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Every culture has a remedy for someone, and that someone might be you. Hand-picked by a Toronto holistic nutritionist, fairly priced, and explained in plain words.
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The Curated Library
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Sports
Training, recovery and hydration for the gym crowd and weekend athletes.
Amino acidsProteinCreatineElectrolytes
Sleep & Stress
Gentle support for winding down, staying asleep and getting through busy weeks.
MagnesiumAdaptogens
Digestion
Gut health basics, from probiotics to enzymes.
ProbioticsEnzymes
Daily Foundations
Everyday essentials, from vitamin D through the dark months to bone, joint and heart support.
Vitamin DOmega-3Collagen
Immune
Seasonal support for cold and flu season and the recovery after.
ZincVitamin CElderberry
Everything
The whole Curated Library on one page, with filters for need, life stage, brand and budget.
Browse the full library →Every product has one need and one or more life stages, so creatine, for example, shows up under Sports and in summer, autumn and winter. Whatever season or stage of life you're in, there's something here for you.
Spring · Birth & childhood
Every life starts with good roots.
Summer · Youth & training
Growing, training, exploring.
Autumn · Adulthood, work & family
Work, family, and finding your balance.
Winter · Elder years
Wisdom, rest, and care passed down.
Bone, joint and heart support for the later seasons of life.
Nic's monthly picks · Sports
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What Nic is recommending at the gym
Check with your doctor. BF's Take is Nic's personal opinion as a holistic nutritionist. It is not medical advice and is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any condition. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition, and before giving any supplement to a baby or child. All products shown are placeholders.
Example noteSleep & Stress · Autumn, Winter
Magnesium Glycinate, 120 capsules
BF's Take
- Good for:
- Restless sleep, muscle cramps after training, and stressful stretches.
- When:
- In the evening, an hour or so before bed.
- Skip it if:
- You already get plenty from food or another supplement.
Placeholder note. Every product page carries one, plus the "check with your doctor" reminder.
BF's Take
Old remedies, modern science, one honest note
Integrative health is where traditional remedies meet modern science. Every culture has a remedy for someone, and that someone might be you.
BF's Take is a short note from Nic, a holistic nutritionist with more than ten years in the health food industry, on who a product is good for, when to use it, and when you probably don't need it. Well-known brands, mid-range options and practitioner lines sit side by side, so you can pick what fits your body and your budget.
Institute of Holistic Nutrition grad10+ years in health foodToronto
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