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Many of our customers have become like family (in fact one of our staff just married one of our customers last summer) and most of them like you are our friends. As a result we are opening our doors to Friends and Family this Friday and everyone is saving. Vitamins, and Gifts are 25% off, Groceries and Beauty products are 10% off (except dairy) and Books are 20% - Its our way of saying thanks. Hoping to see you this Friday December 11th!!!    

Dr Marita was talking on the health first show recently here in Prince George and talking about how it is that so many people are running on empty as a result of chronic stress. Dr Marita said that stress is the reason that 70-90% of her patients visit her clinic. Whether it is the result of emotional stress, financial worries, relationship problems, or stress related to a move, a lost one or a change in jobs, the consequences can be dire ... unless you do something about it! Dr Marita suggested that people start with a good base of nutrition,...

"My baby won't stop crying!" The five words that every mother hopes they will not have to say very much, if at all. Unfortunately, they are said all to often. Colic applies to a baby who cries more than 3 hours a day, more than 3 days a week, for more than 3 weeks. Colic has become so common in newborns, that it is now almost expected that they will have it. James C. Breneman, MD considers it to be "a definite manifestation of intolerance, much of which is allergic". With colic, cow's milk is overwhelmingly the leading allergen. A...

Is your Brain Working Properly? Are you worried about improving your brain function. Perhaps you need to consider Nootropics! Rosemarie said that Nootropics are thought to work by helping the brain absorb more neurochemicals that improve oxygen supply, stimulate nerve growth and reduce brain inflammation. Some Nootropics that have been researched to help your brain include Vinpocetine from periwinkle which is anti inflammatory, improves circulation and has been shown to help with cognitive functions Ginkgo Biloba, has been clinically shown to improve circulation to the extremities and help with memory DHA found in fish oils has been shown to help...

At Ave Maria we know that It's not always easy to get all the fruits and vegetables that you need.. sometimes we all get a little stuck on good ways of making sure our diet, and our children's diet, consists of food rich in vitamins and minerals. Well here are a couple suggestions that you may find helpful! 1. Easy Access Everyone loves to snack, but what we choose to snack on can often be the problem. Fruits and vegetables are a great snack, and super nutritious to boot! Snacking is often about finding whatever is easy to grab from...