YOU VOTED: St Catharines’ Top 20 Restos/Cafes/Markets
Last month for our ‘Taking Care of Local Business” Giveaway, we asked our social media community what their favourite local, independent businesses were in St. Catharines/Niagara – and they really showed up! your favourite local restaurants during lockdown 2.0.
Our COVID-19 Response
JANUARY 2021 UPDATE As an essential business, we remain OPEN for safe in-store shopping during the lockdown/state of emergency period. We are also offering the option of curbside pickup or local delivery. We have updated our in-store shopping hours to 10am to 5pm,...
5 Ways to Support Local Businesses During the 2020 Holiday Season
by Jason Sebeslav, Owner The Peanut Mill Natural Foods Market was founded by my mother, Antje Wirth, in Niagara-on-the-Lake in April 1976. In the early days, we were famous for grinding peanuts into fresh peanut butter (thus the store’s name), fresh carrot and apple...
Heal Your Gut for Good!
An interview with Amanda Santalucia, RHN Do you feel bloated, heavy or sluggish after eating? Do you have low energy, yet trouble sleeping? Having frequent cravings and trouble losing stubborn weight? I recently spoke with nutritionist Amanda Santalucia about how all...
Study doubting vitamin D bone benefits was poorly structured and unreliable, say experts
by Ronald G. Reichert, ND Since earning his doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in 1989, Dr Ronald Reichert has worked as an expert consultant to the natural health products industry. In addition to maintaining a private practice, he is an...
What is the Thyroid – Stress Connection?
An Interview with Dr Elie Klein, ND Dr. Elie Klein is a naturopathic doctor in Toronto, author of Read This If You Have A Heart – The Book on Lowering High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Naturally, as well as co-owner and formulator of natural health...
Terpenes: “Benefits of Cannabis Without the High”
An Interview with Dr Lee Know, ND By Jason Sebeslav Lee Know is a licensed naturopathic doctor, recipient of several awards, and has held positions as medical advisor, scientific evaluator, and director of R&D for major organizations. He’s the author of...
Vision Quest: Aging with Good Eyesight
An interview with Dr Mahmood Piraee, PhD By Jason Sebeslav Dr. Mahmood Piraee is a pharmacist with a PhD in molecular and cellular biology from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada. He has over 20 years of experience in natural products drug discovery and...
10 Healthy Travel Tips
By Caroline Farquhar RHN, BA, EMP I travel a lot for both work and pleasure, and I know that getting sick can ruin your trip. Whether you’re staying close to home or planning to travel abroad, make sure you are prepared. Healthy travel requires planning, preparation,...
Probiotics for Gut, Brain & Immunity
An interview with digestive health expert Dr. Sara Celik By Jason Sebeslav Dr. Sara Celik, ND, HMC, BHSc is a Naturopathic Doctor and Homeopathic Master Clinician with over 15 years of experience. With her extensive clinical and educational background, she is a...