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Do you have constipation?
April 24th, 2012 by Lyne Quesnel, ND
Constipation, a very unpleasant and sometimes painful situation that is defined by slow transit, associated with dehydrated stools that are difficult to expel.
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Our needs vary from one person to another. While for some people it is normal to have a bowel movement 3 times a day, for others, 3 times a week may be sufficient. But one way or another, the longer the stools stay in the intestines, the harder they will get and become [...]Protection against the sun from the inside
April 09th, 2012 by André Gagnon, ND
The sun can cause serious burns but may also create invisible damage that will lead to complications in the future. It is therefore very important to properly protect the skin of our little ones with an adequate sunscreen but also, as surprising as this may seem, with omega-3s. Scientific studies have demonstrated the protective effects that omega-3s have on our skin. People who have taken omega-3 supplements significantly increase their skin’s tolerance level to UVB [...]
View the articleYour body: Clean it, revitalize it
March 28th, 2012 by André Gagnon, ND
Surely you take the time to clean your car, have the oil changed and clean your house on a regular basis? Why not do so much for your body?
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Why a detoxification treatment?
Every day we are exposed to toxins. Normally, a healthy body uses the liver, skin, kidneys, lungs and intestines to eliminate these toxins. Nowadays, many causes (stress, pollution, nutritional deficiencies, and continuous intoxication) reduce the effectiveness of our detoxification mechanisms.
When?
A good approach varies from [...]Your first aid kit in a bottle: Aloe Vera
February 23rd, 2012 by André Gagnon, ND
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Aloe Vera is cultivated a little bit everywhere in the tropics and warmer areas of the planet such as Asia, Africa, India, the Caribbean, South America, Mexico and the southern Unites States. It is an indoor plant that remains popular and has been part of our mother’s and our grandmother’s pharmacopeia for a long time.
Aloe Vera leaves contain more than 75 nutritive elements and 200 other components, including 20 minerals (phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iron, zinc…), 18 amino [...]Milk-thistle: A great solution to gourmet feast and tired liver
December 21st, 2011 by Valérie Deslandes
The holidays are often a time when we tend to overindulge on food and alcohol. This excess can tire the liver and have repercussions throughout the body. Skin becomes dull and greenish, our gaze loses its usual sparkle, bad breath, bloating and fatigue are often the results of a bloated and slow liver. Milk Thistle may provide some precious relief and restore the liver to optimum health.
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A little botany
Milk thistle, a member of the Compositae [...]




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