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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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Why Fortified Foods Don't Measure Up to Whole Foods

Written by sara Ouellette, CNP, RNCP Thursday 15 December 2011

  Eat REAL whole foods instead of the “fortified” ones. Most of the time, these foods have been stripped of their nutrients through refining and processing, only for them to be replaced by synthetic ones that are not very well absorbed by the body. Some fortified food items are downright pointless and a waste of your money.   Calcium fortified orange juice; calcium is ...

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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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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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Exercise Green!

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP, RNCP Friday 24 June 2011

By Vega We all know exercise is good for us. What if exercising outdoors is even better? Turns out, that's the case! Recent studies have shown that there are specific, additional benefits to exercising outdoors. Exercising 'green' or in a natural outdoor setting promotes greater levels of revitalization and energy, while also allowing decreases in tension, anger, and depression. Now that we're o...

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A Fabulous Adventure from Canada to Venezuela, and Now Trinidad!

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP, RNCP Sunday 03 April 2011

For those of you who have been wondering why one minute I’m in Canada, then Venezuela, and the next in Trinidad and Tobago, here’s is a little run through of my travels, which went from surviving the cold winters of Northern Ontario, Canada, to enduring the hot, humid heat of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela and sweet Caribbean vibe in Trinidad.  I was raised in the small town of Sturge...

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Superfoods for Super Health! Wholesome Foods that Nourish Your Cells.

Written by Sara Ouellette, CNP, RNCP Tuesday 22 March 2011

These nutrient packed foods are disease combating and can easily be incorporated into your daily diet to promote optimal health and longevity.  Superfoods are a group of wholesome, plant-based foods that are packed with powerful health benefits that can help you live a longer and healthier life. What makes them “super” is their exceptionally high level of nutrients and antioxidant...

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