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Bee Pollen is the newest holistic super food to baffle scientists and nutritionists alike. Bee pollen is NOT a by-product of honey. Rather, while bees fly around collecting nectar, they simultaneously collect flower pollen in ‘pockets’ on their back legs and feed it to the baby bees back at the hive. These nuggets of compressed flower pollen can be collected by bee keepers and are an incredibly rich source of nutrients. In fact, many people calling it ‘nature’s most complete food’. At 40% protein, bee pollen has more protein than beef, eggs or cheese of equal weight, and is also the richest known source of rutin. Its also full of free amino acids and vitamins. There is also an undiscovered ‘magic’ to this superfood. Scientists have created bee pollen ‘simulations’ containing all the nutrients and amino acids present in the natural bee pollen – and yet when this was fed to bees they slowly died. So there is something present in the natural bee pollen that science has yet to quantify. This idea appeals to people who have been placing a lot of health claims on the little food. Bee Pollen is currently being used by some cancer patients who claim that the bee pollen has increased their immune system, allowed them to maintain weight and appetite during chemo therapy as well as avoid some of the worst side effects of that treatment. While this has yet to be confirmed through formal scientific channels, one study has been done which found a dramatic decrease in tumours in prone mice who were fed the pollen. (See this link to read about some of those studies.) There are additional claims of bee pollen being effective in managing addictions, and improving allergies. Bee Pollen isn’t inexpensive. It takes each bee about a month to collect only a teaspoon of the pollen nuggets and so a large jam jar will cost you anywhere from $25-$30. However this is less expensive than many good vitamin and mineral supplements –...
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Organically raised beef – right here in Durham! If you are looking for healthier beef from high-end steaks to the best sausage of your life, check out Gallery on The Farm. Owned by the Bowen family for more than 3 generations, the farm offers meat and locally grown vegetables. The Galloway and Scottish Highland cow is a very old breed originating in Scotland. Unlike cattle selected to grow fast on grain, these animals were bred to thrive as grazers on natural pastures. They are renowned for their thick hairy coats that enables them to stay warm and dry even in cold and wet weather. Most cattle develop a thick layer of subcutaneous fat to stay warm but these animals store their fat as “marbling” throughout the meat. This gives the beef a distinctive eating quality – lean, yet exceptionally juicy, flavorful, and tender. For more information about the farm please visit their website, or give them a call! Click Here for ORGANIC BEEF ...
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In the Beginning.. It all started with a trip to my Naturalpath. I began reading food labels, backed by the “if you can’t pronounce it you probably shouldn’t eat it” mentality. Then I started reading the crap that was my beauty & household cleaning products.. I freaked out! SLS, Parabens, Sulfates!? Sure the FDA allows a certain amount in one particular product, considering they were in the majority of my products that I use Numerous times a day, loading my body Full of chemicals. Here I was slathering it all over my Skin, the largest organ of my body. In 2007, my close friend from British Colombia told me how he started making soap from scratch and how easy it was. With my background in Fine Art, graduating from Ontario College of Art & Design, I decided to combine my love of Design with my love of Nature and make SOAP! I started making natural soap for my family & friends. Whats in a Name? Aide… I’ve always been drawn to the First Aide Cross, the simplicity of it, the universal symbol of Help, Compassion & Healing. Who knows?! Maybe I was a Nurse in a former life but I thought nothing better than to Aide my body and those around me. Thus Aide was born. With my obsession with Mid-Century design I thought it only natural that my design have a pin-up esk feel. Why do I love the 50′s? Back then, life was slower, people handmade from scratch: Meals, Clothing.. and even Soap! Not to say we don’t now, but who really has the time anymore? The Plunge: In 2012 I decided to quit my Manager/Full-Benefit job to pursue my passion and open up my first on-line store of luxury Handmade Soap & Skin Care products. Spreading my love of nature and simple, affordable indulgences to the world. I hope you try and Feel the difference. xo Shop Aide Body...
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The Table Restaurant is a new holistic food location in Oshawa! It features natural, organic foods, made from scratch! They use seasonal vegetables and locally grown produce whenever possible. Their menu is a delicious array of healthy, nurturing foods. They even offer Vegan, and Gluten Free options, and a JUICE BAR! If you are trying to eat better, but facing the challenge of finding food to go, this is your solution – because they even deliver! Its a beautiful little shop with even more beautiful food! If you are a practitioner looking for a space to hold your next seminar or workshop, please contact us, as we are happy to accommodate you where ever possible! View Their...
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The Natural Arts Community in Durham Region is made up of Organic Farmers, Yoga Studios, Holistic Practitioners and any other person or business who is dedicated to creating a more conscious world. Our mission is to make the public aware of these amazing businesses and people. We are growing an alternative marketplace for people who are ready to live a more conscious life.
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