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A blog for natural and holistic living
by Sara Ouellette
Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Fitness Consultant
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Thieves Oil Recipe and the Many Uses of Thieves Oil

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP Thursday 18 October 2012

There are many versions of the Thieves Oil Recipe. It is highly antibacterial, antiviral and anti-infectious. You can purchase it or make your own. I use thieves essential oil for just about everything. It is safe for the environment plus it contains health giving properties. When you clean with thieves essential oil you kill germs such as mold, viruses and bacteria, purify the air, and boost y...

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Local Resources

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP, RNCP Tuesday 25 October 2011

  Check out Beyond Vitality's NEW 'Local Resources' page!  Whether you're an active client of Beyond Vitality, or a self-proclaimed “health guru”, these local resources are to help you achieve your holistic health, nutrition and fitness goals by directing you to stores and providers of health foods, organic produce, eco-friendly items and natural body care. T...

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How to Limit Your Exposure to Hormone Disruptors

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP, RNCP Tuesday 20 September 2011

  Have you ever wondered why your hormones are not balanced? It's not entirely your fault. Before you even leave the house in the morning, there's a chance you've exposed yourself to hundreds of chemicals as part of your regular morning routine. Nowadays, most processed foods, body care and cleaning products contain the "bad guys", aka hormone disruptors.  Hormone disruptors are chemic...

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7 Surprising Things That Are Hidden About Sunscreen and Sun Exposure

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP, RNCP Tuesday 28 June 2011

  Today I want to share an interesting piece on the OVER USE of sunscreen; that chemical cocktail that people use these days.  We are lathering on the chemicals only to increase our toxic overload, when we should be focusing on the 'terrain'.  In other words, instead of shielding ourselves, we should be strengthening our own body's natural protection against the suns UV rays.  ...

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What Are Your Plans for Earth Day 2011?

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP, RNCP Thursday 21 April 2011

  Good day all earthlings!  Tomorrow, Friday April 22nd, is Good Friday as well as EARTH DAY!  With Earth Day on Good Friday, I’m hoping we have a perfect blend of reflection, thankfulness and gesture for the Earth! Earth Day is a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment. What I would like is if we could (we can!) make...

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