tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938Fri, 18 May 2012 10:28:10 +0000szent-gyorgyiskin drynessoceanelectrolytesrosehipsextractionbarnNSnutritionmade in canadaISOCabot Trailcholesterolholistichydrationblueberrychristmasdr. ozskincarenova greensshopping channelNOPnancy smithersnaturally nova scotiablood pressureechinaceatroll bridge creek inccertified organiccleansechiafreeze-dryingvitalityJASgreens formulatriviaUSDAvitamin cmental claritywinter skinpier 21cranberryinflammationfarmherbsNova ScotiaentrepreneurQAIberriesmaple sapfruitsllamapamaya organicsvaleriantincturesfruit acidsdigestionlabelsexfoliantsCOTAantioxidantskin disordersorganichealth servicesnourishingmineralsenergysynergisticsuperfoodgiveawayBay of Fundyvegetableswhole foodnpnastragalusjapanacerolakiki maple sweet waterglycerinehealthpassionflowerimmunityskin careThe promotion of health and well-being through the sharing of inspiring personal stories and experiences.http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)Blogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-9008579259951048113Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:08:00 +00002012-04-23T12:08:06.492-03:00hydrationpamaya organicsskin carewinter skinorganicskin drynessMany people suffer from dry skin both during and right after the winter months. It can be a battle to try and stay moisturized and free from flakes/scales/itchiness! Read on for some tips from Pamela MacKay, the owner/founder of Pamaya Organics, in Part 2/3 of her skin care blog posts. Winter Skin Snow, wind and rain- a recipe for skin disaster. During these seasonal changes, our skin needs http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2012/04/winter-skin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-4197532448454345294Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:29:00 +00002012-04-10T14:29:20.342-03:00nova greensvegetablesimmunityherbsgreens formulaenergydigestionsuperfoodfruitsmental claritysynergisticcleansenourishingcertified organicnaturally nova scotiaLooking for increased energy, immunity, digestion, and mental clarity? Try Nova Greens! Nova Greens is the ultimate green superfood formula made with 100% certified organic fruits, vegetables, and herbal ingredients, providing unsurpassed quality to nourish and enhance your life experience.We take extraordinary measures from start to finish ensuring the potency and purity of Nova Greens. It is http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2012/04/product-feature-nova-greens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-3245643075539929269Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:36:00 +00002012-03-19T16:36:16.067-03:00pamaya organicsfruit acidsexfoliantsskincarerosehipscertified organicHave you noticed the trend in the beauty industry- to promise you incredible results like “You’ll look 10 years younger by using this product” when in reality these products offer nothing more than temporary hydration. Moisturizing does lessen the prominence of undesirable skin conditions, it does nothing to change the underlying dermal losses caused by aging. Don’t let this stop you from http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2012/03/organic-skin-care-part-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-6421145958491053024Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:50:00 +00002012-03-05T10:51:33.771-04:00made in canadalabelsnpnnaturally nova scotiacertified organicRecently our company has gone through a face lift in regards to our labelling and branding. When shopping the store shelves, you might notice some changes to our labels: our herbal capsules and tinctures are ditching their excess packaging and coming out with sleek new labels that match the rest of our lines, and our logo has had some slight changes and been made larger so it’s easier to see. http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2012/03/labeling-101.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-2557897240497758539Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:09:00 +00002012-02-20T10:09:18.634-04:00COTAnaturally nova scotiacertified organic"When you ask people what's special about organic food, they generally say organic farmers do not use toxic chemical pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, hormones, antibiotics or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). That's part of the picture, but there is much more to it. Organic agriculture offers compelling answers to the complex issues facing the world today-whether hunger, land http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2012/02/100-year-diet-making-difference-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-9182134192047482754Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:09:00 +00002012-02-06T11:09:33.119-04:00nancy smithersjapannaturally nova scotiacertified organicCOMPANY TIMELINE Here is a snapshot of NNS…along with an exciting announcement at the end! 1993 Naturally Nova Scotia Health Products Ltd. is established in Nova Scotia, Canada by Nancy Smithers. Product development and production of Echinacea Propolis Spray begins 1995 Full scale use of the freeze drying method is implemented in the manufacturing process 1998 Product sales in England begin http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2012/02/nns-timeline.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-8443075510339078592Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:49:00 +00002012-01-30T09:39:29.535-04:00whole foodgiveawaynaturally nova scotiacertified organicNNS is so excited to have passed 100 followers on Facebook this week! In celebration, we have decided to hold a giveaway for our Facebook fans: in order to enter, please leave a comment on this blog post. Please don't forget to leave an email where we can reach you if you're the winner. Here are the details: - To enter: leave a comment on this post with an email address where we can reach you http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2012/01/giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-8528574565393021036Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:22:00 +00002012-01-16T11:22:59.670-04:00cholesterolNova Scotianutritioninflammationskin disordershealthholisticvitalityhealth servicesenergyblood pressuredigestionHolistic Nutritional Counseling is a unique and thorough investigation into a person’s overall health and well being. The intention is to provide education, support and guidance for the individual through the shifting of long term habits that have impacted their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. Imbalances occur over long or short term periods of time which stem from a person’s http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2012/01/health-benefits-of-holistic-nutritional.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-6496994010912968977Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:45:00 +00002012-01-02T14:45:04.727-04:00nancy smithersentrepreneurNova Scotiafreeze-dryingtincturesjapannaturally nova scotiacertified organicThe inspiration for Naturally Nova Scotia (NNS) all started in the early 1990s: My sister was a physiotherapist in Ontario and was interested in natural products to help with her clients’ health and recovery. She quickly realized that there were very few high quality products available and wasn’t sure which direction to go. With the guidance of a herbalist friend, I began to learn about the many http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2012/01/nancys-story.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-4193848348899697078Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:05:00 +00002011-12-19T14:58:26.054-04:00Nova Scotiachristmascertified organic The staff at Naturally Nova Scotia would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas season! See you in the New Year!http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2011/12/its-that-time-of-year-again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-923275212870829042Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:38:00 +00002011-12-05T10:38:22.019-04:00QAIUSDANOPISOJAScertified organicWhat does ‘Certified Organic’ mean? It sounds like an easy question…but it isn’t as straight forward as it may seem! Before a product can be labeled as certified organic, an approved third party organization must approve the growing, handling, processing, labeling, transportation, and storage of the product and its ingredients to ensure that it complies with all relevant organic standards. http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2011/12/certified-organic-manufacturing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-5290581806095625874Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:10:00 +00002011-11-21T09:10:41.502-04:00Cabot Trailpier 21Bay of FundyNova ScotiablueberrytriviacranberryPut on your learning hats! Stacey at ‘Did you know Canada’ was sweet enough to pull together some trivia for us on…well…appropriately enough, Nova Scotia! Did you know Canada… we've found some fun facts about Nova Scotia we'd love to share with you... … in Nova Scotia many of the top names reflect the Maritime culture such as Kayleigh, Noah and Owen. … Nova Scotia is the biggest producer of http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2011/11/did-you-know-canada.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-5596182319132815324Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:40:00 +00002011-11-07T10:40:28.410-04:00echinaceaastragalustincturesextractionglycerinecertified organicHerbs have been extracted using alcohol for generations and it has been proven to extract most of the known active ingredients, while also acting as a preservative. Our bodies are able to assimilate the botanicals into our systems more efficiently because the active ingredients are already extracted. While there are several different ways to make tinctures, we make ours in two different ways: http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2011/11/making-herbal-tinctures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-8220719292661464398Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:58:00 +00002011-10-17T10:19:50.515-03:00shopping channelchiaberriesjapancertified organicNaturally Nova Scotia Health Products Japan (NNSJ) has been manufacturing products from our lines for the Japanese consumer for nearly 10 years. It was actually one of the company’s first major markets! Currently, our products are offered mainly on the Japanese TV shopping channel, Jupiter Shop Channel, which airs live broadcasts for various products 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our Berry http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2011/10/nns-in-japan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-3223349938358535014Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:28:00 +00002011-10-03T10:28:28.106-03:00 I am lucky enough to help Naturally Nova Scotia begin their new marketing campaign: “Make the Real Organic Choice”, which we hope will help educate consumers on the truth behind product certification claims. Educating adults has never been an easy task because, well, we are set in our ways and VERY busy. This brings me to my story… Children are our future: Since I am a new mother to three http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2011/10/children-are-our-future.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-1567640436663690643Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:06:00 +00002011-09-19T12:29:59.911-03:00mineralskiki maple sweet waterantioxidanttroll bridge creek incmaple sapelectrolytesTree sap has been used in traditional folk medicine in North America, Korea and Northern Europe for 1000s of years. For those of you who don't know about the maple sap, it is the clear sweet liquid that is harvested from the maple tree each spring of the year. This liquid is then boiled until it becomes maple syrup. To make 1 litre of syrup approximately 40 litres of sap is used. Not only is thishttp://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2011/08/from-tree-to-bottle-maple-sap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-432646369288526301Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:14:00 +00002011-09-06T11:44:36.873-03:00oceanfarmNSbarnllamaNNS staff are fortunate enough to be able to come to work at a beautiful location on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore every day: our manufacturing facility is located on a 150acre property on a 250 year old farm. When Nancy Smithers purchased the property, she decided to keep the authentic look of the old farm, so she built her manufacturing facility back so that all you can see from the road is the http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2011/08/picture-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-2957656587522057717Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:45:00 +00002011-08-15T15:07:41.065-03:00vitamin cszent-gyorgyiwhole foodacerola As our understanding of nutrients has grown over the last century or so it's become apparent that the health benefits we derive from vitamins and minerals are often the result of groups of nutrients acting together rather than being the result of a single nutritional factor. One of the first observations of this behaviour was with respect to Vitamin C. Albert Szent-Györgyi, a Hungarian scientisthttp://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2011/08/why-i-buy-certified-organic-acerola.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-4399858424026477026Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:25:00 +00002011-08-15T15:08:17.364-03:00whole foodnaturally nova scotiacertified organic So, after a (very) long hiatus, get ready for some new NNS blog content! We will be posting several posts a month: you can watch for these by following our blog, or joining us on Twitter and Facebook. We at NNS love to hear feedback and our staff is looking forward to interacting with you. What a great way to get to know not only our products and brand, but the faces behind that beautiful logo http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2011/08/were-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-1994047910604637719Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:04:00 +00002010-03-26T12:09:20.391-03:00Did you know that our bodies require Vitamin D3 in order to absorb calcium and phosphorus, two nutrients essential to strong bones and teeth. Vitamin D3 deficiency can lead to health problems such as osteoporosis and decreased immunity. Vitamin D3 is much more easily absorbed compared to its D2 counterpart and it is especially important to consume adequate amounts of Vitamin D3 to maintain good http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2010/03/did-you-know-that-our-bodies-require.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-6154966573621067637Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:06:00 +00002010-01-25T17:31:39.845-04:00As the people of Haiti try to endure and survive the horrific trauma that has fallen their tiny nation, a small film crew has set out to share their stories with the world. I have been following the Inside Disaster blog since I stumbled upon it last week. Their selfless efforts, emotion, and humanity has captivated many in a way that the evening news has not.Please watch Nico's video "Asking the http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2010/01/haiti-our-hearts-and-thoughts-are-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daina Scarola)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-194003250991340873Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:24:00 +00002010-01-08T09:36:37.465-04:00valerianpassionflowerdr. ozHello and Happy New Year!How many of you blog-readers watch Dr. Oz? On a recent show, Dr. Oz talks about stress and weight gain. Passionflower tincture is 1 of the solutions he presents to his attentive audience: when we are stressed, the brain releases a chemical that goes to the Adrenal Glands. The Adrenal Glands in turn excrete steroids that go into your stomach fat and actually make it largerhttp://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2010/01/passionflower-valerian-essentials-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Peters)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-3302489914019107710Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:44:00 +00002009-10-28T14:01:42.356-03:00By Daina ScarolaIn light of all the scary media coverage on the latest influenza virus, I feel compelled to share a different perspective. A more positive perspective. If you do happen to catch the flu this season, it might not be all that bad. Here is an endearing story I read this week called 'Another View of The Flu' by Wendy Strgar that was posted on the Care2 Make a Difference website. It http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2009/10/another-view-of-flu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daina Scarola)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-4413746146527704940Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:39:00 +00002009-10-28T11:44:09.780-03:00Halifax News NetBy Lindsay Jones, The Weekly NewsThere’s no magic bullet for perfect health, but organic health pioneer Nancy Smithers is making the next best thing just outside Halifax in Lawrencetown. Naturally Nova Scotia started out as a homegrown herbal remedy business in Smithers’ kitchen 17 years ago. Her sister, a physiotherapist, was looking for higher quality herbal remedies than what http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2009/10/homegrown-herbal-business-receives.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daina Scarola)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084942876422420938.post-7535461983006493238Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:37:00 +00002009-09-02T12:47:49.905-03:00Naturally Nova Scotia's front room was open for the first time ever this year. It was a successful season with many visitors and new supporters of our health products. We also had fine artwork on display from our staff, including oil paintings by Daina Deblette Scarola and beach stone angels by Beth Ann Knowles. The on-site store is now closed to the public until next spring, 2010. However our http://www.wellnessfromwithinblog.com/2009/09/store-is-now-closed-until-next-spring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daina Scarola)0