in the juice.
World Allergy WeekUpper respiratory complaints rank in the top five reasons for visits to a doctor’s office.*
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