Natural Relief for Everyday Aches & Strains Whether you’re recovering from an intense gym session, working outdoors, or simply dealing with the physical wear and tear of a busy lifestyle, daily aches and strains can take a heavy toll. Persistent joint stiffness, minor bruises, and overworked muscles make simple movements uncomfortable and slow down your […]
Tara Blackburn
The Care You’ve Trusted for Decades, Upgraded for Modern Life: Meet the Refreshed Master Formulae Botanicals
If you’ve ever reached into your medicine cabinet for a trusted, time-tested herbal remedy to soothe sore muscles or calm irritated skin, chances are you already know Master Formulae Botanicals. For over 40 years, our family of plant-based remedies has been crafted right here in Kelowna, British Columbia. We’ve always believed in keeping things simple, […]
The Dual Approach to Cycle Care: Balance Hormones & Ease Cramps Naturally
The Dual Approach to Cycle Care: Balance Hormones and Ease Cramps Naturally For many women, the monthly cycle comes with a familiar routine: counting down the days, stocking up on heating pads, and reaching for over-the-counter painkillers to push through intense cramps, mood swings, and bloating. While monthly hormonal fluctuations are completely natural, debilitating pain […]
Nature’s Rhythm: Embracing Transitional Wellness and Balance This Summer
Nature’s Rhythm: Embracing Transitional Wellness and Balance This Summer As the days stretch longer and the vibrant energy of summer takes full hold, the world around us shifts into a period of peak growth and abundance. Nature operates in beautiful, predictable cycles—and just like the seasons, our bodies go through their own transitions. Whether you […]
Black Cohosh: Mechanism of Action
Black Cohosh Herbal Medicine History Historically, black cohosh was a popular herb among Native Indigenous people of North America. It was used to treat pain, fever, cough, pneumonia, to bring on labour and to regulate the menstrual cycle. Historical names for it included baneberry, black snakeroot, bug root, and bugbane. It got its name bugbane […]
Why We Don’t Make Gummies
Ever wonder why we don’t make gummies? The real reason we don’t make them. Gummy supplements are growing in popularity, and it’s obvious why. They taste great, which makes it easy to remember to take your supplements! Could it be too good to be true? Well yes. The problem is, these treatments might not actually […]
Stress & Sleep During the Holidays
Stress and Sleep During the Holidays: Covid-19 Edition This year has been filled with unusual amounts of stress for most people as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. So much fear, uncertainty, financial stress, and psychological stress are taking their toll on our level of stress and sleep. As the holidays approach, some of you may be […]
Vitex: How it Works
Vitex Agnus-Castus Vitex agnus-castus is commonly known as Vitex, Chasteberry or Monk’s pepper. Its name stems from its use to lower libido in monks to help them stay chaste, thanks to Vitex benefits. Although few men would use Vitex for this use nowadays, many women benefit from its ability to regulate hormones. It originates from […]