This is a series of articles covering common pregnancy questions and issues about the process and what you can do to take control over your birth and your wellness throughout your pregnancy.
Topics covered will be:
1. Nausea and other common pregnancy related problems
2. How to support your body for optimum development, both internally and externally.
3. Development through mental preparation
4. Birthing support protocol.
5. Postpartum Care

Read more for Part Three...

This article was written by Jessica Curran. Jessica has been employed at Optimum Health for three years and has a strong passion for women and children’s health. Using natural means to treat her own health and the health of her family, she has overcome many obstacles in her life using holistic methods and looks forward to helping others overcome their obstacles. She is currently working on her Science Degree in Nutrition at the University of Alberta and plans to continue with her education into Midwifery and Naturopathic medicine.

There are many options when it comes to skin creams, lotions and oils for scars, stretch marks and dehydrated skin. Many of these options are marketed as “natural.” However, not all “natural” beauty products are as healthy for us as advertising would have us believe. Consumers are becoming savvy about the ingredients listed in their products and are wary of anything that they don’t understand or suspect is harsh on their system. Read more to find out how you can prevent or lessen the sight of stretch marks with natural substances...

This article was written by Myra Nicks, Holistic Health Care Practitioner and SkinCare Consultant at Optimum Health Vitamins and Kolya Day Spa

Find out the latest research information on a number of substances and lfestyle changes that have been clinically proven, including MAGNESIUM..

The female menstrual cycle is a mysterious force that has been linked to the arrangements of the cosmos, the gravitational pull of the moon and other universal influences. For many women, it is a time of monthly cleansing and ‘letting go’ as we release ourselves of the reproductive burden. However, for many other women, this is a time of pain and mood problems that give our periods its colloquial name: The Curse. Learn more about why this is a misconception and the importance of tracking your menstrual cycle, Pre-Menstrual Syndrome and what natural supports you can take for a variety of abnormalities.

The Sun is returning for few more minutes each day as we move closer to the end of one season and nearer to a warmer and brighter Spring. This Winter Blend is a great way to help keep your spirits high, for soon the snow will melt, and once more we will have “green” in our surroundings. From the warmth of the cinnamon & sarsaparilla, to the sweet of the orange & licorice, to all the other herbs involved, this blend is a great way to start your day, bringing a bold and robust aroma that is warming to your senses and soothing as a whole.

This guest editorial was written by Patricia Jairamsingh, natural health consultant at Optimum Health Vitamins in Sherwood Park and student at Global College of Natural Medicine (Holistic Health/ Master Herbalist/Nutritional Consultant). This article chronicles her journey through fat loss. All opinions are that of the authour.

One day a few years back while browsing the Wal-Mart’s clearance racks - I came across two of Kevin Trudeau’s books: Natural Cures “What They Don’t Want You To Know” and The Weight-Loss Cure “They Don’t Want You To Know About”. I had seen his infomercials a few times and just like many other people out there, I was skeptical to say the least, but since I‘d be saving on the shipping and handling, as well as, being marked down by 75% off the cover price - I figured what the heck? I would give them a read. What I didn’t realize at the time was that these two books would end up changing my life forever.

This is a series of articles covering common pregnancy questions and issues about the process and what you can do to take control over your birth and your wellness throughout your pregnancy.
Topics covered will be:
1. Nausea and other common pregnancy related problems
2. How to support your body for optimum development, both internally and externally.
3. Development through mental preparation
4. Birthing support protocol.
5. Postpartum Health

Read on for part 3: Development through mental preparation...

This article was written by Jessica Curran. Jessica has been employed at Optimum Health for three years and has a strong passion for women and children’s health. Using natural means to treat her own health and the health of her family, she has overcome many obstacles in her life using holistic methods and looks forward to helping others overcome their obstacles. She is currently working on her Science Degree in Nutrition at the University of Alberta and plans to continue with her education into Midwifery and Naturopathic medicine.