Pulse on Health
Issue 9, Apr-May 2016
Wellness tips for a healthy lifestyle
Salus Haus Bound to Nature
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natural health pioneer is celebrating 100 years of innovation and tradition. A century in and Salus® Haus’ focus on high quality, effective and sustainably-sourced products hasn’t changed. Their motto remains the same: health comes first.
Salus® offers a range of tonics, teas, drops, and elixirs, containing only medicinal plants and ingredients, carefully selected for their effectiveness and digestibility. All Salus® Eco Tonics are non-GMO and free of artificial additives and preservatives. In honour of Salus®’ centenary, we’re sharing some favourite eco-tonics, with special focus on a Canadian household staple. Whatever ails you, chances are there’s a Salus® solution.
How deep do Salus® Haus’ sustainable roots go? These green facts show this company truly walks the walk. • In 1995 Dr. Otto Greither, son of
the company’s founder, purchased 27,000 square metres of German Riparian Forest to create an indigenous bird sanctuary and a green oasis near the company’s headquarters.
Tired of Being Tired?
Vitamin Deficiency?
You May be Iron Deficient. Iron deficiency is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency worldwide, but it meets its match in Floradix® Formula. Floradix® Formula is the #1 selling iron supplement in Canada, and is specially formulated for easy absorption and assimilation.
Epresat® Multivitamin - ideal multivitamin for those who need a fast and efficient source of nutrients.
Moms and Moms-to-be Floravit® Formula - Helps pregnant and breastfeeding women meet their recommended iron intake.
Cough and Chest Complaints Alpenkraft® - A delicious herbal cough syrup.
Build Better Bones Calcium Magnesium - An easily absorbed liquid solution to address calcium deficiency.
Sometimes it pays to be Bitter Gallexier® Herbal Bitters - Helps support digestion and relieves digestive discomfort.
Children’s Bone and Immune Health Kindervital® - Supports strong bones, teeth and strengthening of the immune system. Contains vitamins A, B, C, D and E as well as calcium and magnesium.
Essential Mineral Magnesium Liquid - Helps in the development and maintenance of bones, teeth and proper muscle function.
• Salus® Haus was the first
health food company to receive certification from the European Community’s ‘Eco Audit Directive.’
• The company produces their own hydroelectric power for use in their German facilities.
• Salus® Haus was recognized as
a “Climate Protection Company” by the German Federal Ministry for its leading role in climate protection and energy efficiency.
• By producing its own eco-electricity
Salus® covers 90% of the company’s electricity consumption.
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Greenify your Cleaning Routine
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oncerned you may be doing more harm than good when you spring clean? It’s true that some cleaning products marked ‘green’ can be misleading. To ensure the greenest clean, go back to the basics with these DIY solutions: • For disinfecting hard-to-clean areas, look no further than white vinegar.
• Need to cut grease, deodorize, lift dirt, or whiten? Baking Soda solutions can help, naturally.
• Looking for an antibacterial agent?
A lemon, with its mild acid, might just do the trick.
Spring Clean Your Digestive System
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ake on your most thorough spring clean yet and turn your focus to where it matters most: inside. Spring is a great time to cleanse and focus on ridding your body of the toxins that build up over time. Adding Flor•Essence® Herbal Cleanse to your cleansing arsenal can help boost detoxification. This award-winning formula supports the body’s elimination pathways, accelerating the removal of toxins and waste from the body.
Keep Moving this Spring
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or many, outdoor-hours increase in the spring. Taking advantage of opportunities to get moving is key as we age, whether to keep muscles strong or keep circulation flowing. Some great forms of exercise include walking, swimming, cycling, and gardening. As temperatures rise, the latter becomes especially appealing. Plus, spending time in the garden has many benefits:
• Provides a gentle form of exercise appropriate for all ages • Fosters an appreciation for fresh, healthy food • Promotes relaxation
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eeping active helps fight many ailments that come with age, including varicose veins. The heaviness, itching, swelling, and knotted appearance of these veins can escalate to the point that sufferers seek out intrusive or painful medical treatments.
Thankfully, there are natural options for relief. Flora’s CircuVein is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of varicose veins in two months, while alleviating the symptoms. This award-winning, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free formula supports healthy circulation, while protecting and toning vascular blood vessels. It contains bioflavonoids sourced naturally from Spanish oranges, and is clinically proven to reduce the visible signs of varicose veins and alleviate occasional swelling in the legs and ankles, naturally.
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Want to be more sustainable?
Baobites
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SUPER FRUIT SNACKS /COLLATIONS AUX SUPER FRUITS
Here are some tips to keep you living mindful of the planet.
1. Sip Sustainably
Reduce plastic waste by replacing disposable straws with reusable ones. Eco-friendly straws are made from a variety of earth-friendly materials, from glass to bamboo, and usually come with a brush for easy cleaning.
3. Shop Sustainably
Baobites™ ––Une collation aux super fruits récoltés à l’état sauvage de l’arbre baobab ! Très riche en vitamine C, fibres et antioxydants.
4. Snack Sustainably
2. Pack Sustainably
When it comes to lunch, just say no to plastic. Instead, embrace the Indian tradition of the tiffin lunch box. These multi-layered containers fit together for easy packing for the perfect sustainable and stylish to-go lunch.
Baobites™ –A wild-harvested superfruit snack from the Baobab Tree! Bursting with Vitamin C, Fibre & Antioxidants.
actual size ‘taille réelle’
100 Calories
per serving/ par portion
No Sugar Added | No Preservatives
Vegan • Kosher • Gluten-Free • Sustainable Végétalien • Kasher • Sans gluten • Durable Sans sucre ajouté | Sans agents de conservation
6.17 oz (175 g)
Flora Baobites™ are sustainably sourced superfood snacks from Africa. Harvesting of the Baobab fruit helps empower women and nurture local communities in southern Africa by providing a sustainable income for women. Not to mention these delicious snacks are highly nutritious and packed full of Vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants. Oh, and did we mention they provide a full serving of fruit?
5. Waste Sustainably
Embrace local and seasonal produce whenever possible - check out our suggestions on this page.
When it comes to sustainability, we are what we waste. Implement simple practices at home to minimize and track waste - consider keeping a fridge inventory to stay on top of what needs to be used up, and by when.
Freshen up your plate this season Spring is a great time to seek out local, seasonal produce. Health Beyond tasting great, the benefits of shopping locally
Food that travels long distances inevitably loses nutrients before making its way onto the shelf and onto your plate.
are far-reaching:
Environment
Taste
Decreasing the distance your food travels reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Many say they can taste the difference when produce is allowed to ripen and mature before coming to market.
Economy Money talks, and dollars (and cents) spent locally support those living and working in your community.
Safety Canada has strict regulations regarding additives, pesticides, etc. - buying locally ensures these standards are being met.
So what’s in-season in spring? Watch for items like fresh apples, asparagus and spinach, then combine your local farm findings for a tasty, seasonal salad, and top it with a homemade dressing.
Sacha Inchi Flora’s Sacha Inchi Oil makes a delicious, healthful addition to dressings. It adds a mild, nutty flavour and provides a rich, well-balanced ratio of omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 polyunsaturated fatty acids, great for your heart and overall health. Plus, your purchase supports a network of over 1,000 farming families in Peru. The result? A seasonal meal that’s environmentallyfriendly, nutritious, ethical, and delicious!
Healthy Balance
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alance is key in all areas of life, and your gut is no different. The intestinal landscape is made up of microflora, essentially a community of microorganisms, including 400 types of bacteria, both good and bad. Probiotics keep bacteria in balance and create a healthy environment for digestion. What some people may not know, is that men and women have different probiotic needs. Specifically, women tend to require an even higher amount of probiotics. With that in mind, Flora offers two new shelf stable probiotic formulas, both of which support digestive and immune health and are bile and gastric acid resistant, meaning probiotics will easily get delivered to the large and small intestine.
If the delicate equilibrium is upset, bad bacteria can surge. When this happens, supplementing with oral probiotics may help restore the natural balance.
Women’s Care Probiotic • • • •
Designed to address the specific needs of women’s bodies Supports vaginal and urinary health Includes eight premium strains of beneficial bacteria Professionally formulated to provide women with maximum benefit and efficacy
Complete Care Probiotic
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ENERGY SAVED 21 million BTUs
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