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Prenatal vitamins
You have received the news, you are expecting a baby! Pregnancy is an exciting time, however it is also when you begin the lifetime of worry and concern that accompanies motherhood. The first concern that you may have as a pregnant women is, “Is my baby getting enough nourishment in the womb?” This is a... »
Multivitamins
“Don’t forget to take your vitamins!”It is common to hear statements such as this when you are growing up, however what about when you get older and become an adult? Do you really need to take a multivitamin? Is there any benefit from a multivitamin over taking vitamins individually? It can be confusing to... »
Using vitamins and supplements
Because of the potential for vitamin and mineral deficiencies, it is vital for most people to take vitamins and supplements as part of their daily routine. However, if you have never taken vitamins before, it can be very overwhelming when you first walk into a health store and are faced with rows and rows... »
Chewable Vitamins
Do you have a picky eater or a toddler who will only eat hotdogs and grilled cheese? Or perhaps you are feeding your child a vegetarian diet and you are concerned that they are not getting enough vitamins in their diet? Whatever the dietary concerns are for your child, there is a chewable vitamin... »
Beta Carotene
Did your mother ever tell you to eat your carrots if you wanted to see better at night? If so, your mother knew what she was talking about! Beta-carotene is what gives yellow and orange fruit and vegetables their colour. The main food sources of beta-carotene are yellow and green (leafy) vegetables such as spinach,... »
Antioxidants
Throughout our daily life we are exposed to pollution, exhaust fumes, toxins in our environment, cigarette smoke, highly processed foods, pesticides, herbicides, and many more pollutants that occur in our environment. For the most part, we accept this pollution as part of industrial growth and progress. However, our bodies do not accept this pollution!... »
