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Get Rid of Your Cold Faster

By: Natural Factors

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There is Relief! Menopause Symptom Relief with Adrenal & Thyroid Support

By: Dr. Marita Schauch, bsc, nd

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What We’re Eating

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Foods that Fight! Eating to Boost Immunity

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Natural Factors Ultimate Multi Probiotic

Aura Cacia Organic Milk & Oat Bath

With the burgeoning research into the benefits of probiotics, Ultimate Multi Probiotic provides a powerful multi strain probiotic formula based on the latest studies. This formula has a 12 strain blend with a minimum of 12 billion live cells. Different species in a single formula more closely approximates the normal composition of intestinal flora. As probiotic properties are different from one strain to the other, each strain will contribute specific inhibitive functions against pathogenic or putrefactive bacteria.

Provides instant skin relief with the relaxing aromatherapy benefits of 100% pure lavender essential oil. Organic milk powder dissolves to form a nourishing, protein-rich bath soak. Organic, whole grain oat powder creates a creamy bath suspension of skin-calming, soothing benefits.

Food Rossdown Farms Poultry Located in British Columbia’s fertile Fraser Valley, Rossdown Farms and Natural Foods is a family-run business that balances traditional values with progressive practices. Both a producer and a processor of chickens and turkeys, Rossdown Farms produces the eggs, hatches the chicks, and feeds and grows the poultry all on their farm in Aldergrove. This Farm-to-Plate concept ensures that all processes meet Rossdown Farms’ incredibly high standards. All chickens and turkeys raised at Rossdown Farms are treated in an ethical and humane manner. All birds at Rossdown are either free run or organic and are never kept in small cages or coops. Nature’s Fare Markets is proud to offer Rossdown Farms free run and organic turkeys for your holiday table. Place your order with any one of our helpful customer service staff in any of our six locations.

Books Why Good Things Happen to Good People —by Stephen Post Ph.D, Jill Neimark Why Good Things Happen to Good People offers ten ways to give of yourself, in four areas of life, all proven by science to improve your health and even add to your life expectancy. (And not one requires you to write a cheque.) The one-of-a-kind “Love and Longevity Scale” scores you on all ten ways, from volunteering to listening, loyalty to forgiveness, celebration to standing up for what you believe in. Using the lessons and guidelines in each chapter, you can create a personalized plan for a more generous life, finding the style of giving that suits you best.

Movies The Blind Side Teenager Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) is surviving on his own, virtually homeless, when he is spotted on the street by Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock). Learning that the young man is one of her daughter’s classmates, Leigh Anne insists that Michael – wearing shorts and a t-shirt in the dead of winter – come in out of the cold. Without a moment’s hesitation, she invites him to stay at the Tuohy home for the night. What starts out as a gesture of kindness turns into something more as Michael becomes part of the Tuohy family despite the differences in their backgrounds. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. And as the family helps Michael fulfil his potential, both on and off the football field, Michael’s presence in the Tuohys’ lives leads them to some insightful selfdiscoveries of their own. Based on a true story.

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Give There is a certain pleasure that is associated with giving. The act of offering something to another individual stirs up all sorts of happy feelings, a phenomenon that scientists have been trying to explain since the times of Ancient Greece. Greek philosopher Aristotle argued that the goal of life is to receive eudaimonia, the concept that through moral actions and living a virtuous life, one is able to find happiness. In short, do good and you will find happiness. One doesn’t have to be a Greek philosopher to know that doing a good deed brings with it a feeling of satisfaction that makes the act appealing. Donating to charity, volunteering at an animal shelter, or helping 4 | November/December 2013

to build a school playground – these actions all require the giving of something – whether it be money, time, or energy – all of which provide the feeling of pleasure that is associated with generosity.

Although it’s well known that giving creates satisfaction, scientists are eager to provide physical evidence that acts of generosity actually do create greater happiness. One of the first studies to demonstrate the link between giving and a greater sense of satisfaction was conducted in 1972. The findings of the experiment showed that people were more likely to give after experiencing something positive.

Another 1972 study corroborated the study’s results by showing that inducing either positive or negative experiences had a significant impact on how much people were willing to give. The more positive the person felt before being asked to give, the more they were prepared to offer. A 2004 study has shown that the same idea seems to work in reverse. In the experiment, one group of people were simply asked to commit at least five random acts of kindness per day for two weeks, while the other group were asked to do nothing. After the two weeks, the first group reported significantly higher happiness levels than the second.

These studies show a potential feedback loop

“If you knew the power of generosity, you would not let a single meal go by without sharing it.” ­ —Buddha

that exists between giving and happiness. Happier individuals tend to be more generous, and giving creates happier people.

are more generous have increased health benefits as a consequence. Scientists theorize that these findings can be attributed to the fact that giving is a good method for decreasing stress. A 2006 study conducted by the University of Tennessee found that individuals who participated in social programs had lower blood pressure than those who did not.

Giving activates regions of the brain that are stimulated during other positive interactions, like social connections. The same area is responsible for feelings of trust, pleasure, and intimacy. A 2006 study conducted

by Jorge Moll of the National Institutes of Health found that giving to charities resulted in what he coined the “warm glow” effect, which is a sparking of activity in the area of the brain which controls feelings of happiness and satisfaction. Acts of generosity release endorphins, and the chemicals dopamine and serotonin, all three of which are responsible for creating good feelings. One theory hypothesizes that humans are genetically wired to enjoy giving because it increases our chances of survival. Individuals who give are more likely to be aligned with a group, thus gaining the benefits of strengthened relationships. In prehistoric days, those who travelled in groups were more likely to prosper than those who spent their lives alone for very straightforward reasons like increased protection, procuring food, and making shelter.

Furthermore, there is a connection between what one gives and what one receives in return. Jeff Brooks, Creative Director for True Sense Marketing claims that for each dollar given away, that individual can expect to receive $3.75 in return. Brooks believes that this stems from the indirect and direct benefits of giving. The concept that generosity is rewarded further down the line is grounded in the idea that exchanges promote a sense of trust and cooperation that in turn strengthens relationships and social ties. Sonia Lyubormirsky, a happiness expert and professor of psychology and the University of California Riverside states that the act of giving not only makes people feel closer to one another but also leads them to feel more positive and creates a greater sense of community and social connection.

On top of creating happiness, giving can also improve overall health. A number of studies have shown that people who give to others have greater physical health and longevity. Results have shown that people with critical illnesses like HIV and Multiple Sclerosis have seen reductions in the progression of their disease as a result of giving. Researchers have used controlled experiments with identical variables, such as lifestyle, age, and gender to ensure the most accurate results, and still the outcome shows that those people who

Finally, giving cultivates gratitude. Amazingly, being gracious has been linked to greater optimism, increased motivation and an improved sense of overall wellbeing. Generosity doesn’t have to come in the form of monetary donations – volunteering time, energy, or knowledge are all great ways of giving and can produce the same positive results. Don’t be surprised if a single act of generosity is able to kick start a wave of giving that will provide countless benefits to all those that are touched by it.

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Where Does Your Calcium Come From?

While many Calcium products are derived from limestone, New Chapter delivers whole Calcium sourced from Red Seaweed Algae.

Why Take Supplemental Calcium?

Calcium is a mineral that’s vital for life, and we generally get our calcium from food. However, calcium is so important that if calcium levels in the body are low due to low dietary intake, the body will take calcium from the bones to maintain steady levels. Over time, this can lead to changes in bone health. In fact, both men and women begin to lose bone density every year starting in their mid-30s, and in women, the rate of loss will spike to 2-3% a year at the onset of menopause. These changes can lead

to osteoporosis—where bone loss causes thin, weak bones prone to fracture. Osteoporosis affects nearly two million Canadians… and it’s considered a “silent” disease because bone loss occurs without obvious symptoms.

Fortunately, there’s something we can each do to help support bone health each day, which is to make sure we get adequate calcium. Calcium intake may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis when combined with sufficient Vitamin D, a healthy diet, and regular exercise.

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Choosing Your Calcium

If you choose to supplement your diet with a calcium natural health product, it always helps to ask: “Where does this calcium come from?”

Is the calcium from limestone?

Many people think that all calcium natural health products come from the same source. In fact, many calcium products on the market are made with calcium carbonate derived from a kind of limestone.

Is the calcium from plants?

Bone Strength Take Care™ from New Chapter® is formulated with a plant source of Calcium. Our Calcium complex is derived from Lithothamnion, or Red Seaweed Algae, sustainably harvested from pristine shores along the Icelandic coastline. Bone Strength Take Care’s plantsourced Calcium grows in a honeycomb structure and is extremely porous, which dramatically increases the Calcium’s surface area.

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Calcium is a critical mineral for bone health, and Bone Strength Take Care delivers a whole Calcium complex. Because the body needs more than Calcium alone, Bone Strength Take Care is also formulated with TargetCal—a proprietary blend of vitamins. TargetCal includes fermented Vitamin D3, which helps in the absorption of Calcium and phosphorus and also helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.

Bone Strength Take Care’s TargetCal also delivers naturalsourced Vitamin K2, which helps in the maintenance of bones. In addition, the Lithothamnion source of Calcium in Bone Strength Take Care delivers Magnesium.

Maintaining bone health daily can pay off, supporting quality of life for years to come!

Non-GMO Project Verified There’s another important factor when choosing a natural health product: considering its wider impact on human health and the planet.

New Chapter has been working toward a sustainable world since we began in 1982. Part of this is an abiding commitment to avoiding genetically modified

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May Your Holiday be Fair Fair Trade is a practice that empowers marginalized producers through the implementation of fair wages, safe working conditions, financial and technological support, and educational programs. Fair Trade products come from countries outside of Canada and the United States where working conditions are often far from safe and where people work long hours for very little pay. By implementing Fair Trade programs, producers of products like coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa, quinoa, rice, and spices are able to cover their production and living costs through the creation of long-term, fair wage contracts. Additionally, under Fair Trade, workers are permitted to form unions, and child labour is not tolerated. Furthermore, Fair Trade is a green initiative because most producers focus on environmentally friendly methods of production.

Sand and Sea Bowl Serrv.org Hand thrown with glazed interior. Your purchase enables rural potters to sell their handicrafts within the fair trade market.

Plant Hunter Coat Sea Salt Cornwall Perfect for battling the elements in the depths of winter. Made in line with their Ethical Trading Policy.

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Lilac Paisley Pillow Serrv.org Hand embroidered by female Afghani refugees. Artisans use proceeds from these products, often their only source of income, to send their children to school or to visit a doctor for the first time.

Tigerlily Dress Little Green Radicals 100% Organic GOTS Fairtrade cotton.

Kids Clothing Reversible Fleece Jacket Little Green Radicals 100% Organic Fairtrade Interlock with a 100% Organic Fleece lining.

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Ethletic Sneaker Autonomie Project Inc. Made with 100% Fair Trade and organic cotton canvas upper.

Tough rubber sole is produced and stamped with FSC-certified all natural and sustainable latex. All dyes used on the canvas are PVC and AZO free.

Clothing Fair Trade extends beyond food products to clothing, home décor, kitchenwares, and gift items. Fair Trade clothing is becoming increasingly popular because people are becoming more aware of the consequences of the mass production of cotton. Most fair trade clothing is also made from certified organic cotton, meaning it is free from the harmful chemicals used during conventional cotton processing. Buying a Fair Trade piece of clothing also means that you are also addressing poverty, preserving the environment, and making a stand against child labour. After the collapse of the Bangladesh clothing factory in April of this year, many mainstream clothing companies started exploring Fair Trade options.

Consumer pressure has forced large companies to create workplace standards that will benefit both farmers and factory workers. Until the day comes when mainstream stores offer more fairly traded or organic cotton options it is up to the informed consumer to source out these types of options. Luckily, there are a number of online retailers that carry a great selection of Fair Trade and organic clothing. Sea Salt

Cornwall is a UK based company that creates stylish and functional jackets, knits, dresses, and menswear from organic materials. The company also follows a strict Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code, which outlines standards that it expects all of its suppliers to follow.

The Code includes rights like freely chosen employment, collective bargaining, safe and hygienic working conditions, and living wages.

It does not permit child labour, discrimination or inhuman treatment. United States based Maggie’s Organics also offers excellent organic and fairly traded scarves, gloves, tights and leggings, as well as men’s and baby clothes.

Housewares and Gifts Purchasing Fair Trade housewares and home décor is another great way to give ethical gifts this holiday season. Serrv.org offers a huge variety of beautiful handmade items like woven baskets, throw blankets, pillows, vases, rugs, and table linens. Serrv also carries dishware, kitchen tools, serving and bakeware.

The website is affiliated with a number of artisan collectives and is a founding member of the World Fair Trade Organization and the Fair Trade Federation. Serrv supports artisans

by offering prepayments on merchandise so that producers can maintain their businesses.

It also provides artisans with the chance to learn new skills through workshops and training opportunities. In addition, Serrv supports equal rights for women and pays all producers a fair, living wage. The website works with over seventy community based organizations in thirty-six countries worldwide and provides producers with the chance to access markets for their goods.

When cooking your delicious holiday meals and treats this season, keep in mind that many of the ingredients you need can be sourced from a Fair Trade supplier. Nature’s Fare Markets carries many holiday favourites like chocolate, coffee, and spices – items that are typically grown in impoverished countries where producers benefit from Fair Trade certification. Look for the Fair Trade logo when you buy your holiday groceries to ensure that you are doing your part to provide fair wages, safe working conditions, and economic development for people in other parts of the world who are not as fortunate.

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The Impact of Fashion used for things like clothes and linens, and the seed is pressed into cottonseed oil for use in food products and animal feed. The fibre is then shipped to processing facilities in countless countries worldwide where it is spun, cut, dyed, and processed into an end product.

The health and environmental impact of conventional farming and pesticide use is becoming a household conversation for many Canadian families. Parents are becoming more aware of the benefits of providing organic fruits and vegetables for their children and are choosing organic, ethically raised meat and poultry over conventional. However, a conversation that has yet to come across most dinner tables is that of the impact of planting, harvesting, and manufacturing one of the most commonly used fibres in the world – cotton.

Cotton is one of the most widely traded commodities in the world. The highest producing cotton countries are the United States, Uzbekistan, China, and India. That being said, cotton is an important component of the foreign exchange earnings of over fifty countries worldwide as a result of the production, manufacturing or sale of the fibre. Cotton is incredibly versatile, a characteristic that explains its worldwide demand. Cotton grows in a pod called a boll which opens when the plant is mature. During the harvesting process the boll is taken to a gin, which removes the cotton fibre from the seed. The fibre is packaged and 10 | November/December 2013

While the cotton industry provides a valuable source of income for many individuals, it is also devastating to the environment.

Unfortunately, cotton is considered the “dirtiest” crop due to the extreme number of pesticides used throughout its growth cycle. Cotton farmers apply nearly one third of a pound of chemicals to one pound of cotton. Additionally, only a little less than three percent of the world’s arable land is planted with cotton, however the crop accounts for 24 percent of the world’s pesticide use. In the United States, cotton is the number one cash producing crop, with revenues higher than corn. It also accounts for 25 percent of all pesticides used in that country.

To make matters worse, the pesticides used to safeguard cotton crops from insects are some of the worst on the market for the environment and for human health. Aldicarb, parathion, and methamidopho are three pesticides commonly used on cotton crops. They are also ranked in the top ten most acutely hazardous chemical pesticides by the World Health Organization. Furthermore, the Environmental Protection Agency considers seven of the top 15 pesticides used in cotton farming to likely be probable or known carcinogens. In addition to the chemical pesticides, cotton farming also uses substantial amounts of nitrogen fertilizer to enhance the growth of plants. In 2000, over two billion pounds of fertilizer were added to cotton crops, making it the fourth most fertilized plant behind corn, wheat, and soy. Excess nitrogen in the environment wreaks havoc on aquatic ecosystems by stripping the water of oxygen and preventing the continuation of any sort of marine life. Not only that, but

synthetic nitrogen fertilizers contribute to increased N2O emissions, which are considered far worse for global warming than CO2 gasses.

Monsanto has created a genetically modified version of cotton, known as bT cotton, which is bred to resist the pests that were previously treated with pesticides. This leads to a number of other concerns that surround genetically modified organisms, including human health impact, ecosystem destruction, and the creation of super pests.

The harsh effects of cotton crops don’t end at production. Manufacturing cotton also creates a number of environmental and health hazards as a result of the many stages of processing which include chemical cleaning, dying and finishing. During processing, the pesticides are mostly washed out of the fibres but they are replaced by chemicals like formaldehyde, oils, and waxes, some of which are suspected to be responsible for rashes, skin irritations and other more serious side effects.

The good news is that there are a number of farmers now planting organic cotton and many manufacturers offer organic cotton versions of their products. Organic cotton seeds are never pre-treated with insecticides or fungicides and are never GMO. Like other types of organic farming, farmers use crop rotation to ensure that the soil is nutritious and retains water. Instead of applying large quantities of herbicides to control weeds, organic farmers use hoeing and hand pulling methods and instead of chemical pesticides and insecticides, organic farmers rely on beneficial insects and trap crops to lure pests away from the cotton crop. In 2007, over 7,000 acres of organic cotton was planted in the United States, a number that will surely increase as consumers become more knowledgeable about the terrible consequences of conventional cotton production.

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Get Rid of Your Cold Faster

ECHINAMIDE is a super-extracted Echinacea purpurea liquid that guarantees high levels of the three key actives that are responsible for echinacea’s effectiveness in clinical studies. Echinacea is one of the world’s most popular herbs for immune support, however not all echinacea products qualify to be called ECHINAMIDE. Natural Factors grows and harvests the world’s finest echinacea on organic farms in British Columbia. This fieldto-shelf approach assures echinacea purity and potency. Each batch is subject to rigorous testing and quality control procedures.

ECHINAMIDE is Canada’s #1 pharmaceuticalgrade herbal cold and flu treatment and actually reduces the severity and duration of viral infections, as well as the common cold.

Laboratory testing and human clinical studies with ECHINAMIDE provide consistent evidence of its effectiveness as an immune system stimulant.

Each day we are exposed to organisms with the potential to make us sick, yet we don’t fall prey to these “bugs” if our immune system is stronger than the organism’s destructive potential. If the “bug” is extremely powerful, or our immune system is compromised, an infection can occur. Modern medicine has long ignored the role of immune

function in the infection equation, focusing more on the nature of the infecting agent, rather than the condition of the host and its defence factors.

Natural Factors’ ECHINAMIDE improves your overall immune function, making your body’s terrain extremely inhospitable to infecting organisms.

ECHINAMIDE can also be used to help the immune system fight off the effects of laryngitis, cold sores, tonsillitis, sinusitis, and other viral infections, as supportive therapy with flu shots and antibiotic treatment or for recurrent ear infections in children (Otitis media), herpes infections, vaginal yeast infections, and urinary tract infections.

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Echinamide Anti-Viral by Natural Factors is a proprietary blend of organically grown ECHINAMIDE, lomatium, astragalus, reishi, and licorice.

Helps shorten the duration and severity of colds and flu, while effectively providing relief for sore and irritated throats.

Antifungal and antibacterial properties make it an effective tool for immune system health.

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Echinamide QuickBlast by Natural Factors is a soft chew that provides an instant burst of relief from sinus congestion and throat irritation. Contains a blend of honey, lemon oil, peppermint and eucalyptus with 85mg of ECHINAMIDE.

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By Emily Aucoin, RHN We have all encountered fermentation before whether we know it or not!

Fermentation is responsible for the enjoyment found in a glass of wine, as well as the dread evoked by a “science experiment” left in the back of the fridge too long.

So what exactly is fermentation?

Quick chemistry lesson: Fermentation is a natural metabolic practice that converts a carbohydrate, (i.e. sugar), into an alcohol or an acid. There are certain substances that initiate and carry out the fermentation process – including bacteria and yeast. For example –beer brewing relies upon yeast as the catalyst in the fermentation of the sugars from a mash of specific ingredients that creates its unique flavour, alcohol content and carbonation. The making of yogurt entails the use of certain strains of bacteria that partially digest the milk – creating lactic acid in the process which is responsible for the characteristic sour tang and thickened consistency of yogurt.

Fermentation isn’t limited to the foods we eat, and we have a closer relationship with fermentation than you may think.

Sally Fallon explains how fermentation enhances the nutrition of fruits and vegetables in her book – Nourishing Traditions: “Like the fermentation of dairy products, preservation of vegetables and fruits by the process of lacto-fermentation has numerous advantages beyond those of simple preservation. The proliferation of lactobacilli in fermented vegetables enhances their digestibility and increases vitamin levels. These beneficial organisms produce numerous helpful enzymes as well as antibiotic and anticarcinogenic substances. Their main by-product, lactic acid, not only keeps vegetables and fruits in a state of perfect preservation but also promotes the growth of healthy flora throughout the intestine.”

microbiologists refer to as a “second genome”.

Unfortunately, yeast and bacteria can sometimes get a bad rap, and aren’t always embraced by a society obsessed with anti-bacterial cleansers, Candida diets and over sanitization, which all contribute to the increase of some modern diseases! In actuality, yeasts and bacteria serve a major purpose in our body’s health – and incorporating them into our diet is integral to our health.

Fermentation isn’t limited to the foods we eat, and we have a closer relationship with fermentation than you may think. We exist in harmony with these microbes – on our skin, in our organs and there are a variety of strains in our digestive systems. Fermentation is a part of our body’s daily metabolic activity.

Strains of yeast and bacteria exist on and inside of us – with a proportion of them as our “mutualists”, meaning that our coexistence benefits both us and the health of the microbes. In fact, for every cell we have in our body, we have 10x the bacteria, giving us what some

Remember, while a good diet is a great place to start –including fermented foods will supercharge and enhance the nutrition of your diet through overall improved digestion!

Fortunately, there is now a fermented whole food supplement on the market that provides nourishment to the digestive system and all of the microbes within, that we depend on for efficient and thorough digestion, assimilation and absorption.

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Menopause Symptom Relief with Adrenal & Thyroid Support Dr. Marita Schauch, bsc, nd leads by example and hopes to empower others to choose positive lifestyle choices in order to live optimally. Dr. Schauch is the co-author of The Adrenal Stress Connection and author of Making Sense of Women’s Health. to stress, progesterone is converted to the adrenal stress hormones such as cortisol, rather than converting to estrogens and testosterone in the steroid pathway.

So, you can see menopause is much more than the ovaries going on a well-deserved vacation.

Whether or not the hormonal transition will be symptomatic or relatively symptom-free depends on the health of these organs. Women with a congested liver, adrenal fatigue or thyroid problems will have a much more difficult time during menopause.

Menopause represents a major transition period in the lives of most women. Most women enter menopause between the ages of 45 and 55. The definition of menopause is one year with no menstrual cycle. On average, 70 to 80 per cent of women will experience mild to moderate symptoms, while 10 to 15 percent will suffer severe symptoms. Some of the most common symptoms include: anxiety, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, brain fog and memory problems, mood swings, irritability, depression, weight gain, urinary incontinence, recurring urinary or vaginal infections, and fatigue.

It is common for women to have symptoms of thyroid (over or under activity), particularly during perimenopause and menopause. If the situation is addressed at this point, further depletion of both thyroid and adrenal function can be prevented. If not, most women will be given estrogen replacement for their complaints, which further shuts down the thyroid. High estrogen levels interfere with thyroid hormones, particularly the utilization of T3, the most biologically active thyroid hormone. An underactive thyroid may also result in elevated cholesterol levels and low progesterone to estrogen ratio, both common in menopausal women.

During this time, women experience a decreased production of sex hormones by the ovaries and the adrenal glands and fat cells take over. Then, the liver packages the hormones, and the thyroid also plays a role. When the adrenal glands constantly have to adapt

In general, hypothyroidism or low thyroid hormone is a common condition in North America and affects between 20 and 25 per cent of the female population and about 10 percent of males. In addition, approximately 30 per cent of people over the age of 35 may

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As stress follows us for most of our life, once women hit menopause, another major stress becomes a reality. The hormonal fluctuations are a transitional period for women and require the proper support of the adrenal glands to ease menopausal symptoms. As mentioned before, the adrenal glands are key players in menopause and take over the production of sex hormones when the ovaries shut down.

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Cabbage I love making great things from cabbage because its Head Chef, Natu one of those re’s Fare Markets ingredients that people have misconceptions about – that its boring and doesn’t taste good. But, prepared properly it can really add gusto to a meal on a cold winter night.

Nick Johnston

Cabbage is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables and is related to broccoli, kale, collards, and Brussels sprouts. There are a number of different varieties of cabbage such as green, red, Savoy and Napa. Both red and green cabbages are spherical and have shiny, smooth leaves that grow out of, and around, a centre core. Napa and Savoy cabbages have leaves that appear ruffled and grow upwards out of a core that is located at the bottom of the vegetable similar to celery. While all varieties of cabbage are nutritious, red cabbage has the most phytonutrients and antioxidants. Cabbage is used in a variety of cooking indications including cabbage rolls, soups and sauerkraut.

Did you know?

• The latin word “brassica” means cabbage • Dutch sailors ate sauerkraut, which is fermented cabbage, to prevent scurvy on long trips at sea • Germans are the original creators of sauerkraut and are often referred to as Krauts for that reason.

Cabbages grow best in a cool, moist environment. These vegetables have a long growing season – up to four months – and require fertile, well-drained soil to flourish. Cabbages can be harvested throughout summer and well into the fall.

All cabbage is high in vitamin C and antioxidants; however red cabbage has six to eight times more vitamin C than any of its green cousins. Cabbage is also a good source of vitamin A, vitamin K, and Alpha Lipoic Acid.

Cabbage is a great food for lowering cholesterol or maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. When cabbage is digested it binds to bile acids, which are then passed through the digestive tract rather than being stored with fat. As a result, the liver must draw on existing cholesterol to replace the bile acids that were removed with the cabbage. This process reduces the amount of cholesterol present in the body.

More than just being great for sauerkraut, cabbage also contains compounds called glucosinolates which have been tested for their ability to prevent cancer. Glucosinolates are converted into allyl-isothicyanates (AITC) which have been shown to reduce the risk of developing colon, prostate and bladder cancer. In addition to glucosinolates, cabbage also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties both which are keys for preventing cancer.

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Buy It

When selecting cabbage, look for shiny, crisp, and colourful leaves that are free from any blemishes or bruises. Red and green cabbage should only have a few loose leaves, with the majority being tightly curled around the centre core. If possible, it is better to buy a whole cabbage because this vegetable begins to lose its vitamin C content immediately after it’s cut. For that reason, it’s always best to use cabbage immediately after prepping it. Cabbage will last in the refrigerator for a week if it is covered in plastic wrap or in a tightly sealed container.

Prep It

Although there are many types of cabbage, generally they will be prepped the same way. As with all vegetables you want to start by cleaning them extremely well. First, you want to peel off any of the outer leaves as they may be harbouring unwanted pests and may also be bruised or damaged. Generally these leaves will also be slightly tougher with a milder flavour.

Preparation is going to depend on the variety of cabbage you are using. If you are braising cabbage you will want to use a traditional red or green cabbage, but if you are making an Asian style coleslaw you would be better off using some type from the choy family of cabbages or perhaps a Napa, which is technically part of the choy family as well.

And of course, when it comes to everyone’s favourite, “Grandma’s Cabbage Roll,” Savoy cabbage can’t be beat!

Pair It

Similar to preparation, the variety of cabbage you use will affect what flavours you should pair it with. The choy family of cabbages is generally used in Asian cuisines from Indonesia to Japan so they can be married with strong or subtle flavours like mushrooms, rice, cashews, and hot peppers. More commonly in our culture we see red and green cabbages combined with other great autumn tastes such as apples, grains, game meats, and squash.

Cook It

One of the most important things to keep in mind when preparing any type of cabbage is acidity! Cabbage has lots of it.

Braising cabbage is a traditional Eastern European method of cooking cabbage, and is also my personal favourite. It usually involves marinating shaved red cabbage in vinegar, apple juice, salt, and sugar for a day or two and then cooking it over low heat for a long time. Slowly the cabbage will start to lose its moisture content and soften up. After the liquid has evaporated you end up with something resembling a soft, almost pickled, cabbage. It will be slightly soft but with a bit of bite to it.

Probably the most common way we see different cabbages used is in salads and slaws but any cabbage is a great addition to stir-fry, soups and stews, or just steamed with an organic chicken breast.

Tofu & Braised Cabbage Stir-fry 400 gram package ban pho rice noodles (similar to fettuccine) ¼ cup grape seed oil 1–5 dried chili peppers mount adjust a spicy w o h to ant w u o y

2 cups tofu cubed (½ in) 2–3 tbsp garlic minced

Soak in hot water until soft. Strain.

Heat oil in wok or sauté pan.

Add peppers and cook until they begin to darken.

Remove from oil and set aside.

Add tofu to oil and cook until crispy.

Add ginger and garlic. Cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds.

1 tbsp ginger minced 1 cup broccoli cut into florets 2–3 heads baby bok choy cored and leaves left whole 2 cups Napa cabbage roughly chopped

Add remaining vegetables and cook until tendercrisp, about 10–15 minutes. use We choose to ever organic when e possible becaus it’s better for or ts you and supp a sustainable and environment community.

1 cup button mushrooms sliced ½ cup tamari 1 cup vegetable stock 1 tbsp potato starch 2 tbsp sesame oil

Add tamari and bring to boil.

Whisk together in a small bowl, then slowly add to wok.

Add noodles and toss thoroughly.

Remove from heat and toss with the remaining ingredients.

2–3 green onions sliced salt and pepper to taste

Serve with chopsticks.

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Changing your mind The ancients pointed to higher awareness using many

names – enlightenment, moksha, bodhi, kensho, satori, kevala jnana are but a few.

In our modern world, we live so deeply in a limited mindset and it is the source of so many people not being happy, healthy and living a life of ease. In this limited mindset we are consumed with irritation, worry, aggression, and fear – these are habitual unhelpful patterns of conditioned reactivity.

Stress is the name we use for the condition that envelops all the symptoms of the limited mindset. Stress is energy draining and takes us away from our true inspired selves.

On some level we know that our natural state is one without stress, where we can endure the rapid pace of life without difficulty, where we

experience joy and where our mind is clear. But most of us have lost the understanding and appreciation of the true holistic way and we live detached from nature and this greater way of being.

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Tales from the Farm

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I Choose Certification Jordan Marr is a certified organic farmer at The Homestead Organic Farm in Peachland. You’ll often find The Homestead’s fresh produce at Nature’s Fare Markets West Kelowna location. To read more of his writing, visit www.thehomesteadorganicfarm.ca others have no certification. At Nature’s Fare Markets, you’ll only find products produced by the former group, since retail stores are not allowed to advertise non-certified food as organic.

At most farmers’ markets, you’ll find both certified and non-certified organic produce.

I’ve seen organic farming from both points of view. The first farm I worked on was an organic one, but not certified; currently, I manage a certified organic vegetable garden. And I would like to use the rest of this space to point out a few reasons why I’m an advocate of certification.

As a farmer, one thing I enjoy about winter is the opportunity to reconnect and converse with my colleagues. There’s your – ahem – garden-variety gossip, but as organic farmers are a pretty spirited bunch, there is also a lot of healthy debate that takes place.

One such discussion that I’m sure I’ll see resurrected in email conversations and at conferences this year is the perennial one about the merits of organic certification. Many who label their practices organic are certified according to Canada-wide standards overseen by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, but many

of non-certified organic farming. The problem with that statement is that it only covers what a farmer and their customers know… not what they don’t. I’ve met farmers selling organic eggs at the farmers’ market who were feeding their birds’ conventional grain. They weren’t being dishonest; they just didn’t know better.

When I filled out my first organic certification application, I learned a lot about sustainable farming that I hadn’t considered before. Which leads me to my next point…

3. Being certified has made me a better farmer: The organic certification system began when groups of organic farmers got together to discuss their practices and develop definitions and standards about what it means to farm organically. The system is more complex today, but its foundation still rests upon farmers getting together to evaluate one another’s practices. For a young farmer like me, this translates into mentorship that is built into the certification system. In addition, there’s the yearly farm visit from an organic verification officer, who is generally very knowledgeable and can identify ways to improve my practices.

1. Being certified requires a focus on environmental stewardship: Many people believe organic farming is mostly about what farmers don’t do – we don’t spray, use synthetic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, genetically engineered seeds, etc. – but being certified requires me to demonstrate what I am doing on an ongoing basis to improve the health of my farm’s ecosystem and prevent disease, weed propagation, and insect problems. My yearly re-application form is twenty pages long, and in it I must outline, among many other things, my crop rotations, weed management strategy, and how I am maintaining the fertility of my soil.

Philosophically, I’m committed to all of these practices, certified or not; but without the oversight of my certifying body, I would be much more likely to let certain management strategies slide during the busiest part of the season.

4. My options are limited when things go badly: Most farmers, organic or not, care about their land and the environment. But they also need to make a living in an industry with, generally speaking, slim profit margins.

This can lead to situations in which what’s best for stewardship is not good for his bank account. It’s easy to avoid pesticides when you haven’t got bug problems, but when a pest or disease arrives unexpectedly, it’s the certified organic farmer whose temptation to save the crop is curtailed by the limitations imposed by certification.

2. Trusting your farmer only covers what they know: “I don’t need to be certified; I know all my customers, they know I have integrity so they trust me, and they can come see my farming practices any time they want.” This is probably the most commonly cited defence

The system is by no means perfect, but on the whole, I believe it is a positive force for sustainable farming and the ongoing improvement of farmers’ practices. Which is why I plan to maintain my certification for the foreseeable future.

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Nutrition

Ask the Nature’s Fare Nutritionist

Foods that Fight!

Eating to Boost Immunity Lisa Kilgour, rhn is Nature’s Fare Markets’ very own Registered Holistic Nutritionist. She is Board Certified in Practical Holistic Nutrition and provides one-on-one consultations and speaks for select vendors in our stores.

Come in and speak to BC’s favourite nutritionist.

It’s here. The time of year we’ve been dreading all summer and fall is finally here. Yup, it’s cold and flu season.

Why does it seem so scary? We all tend to live a busy, hectic life and we don’t have time to lie in bed feeling like we’ve been run over by a truck.

So we try to prepare; we have immune boosters on hand at all times, we stay far far away anyone that’s sniffling, and hope for the best.

What are we missing?

Our immune system is a miraculous body system. All day it scours the body looking for viruses, bacteria, and rogue cells that shouldn’t be there and gets rid of them. A balanced immune system is the key to health.

But, our immune system works within the Parasympathetic Nervous System, which is our relaxation mode. When we’re stressed our immune system is depressed.

We can help our immune system out, even when we’re under stress. We can support the immune system and help it out with its very difficult job.

Immune Modulators It has become very common in North America to have an over-active immune system. Think of your immune system as having way too much coffee. It’s over-stimulated and is unable to make good decisions. These confused decisions happen when the immune system mistakes a part of your body or a non-virus for an invader. It usually starts with a simple misunderstanding, like with seasonal allergies.

Pollen and dust look similar to a virus, but a balanced immune system can tell the difference. An overwhelmed immune system doesn’t have time to decide if this spec of pollen is “good” or “bad” and strikes an attack. This is why allergy symptoms feel so cold-like.

A very overwhelmed immune system may even Have you ever wondered why you tend to get start to mistake our own tissue for an invader, sick after a busy and stressful time? While like we see in auto-immune conditions. Do not you’re stressed viruses take up residence in “boost” your immune system if you have an your body. They replicate and have a good ol’ auto-immune condition. You need an immune time while your immune system is depressed modulator. Immune modulators are suppleby your Sympathetic Nervous System (fight ments and foods that help the immune system or flight). Once relaxed, your immune system find balance. If your immune system is low, it finds the virus party and attacks… and these are the cold symptoms you feel. Always keep in will raise it. If it’s over-stimulated, it will help mind, symptoms of a cold or flu are symptoms find balance. These are the safest immune supplements to take. of your immune system fighting it, not of the cold or flu itself.

Immune Modulators • medicinal mushrooms • vitamin D • turmeric • probiotics

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Immune Boosters These foods and supplements do exactly what they say they’re going to do, they boost the immune system. It’s best to take these when you’re already feeling a cold or flu coming on.

At first I tend to feel so much worse when I take an immune booster but then I wake up the next day feeling fantastic. It’s key to allow your immune system the space to fight off this virus by taking some downtime on the couch and resting. A bit of rest at the beginning of a cold may shave days off your suffering.

Immune Boosters • high dose vitamin C • echinacea • elderberry

Anti-virals These help the immune system by killing off the virus, bacteria, or parasites before they take over and start to party. I always have my favourite anti-viral in my medicine cabinet and I take it anytime I feel the beginnings of a cold.

Anti-virals • oil of oregano • raw garlic • olive leaf extract

This is a great time of year to give your immune system some extra help. A nice relaxing hot bath, meditation, and any stressrelieving activity will allow your immune system some time to do it’s everyday clean up and inspection. A bit of downtime today may save you days or weeks of bed rest when that dreaded cold starts to go around at work or at your child’s school.

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Shopping Guide Stress & Anxiety

An excellent way to reduce stress and anxiety is through the cultivation of meaningful personal relationships. Giving to others through the donation of your time or resources is a rewarding experience that helps to minimize stress and increase an overall feeling of well being and happiness. However it may not be feasible to give to others each time you feel the onset of stress or anxiety. Fortunately, there are excellent supplements that can help to diminish these feelings and help you regain equilibrium. Poor immunity and lack of sleep are both side effects of stress and anxiety and often occur as the result of the existence of another. These supplements will help you to manage the negative effects that stress and anxiety can have on your body.

St. John’s Wart Ultimate Anti-Stress

by Organika

by Preferred Nutrition

St. John’s Wort may offer help for those who suffer with the symptoms of mild to moderate depression. Ideal for those dealing with symptoms of mild to moderate depression; may also benefit those experiencing high stress levels, insomnia and nerve pain.

Normalizes adrenal function, and therefore overall health and energy. While improving your ability to deal with excessive stress.

Lowers excessive cortisol levels in the evening – placing the body in a proper sleep environment. Induces relaxation and increases mental function.

Ortho Adapt A+ Oil of Oregano

by Joy of the Mountains New improved formulation that combines Oil of Oregano with vitamin A. Aids in maintaining immune function and good health. Fights off infections by maintaining cell-wall strength against viruses.

by AOR Includes porcine adrenal tissue and cortex to provide needed peptides and cofactors, along with Pantethine (the “activated” form of pantothenic acid [vitamin B5]), and botanical adaptogens. Supports the body’s ability to respond to stress with balanced, proactive energy rather than alarm or exhaustion.

Also available in a vegetarian formula.

Free book with purchase of Joy of the Mountains A+ Oil of Oregano. Available only while quantities last.

B Calm

by SISU

Stress-Relax Serenity Formula

by Natural Factors Serenity Formula provides natural herbal help to calm down those persistent stress hormones and bring the body back into balance. Through the formula’s adaptogenic properties, adrenal gland function is restored, harmonizing the body systems. Addressing adrenal exhaustion is a principal step in promoting vigour, vitality and strength of the mind and body.

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B Calm with Rhodiola by SISU combines B vitamins with herbal support for periods of stress. Stress and many other health issues increase the body’s need for B vitamins.

Inadequate intake of some B vitamins is not uncommon and deficiencies can be associated with fatigue, insomnia, depression, and migraines. When the effects of physical or mental stress start to take a toll on our health, the additional support of an herbal adaptogen, such as rhodiola, that gently normalizes the nervous system, providing noticeable relief.

Staff Profile What is your role at Nature’s Fare?

has working at Nature’s Fare changed your life?

The Apple Bistro Customer Service, Langley

Totally!

What is your greatest personal achievement?

How long have you worked at Nature’s Fare?

One year.

What Was your reason for joining the Nature’s

As a customer, I saw how positive the environment was… and had to be there!

Fare team?

Hela yn Smith

My yoga practice which has enabled me to rediscover my passion in life after a motor vehicle accident.

My coworkers. Every day my cheeks hurt from grinning from ear to ear!

What Makes you smile?

What is the piece of advice you would like to give the world?

Be who you are and say how you feel because, “those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”

—Dr. Seuss

What is your favourite food at The Apple

Kale Salad… hands down.

Moringa Oleifera by MoringaWise Organic means so much more to me than just within the food industry. For me it’s the world and my connection with it.

Bistro?

What is your favourite Supplement?

What does organic mean to you?

Nature’s Fare Markets Update Nature’s Fare Book Club

Awards Thank you to The Kamloops Daily News readers!

Their votes placed Nature’s Fare Markets Kamloops in first place as the Best Health Food Store and second place as the Best Produce Store in The Kamloops Daily News 2013 Reader’s Choice Awards.

2013 BEST ’

Congratulations Nature’s Fare Markets Kamloops!

2013

The Apple Bistro Warm up with new seasonal items this winter.

• Nutty Monkey Muffin (Made without Gluten) • Apple & Sweet Potato Stew • Sambar Spaghetti Squash Salad

We are very proud of our contributions to the community.

• We have donated over $62,000 to the SPCA, Children’s Wish Foundation, Salvation Army, Food Bank, W W F, and more in the past year.

• Using a reusable bag is good for the environment, but at Nature’s Fare Markets it’s good for the community too! Our Save-a-Bag Campaign has raised $20,630.38 for the Food Bank and $7,637.61 for the Sierra Club as of the end of September 2013.

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Did you know members get all book club reads at 50% off plus other great benefits?

Check in-store or sign up for the book club e-newsletter to find out when local club club read meetings are. Come in and enjoy light snacks, conversation, and discussion about the book. Members can also enter for the grand prize draw, so sign up today!

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We’re reading The Hundred Year Lie by Randall Fitzgerald during November and December. This book warns how thousands of man-made chemicals in our food, water, medicine, and environment are making humans the most polluted species on the planet.

Are you part of a non-profit organization, club, or team? Register with Nature’s Fare Markets’ 3% Club today and receive 3% back from all purchases. Ask the store manager for more details and to sign-up.

Everyone at Nature’s Fare Markets was thrilled to reach a milestone this year with our 20th Anniversary.

As a thank you to our customers, each of our six locations celebrated with two days of sales, amazing door crasher deals, product demos, plus tonnes of giveaways and prizes.

Karen Marquardt, Nature’s Fare Markets Corporate Events Manager (right), presents winner Ian Gault (left) with the 20th Anniversary Celebration grand prize.

Congratulations to Ian Gault of Kelowna, winner of the 20th Anniversary Celebration grand prize. Ian won a Three Night Spa Retreat Package to Echo Valley Ranch and Spa – over $3,500 value!

A huge thank you to the entire Nature’s Fare Markets team who helped make this weekend a success.

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Winter blues – banished.

Let us heLp you with that.

Have you been feeling lethargic, depressed, sleeping poorly, and having trouble concentrating during the day?

You could be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Ask us about light therapy and supplements to help get you through the season.

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