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Congratulations
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Congratulations to our lucky contest winners: Janet Sturek, Audrey Veal and Sandra Bassett!
Prizes provided by Johns Bedroom Barn, Island Natural and Natural Factors included a $500 Gift Certificate for Johns Bedroom Barn, NOVOpure Latex Pillows, Organic Cotton Sheets and a Natural Factors Gift Basket!
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What's Happening at Island Natural
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We have already been graced with snow, cold weather and freezing temperatures, yet the magic of the season lights up our hearts and appetites! Of course, cold and flu season is upon us too. Come by Island Natural to find everything you need to make a delicious winter dish or party appetizer, find the perfect healthy gift for a loved one, plus everything you need to stay healthy all winter long.
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WOW Wednesday
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WOW Wednesday is a great time for Health First Club members to enjoy 20% off many in-store items. With Christmas and the Holiday Season fast approaching, the extra savings are especially welcome. Join us November 30, for in-store savings, product demonstrations and samples!
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Demos for WOW Wednesday
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- Boring Porridge (9-1); Artesian roasted instant porridges
- Busch Tea Company (9-1); Rooibos tea you can brew
- Dr. Hauschka Skin Care; The highest quality skin care line from Germany
- Natural Factors (11-2); Immune Response Line, defend yourself this flu season.
- Purica Recovery Formula (10am); Relief for joint pain
- Sequel Vega Products (9-1); Kathleen will introduce you to the first natural complete sport performance system and other great Sequel products.
- So Delicious Coconut Milk Coffee Creamers (1:30-5:30); Original, Hazelnut and French Vanilla
- Vida Grains (11-3); Fibre-boost to any meal
Rose Vasile will be here at 11:30am with a live raw food cooking demo with the theme of
"Entertaining with Raw Foods"
Just in time for the holidays!
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Stay Healthy this Holiday Season
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While we enjoy family, friends, good food, great gifts and much needed rest during the holidays, it can often be a time when our bodies benefit from a little extra TLC. We gathered a short list of some of the beneficial remedies we have in-store.
For digestive troubles, be sure to take digestive enzymes with your meals. There are many options available, so please stop-by to learn which one will be best for you. If you do indulge in sweets, there are some great formulas to help regulate your blood sugar levels. A daily probiotic is also beneficial to not just your digestion, but your immunity too.
For stress management, adaptogens like ashwagandha, holy basil, homoeopathic preparations, maca root or medicinal mushrooms help your adrenal glands to function optimally, while 5-HTP, GABA, L-theanine or Relora can help relieve symptoms of stress and sleep disturbance and improve mood.
To prevent catching a bug, astragalus, echinacea, oil of oregano, vitamin D and zinc are beneficial to your immune system. Even if you get sick, you can naturally reduce the symptoms and severity of your illness by taking these beneficial compounds, a combination formula or a homeopathic remedy.
With a bit of thought and care, you can feel your best not just this season, but all year around! Come by and talk with one of our knowledgeable supplement advisers for more information.
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Christmas Shopping at Island Natural
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 Give the Gift of Health this Christmas! Shop Local and Support Local Vendors too!
Appliances
- For the gardener, conscientious cook, kale chip fanatic or living food creator, an Excalibur Dehydrator is the perfect gift. We have the 5-tray and 9-tray models available at the best prices in Nanaimo!
- We have been fortunate to have a Day Light Bright Light Therapy Lamp in our office the last few months and it has been fantastic at keeping spirits up, despite all of the rain. This clinically proven light therapy is used to treat jet lag, PMS, mood disorders, SAD, sleep disorders and more. A very thoughtful gift!
- Do you have a loved one who is always making soups or smoothies? Or someone on a raw food kick? For quality, longevity and power, the Vitamix Turbo Blender cannot be beat! With an outstanding warranty and a proven 2+ HP engine, the Vitamix can effortlessly blend, grind, puree and pulverize anything you throw at it! A great gift for the family or even treat yourself.
- Give the gift of juice with the SoloStar-II Juicer; The gold standard of juicers, this low RPM juicer keeps nutrients and enzymes intact and can handle virtually everything including leafy vegetables. Can also make fresh pasta, nut butters and more!
- Pure, alkaline water from the Santevia Water Filtration System is a great gift for the whole family because clean, great-tasting water is essential. Check out their Alkaline Water Flasks too; attractive and convenient
- Also in-store, some other great gift ideas include the Yogourmet Electric Yogurt Maker, Sprouters and the Z-Star Wheat Grass Juicer
Body Care
- Spoonk Acupressure Mats are innovative, funky and effective at managing stress, improving sleep, relaxing muscles, energizing the body and reducing back pain. Made with sustainable materials and assembled in Vancouver.
- Stay with a clean theme this Christmas and only give chemical free body care gifts - Gentle bubble baths, luxurious moisturizers, sensual massage oils, soothing salves and more
Food
- Celestial Seasonings Herbal Holiday Tea Packs; Sample a variety of delicious holiday herbal tea flavours, perfect for the office or in a stocking. Also check out our Organic, Healthier Fruit Cakes
- Add spice to a friend's life with Monsoon Coast's Exotic World Spice Blend Kits; Check out the trio of Indian, African or Butter Chicken Spices with recipes. From Salt Spring Island!
- Make your own granola, cookies or chocolates with high quality organic and even raw ingredients. Give the gift of YUM!
Housewares
- Beautiful, clean-burning and long lasting Honey Candles 100% Beeswax Candles make great gifts for friends, neighbours or to complement any gift. We have special holiday crates, naturally scented votives, pillars and more.
- For a baby's nursery, your child's room or beside the computer, Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps provide a soft glow and have therapeutic benefits as well. We also carry Selenite Lamps, Himalayan Salt Crystal Candle Holders and other Mineral Candle Holders.
Stocking Stuffers
- Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! Get the good stuff - fair trade, organic, dark, milk, gluten- free, vegan, white or whatever you desire we have in chocolate. Support some of our great local companies too.
- Tumbled Mineral or Crystal Keychains, some with inspirational words and others just rough stone, these gems keep the good vibes with you wherever you go.
- Delicious, organic, vegan and corn syrup free Tru Sweets Candy Canes with natural colour; these 4 ingredient treats are tested gluten-free too!
- Dancing Yarn Scarves handmade by local artist and Island Natural staffer April Laurie; these gorgeous scarves can be worn in a multitude of ways and make a great gift for the fashionable female in your life.
- No Miss Natural Nail Polishes, Burt's Bees and Green Beaver Lip Shimmers or Auroshikha Natural Incense Sticks all make great stocking stuffers.
We do custom gift baskets as well! If you are unsure what to get, you can also Give the Gift of Health with an Island Natural Gift Certificate, available in $10, $25 and $50.
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Order Your Fresh Turkey for Christmas
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Call us at 250.390.1955 to reserve a vegetarian-fed, free range, hormone and antibiotic-free turkey for your Christmas Dinner. We will do our best to match your size request and please remember quantities are limited. Turkeys are delivered fresh Friday, December 23.
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New Products at the Market
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Staff Picks: Immune System Support and Treating the Flu and Colds
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Tis' the Season of Germs Spreading, Coughs, Colds, Flu, Stress and More. Learn some of our favourite strategies to treat and prevent illness this time of year.
Alyson - "If caught off guard and antibiotics are needed, a good probiotic is essential like Flora's Pharmaceutical Strains. I get ongoing support through the winter with Purica's Immune 7X, plus lots of fresh air!"
April - " Each morning and evening, I put a few drops of Oil of Oregano under my tongue. I add Vitamin D and Elderberry tincture to my breakfast drink. I do this routine even if I don't feel ill. For an extra boost, I add Harmonic Arts 6 Mushroom Blend, which contain adaptogens that aid the immune system as well."
Casey - "I like to periodically use the Botanica Deep Immune Tincture for a boost plus lots of Vitamin C year around. Also avoiding excess sugar consumption is so important too."
Cathy - "I take Natural Factors Mega Halibut Oil and NF Vitamin C 2-3grams daily. I love to eat raw garlic cloves and lots of ginger as well for the great anti-viral, anti-bacterial and fantastic anti-inflammatory properties."
Chanyce - "I use an Emergen-C everyday that I sip on throughout the day to get my daily Vitamin C."
Chris - "A good probiotic like NF Ultimate Multi or Udo's Super 8 - plus astragulus tea and a good adaptogen like holy basil."
Doug - "I use Natural Factors Anti-Viral Fresh Herb Tincture for Immune System Support - the label says it all!"
Jim - "Natural Factors Vitamin C 1000mg - I take 4 caps daily and the amino acid Lysine once a week, which is good to build a resistance to cold sores and stress related illness."
John - "Purica Immune 7X, a blend of seven of the world's most powerful medicinal mushrooms."
Nadia - "I take Oil of Oregano after work. To keep my immune system strong, I eat lots of kale, fruit, veggies and I juice regularly. I also take vegan Vitamin D all winter - I'll be using Botanica's new Mushroom Vitamin D this winter."
Pablo - "I supplement year-round with NutriStart Vitamin D and I take more in the winter. Check out the vitamindcouncil.org to read more about this critically important vitamin."
Rhonda - "If I am around sick people, travelling or feel like I am getting sick, I will take Oscillococcinum, the leading homeopathic remedy to prevent or relieve symptoms of cold and flu. Right now we have the bonus pack, which is great for the whole family."
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Recipe of the Month: South African Vegetable Apricot Curry
| It's always fun to try new and delicious food and expand your taste horizons! From South Africa, comes a sweet and spicy curry, perfect for this cold damp time of year. Provides plenty of leftovers too!
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. ginger, minced
8 cloves garlic, minced
3 tsp. Monsoon Coast Durban Curry (or more for hotter)
2 tsp. fresh or dried turmeric
1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 - 3/4 cup dried apricots, chopped and rehydrated (3 hours)
1 sweet red pepper, chopped
3/4 lb. green beans, trimmed
1/2 lb. carrots, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 lb. cauliflower, in small florets
1 medium yam, peeled in 1/2 inch cubes
3 cups red cabbage, shredded
1 1/2 cups veggie stock or water + bouillon cube
salt to taste
Preparation: Saute the onions in the oil until translucent, then add ginger, garlic, apple, red pepper, Durban Curry and turmeric. Stirring regularly, add a 1/4 cup of the stock, followed by the carrots and yam. As the vegetables start to soften over the next ten minutes or so, add enough stock to keep things slightly liquid and then add the apricots, the cauliflower, beans and cabbage. Add more stock as the apple and onions cook down and thicken the sauce. Add salt and more Durban Curry to taste. When the carrots, cauliflower etc. are soft, stir together, remove from heat and let rest to merge the flavours. There should be enough sauce to surround and coat the other ingredients. If you want to serve "Bunny Chow", cut the top off a round loaf of crusty, white bread, hollow it out and pour in the curry. Rip off pieces of the crust to scoop up the sauce or alternately, just serve with slices of crusty bread. Makes enough for 6 to feast. |
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Herb of the Month: Mullein Leaf; Verbascum Thapsus
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Easily spotted by its large soft leaves and 7-foot height, Mullein is a great herb used to treat respiratory problems in both humans and animals and is effective for cough, colds, bronchitis and sore throats. When prepared with water, it creates a slippery substance that soothes throat, stomach, intestines and soft tissues in the body, as well as cramps and spasms. The anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties of the plant can be used topically to treat haemorrhoids and cold sores. Prepare as a paste with water, drink as a tea or use in any one of the herbal preparations. |
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We Stay Green At Island Natural
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Tidbits
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- Island Natural recently gave a $500 Sponsorship donation for the 2011 Nanaimo River Stewardship Symposium. We are proud supporters of the Nanaimo & Area Land Trust
- Mina from Shoda Shiatsu, who is in-store providing mini-shiatsu treatment sessions the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month has updated her contact information. She can be reached at 250.616.1386 or by email myshiatsuworks@gmail.com
Holiday Hours
Saturday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 9am to 5pm
Sunday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed
Monday, December 26 (Boxing Day): Closed
Saturday, December 31 (New Year's Eve): 9am to 5pm
Sunday, January 1, 2012 (New Year's Day): Closed
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Have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the holiday season.
Yours in health,
The Team at Island Natural Market
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Coupon Expires December 31, 2011
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