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Martha Stewart Living Paint
Explore a fresh colour palette with Martha Stewart Living™ paint Martha Stewart Living™ interior and exterior paint is smooth, rich, low in odour and made from a low-VOC formula. With 280 colours to choose from, finding the perfect high-quality colour for every home improvement project is simple.
To help DIYers decorate with colour confidently, eight-ounce testers let them test colours on their own walls before buying. The Martha Stewart Living™ paint chips suggest coordinating colours for ceiling and woodwork, and each chip carries one of six Martha Stewart Colour Key symbols that identify groups of colours that work well together.
Paint and testers are available at The Home Depot stores across Canada.
DeBug Insect Repellent Patch
Introducing an all natural insect repellent patch that lasts for up to 48 hours!
New to Canada, this innovative insect repellent patch keeps mosquitoes and other blood sucking insects at bay for up to 48 hours! Made from vitamin B1, this Deet free patch is safe for children and adults alike. DeBug™ absorbs safely into the body and adapts automatically to your body size, creating an effective vapour barrier between you and biting insects. DeBug™ is easily applied in seconds, conveniently packaged for storage or travel and both waterproof and heat resistant.
Available at: Canadian Tire, Sheridan Nurseries or
online at www.digithandwear.com
Sensodyne Iso-Active™ Toothpaste
Sensodyne Iso-Active™ is the first toothpaste in Canada with an innovative gel-to-foam formula. The gel instantly expands into twice the foam of regular toothpaste, activated by the natural heat in your mouth. Its foaming technology penetrates hard to reach places between the teeth to provide all around sensitivity protection you expect, plus has the benefits of a regular toothpaste, including proven cavity protection, plaque removal and a clean that will leave your mouth feeling fresh. When used every day, Sensodyne relieves sensitive teeth by building a barrier that protects against the pain caused by hot, cold, sweet, acidic and other contact triggers and by keeping the pain from coming back. Sensodyne Iso-Active™ is available in multi-action and whitening.
Available at food and drug retailers.
St. Francis Herb Farm Panloba® (Gingko Combo)
No More Reminders Needed! Panloba® for the improvement of mental performance, concentration, and memory.
Your powers of concentration and memory are vital aspects of your health, requiring special care and attention. Panloba® is nature’s best way to keep your mind sharp and retentive, as you tackle the challenges that you face daily.
Health Canada Approved NPN: 80018282.
Available at: Healthy Planet and Nutrition House. For other retailers visit stfrancisherbfarm.com.
Bee By The Sea Natural Products
Bee By The Sea Natural Products has introduced a line of healthy skin care products incorporating Ontario grown Seabuckthorn with locally produced honey and royal jelly.
The combination of Seabuckthorn and unpasteurized Ontario honey is very effective in providing the nutrients that our skin needs to be at its best. Countless users have reported that the products have either eliminated or vastly improved all sorts of skin conditions such as rosacea, excema, psoriasis, radiation treatment burns, acne and dry or prematurely aging skin.
For availability, please visit www.beebythesea.com.
LUSH Creme Anglaise Hand and Body Cream
Breaking a sweat regularly is great for skin and body but sometimes cleansing after a good workout leaves skin feeling very dry. LUSH Fresh, Handmade Cosmetics new Crème Anglaise Hand and Body Cream ($44.95) leaves skin happily nourished with an infusion of almond oil, extra virgin coconut oil, fair trade organic shea butter and cocoa butter and a complex scent of almond, vanilla and sweet orange, a perfect scent for spring and summer. A touch of myrrh helps tone skin and keep it even-looking while the almond oil, cocoa butter and shea butter ease itching and dryness as well as help absorb key ingredients to nourish deep within skin. The fine balance of butters and oils helps this vitamin E rich lotion soothe and soften so your body is left rejuvenated without feeling oily.
Available at LUSH stores nationwide.
Fitflop Footwear™
As the weather heats up, the new FitFlop fashion-friendly collection helps ensure that not a minute of thigh-toning time is missed. FitFlop Footwear features doctor-developed, patent-pending Microwobbleboard™ midsole technology to improve posture, reduce plantar foot pain, reduce shock and load your bottom and leg muscles more – so you get a workout while you walk. The multi-density FitFlop midsole creates a floating effect, diffusing pressure hot spots over a greater surface area of the footbed to help instantly alleviate foot pain. The spring/summer 2010 collection provides comfort, function, fashion and fun for women, men and girls.
Available at: Town Shoes, Walking on a Cloud and www.fitflop.com. Styles shown: Girls’ Electra, Womens’ Pietra, and Mens’ Dass.
Dig It™ Handwear
Dig It™ is the first working glove to ‘pamper’ your hands. It is waterproof, and is designed to work hard while protecting your nails from dirt and moisture. Perfect for planting, weeding or any DIY project, Dig It™ Handwear allows you to tackle tough jobs without sacrificing style, comfort, or your manicure!
The Dig It™ glove comes in 5 sizes and is meant to fit snugly onto your hand and fingers to maximize protection and dexterity.
Dig It™ gloves and packaging are made from 100% recycled materials.
Available at: Sheridan Nurseries, select retailers across the GTA, or online at www.digithandwear.com.
Thermacell Camping Lantern
The ThermaCELL Camping Lantern provides unmatched protection from flying insects as well as ambient light. It is up to 98% effective at repelling mosquitoes, black flies, and no-see-ums within a 15 x 15 foot zone. Plus, the lantern is lightweight making it easy to transport whether you are hunting, camping, fishing, or watching outdoor sports events.
The Lantern operates on a single butane cartridge, heating the repellent, allethrin, a copy of an insecticide found in chrysanthemums. Each repellent mat provides up to four hours of protection and each butane cartridge provides up to 12 hours of operation.
Available at Walmart stores nationwide.
Desert Essence
Desert Essence Moisturizing Hand Washes effectively cleanse without drying your skin. Organic jojoba oil and shea butter add moisture and gentle cleansers remove dirt while leaving skin silky smooth. The new moisturizing hand washes come in 4 scents: Grapefruit, Coconut, Vanilla Chai and Lavender.
All of the products are 100% vegan, biodegradable, manufactured using windpower, cruelty and wheat/gluten free. They are also free of parabens, sodium laurly/laureth sulfates, phthalates, artificial fragrances or colors, silicones, EDTA, glycol or petroleum based ingredients.
Available at: Ambrosia, The Garden Basket, Healthtastic, Healthy Planet, Planet Organic and many fine retailers in the Greater Toronto Area.
Multibionta™ Probiotic Multivitamins
Introducing Multibionta™ – a first of its kind probiotic multivitamin in a triple-layer caplet. Unlike traditional multivitamins – and even some probiotic foods, Multibionta™ supports not only a healthy digestive system, but healthy immunity too. Multibionta™ Probiotic Multivitamins contain a unique combination of essential vitamins, minerals and three natural probiotic strains. These strains provide protection throughout the digestive system – Lactobacillus gasseri PA 16/8, works in the small intestine, while the remaining strains – Bifidobacterium longum SP 07/3 and Bifidobacterium bifidum MF 20/5 – act in the large intestine. Taken once daily, this product helps maintain a healthy gut flora and ensures useful probiotic bacteria are present in the intestine.
Available at: Shoppers Drug Mart. For more information visit www.multibionta.ca
Oreck Halo
Oreck’s family of germ-killing vacuums use UV-C technology, the same technology that safely and effectively disinfects drinking water and sterilizes operating rooms, to kill more than 99% of germs, bacteria, mold and allergens without chemicals.
Oreck Halo Flash kills allergens associated with asthma, eczema, hay fever, etc. on mattresses, diaper pads, upholstered furniture – the surfaces we touch most but rarely disinfect. Scientists say the average bed contains 1.5 million dust mites, which may be a factor in 80% of asthma and allergies.
Oreck Halo kills germs on carpets and floors, including viruses, flea eggs and dust mite eggs instantly upon exposure to its ultraviolet light. One square inch of carpet can contain 4x as many germs as a toilet seat, according to independent research.
Available at: www.oreck.com, in Oreck Clean Home Centers
(including Markham) or by calling Oreck directly at 1.888.600.HALO (1.888.600.4256).
PsoEcze Care
PsoEcze Care is a therapeutic ointment that relieves itching, scaling and inflammation associated with eczema and psoriasis. Discover the benefits of this truly natural product that does not contain steroids, coal tar, pharmaceuticals, harsh or abrasive chemicals or lanolin. PsoEcze Care ointment is backed by scientific research – had been proven effective on
4 out of 5 eczema and psoriasis sufferers. It is suitable for use by all ages, including children as there are no harsh side effects. PsoEcze Care is never tested on animals and vegan-friendly.
For more information: info@goapharma.com
CleanWell
CleanWell is the leading line of all natural hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial soaps in the US and is now available in Canada. Currently available are the 1 oz original scent hand sanitizer and the new 1 oz orange vanilla fragrance. The hand sanitizers are alcohol free and are powered by the germ/bacteria killing power of Oil of Oregano and Thyme.
CleanWell is extremely safe, ideal for children, and proven highly effective in independent laboratory tests. It kills 99.99% of germs and bacteria including e-coli, MRSA (resistant staph) and salmonella. CleanWell is as effective as other hand sanitizers and anti-bacterial products without the harsh chemicals like triclosan, benzalkonium chloride or alcohol.
All products are 100% biodegradable and are certified cruelty free.
Available at: Indigo/Chapters, Loblaws Natural Value & Fortinos Nature’s Treasure sections, and at many local health food retailers such as Nature’s Emporium, Ambrosia, Noah’s, Whole Foods, Nutrition House, Pistachio and Natural Life Health Market. Also available online at www.well.ca.
popchips
Never fried (unhealthy). Never baked (undelicious). popchips start with the finest, natural ingredients, apply heat and pressure and pop! It’s a chip. The only thing added is a flavourful blend of seasonings for a chip so delicious and crispy, snackers won’t even notice it’s healthier. What’s left out is more than half the fat of fried potato chips and all the fake flavours, colours and preservatives (and greasy fingers) that give snacking a bad name.
popchips’ taste-bud-popping flavours, including original, barbeque, salt & pepper and sea salt & vinegar are available in 85-gram bags and 23-gram single-serve portions. Because they’re popped into light and crispy chips – without all the oil in fried chips, snackers get a lot more chips per serving. And with only 100 calories and a craving crushing 15 chips in each single-serve bag, it really is ok to eat the whole bag!
To learn more about popchips, pop over to www.popchips.com or find a Shoppers Drug Mart / Pharmaprix location near you by visiting www.shoppersdrugmart.ca.
OrganicKidz™ Baby Bottles
World’s First Stainless Steel Baby Bottles by Canadian company OrganicKidz™! These award winning bottles are free of the BPA, PVC and Phthalates that can leach from plastic and won’t shatter like glass bottles. They’re easy to hold, hard to damage, light weight and dishwasher safe. OrganicKidz™ Baby Bottles are convertible to Sippy Cups and come in 4, 7 and 9oz sizes in a variety of cool designs! 9oz bottles are vacuum insulated to keep liquids hot or cold for 5-6 hours.
For retailers visit www.organicKidz.ca
Yolo Color of Hope Paints
Eco-paint company YOLO Colorhouse has just released a new interior palette that exudes the spirit of optimism, called Color of Hope. This 36 hue, zero-VOC interior paint collection features bold, clean colors to convey positive energy and comfort during a time when uncertainty prevails.
Available at paint stores nationwide. For retailers, visit www.yolocolorhouse.com or call 1-877-493-8276.
Seabuckthorn Creams
SBT Day Cream
In addition to the restorative and nourishing activity of SBT Seabuckthorn oils, The SBT Day Cream contains the super moisturizing properties of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) in a rich base of Mango and Shea Butters. Hyaluronic Acid (HA) has excellent water retention properties which, when applied to skin, eases wrinkles, fine lines and smoothes the surface with a slight “plumping” action. A rich but light daytime moisturizer.
SBT Omega 7 Berry Cream
Omega rich SBT Seabuckthorn Oils in generous amounts are the primary active ingredients in the SBT proprietary formulation of the near perfect skin cream for undernourished skin. Loaded with up to 41 distinct carotenoids, regular usage of the SBT Berry Cream will hydrate and help return your skin to its former youthful elasticity.
SBT Tea Cream
A light, refreshing and nourishing face cream made for sensitive skin. The tea extract adds natural amino acids, calcium, magnesium, potassium as well as quercetin to this nourishing face cream. One light application of the SBT Tea Cream is a noticeably refreshing treat for your delicate skin.
To view the entire line of Seabuckthorn Skin Care products, visit www.seabuckthorn.com
Numi's Organic Puerh Teas
Puerh (pu-er) is an ancient healing tea known for its medicinal properties and rich taste. Numi’s Organic Puerh comes from 500-year-old wild tea trees grown in China’s Yunnan Mountains. Unlike traditional teas that are oxidized, Puerh undergoes a unique fermentation process resulting in a bold flavour with higher levels of antioxidants than green tea. Numi’s Organic Puerh is made with 100% real ingredients for a pure, authentic flavour.
For retailers visit numitea.com
Otterbottle
Stylishly Reducing Landfills Across Canada
Canada’s own Shannon Andrukow created an alternative to Bisphenol A (BPA) bottles called Otterbottle. Each Otterbottle is 100%, 18/8 grade stainless steel, BPA-free and earth-friendly, sporting a different design motif on each bottle to suit everyone’s tastes. They come in three sizes: 500ml ($17.99), 750ml ($19.99) or 900ml ($21.99).
A portion of the sale of each bottle goes to the David Suzuki Foundation.
To learn more or find out where to buy visit www.otterbottle.ca
Love, ReB Natural Soaps
Love, ReB Natural Hand Made Soaps help ‘feed’ the skin, whereas commercial soaps can dry the skin. All are made using natural, organic and fair trade ingredients and each of these soaps has a purpose: Patchouli for eczema and psoriasis, Shaving soap – packed with Australian clay – is designed to extend the life of your blade, Lavender and Key Lime Pie contain natural antibacterial agents, Oatmeal calms irritated skin, and the list goes on. Many other varieties are also available, including the ever popular Goat’s Milk Soap.
Available at: Markham Farmer’s Market (Main St. Markham) or online at www.lovereb.com
Eco Mist Solutions Cleaners
Eco Mist Solutions manufactures a powerful line of household cleaners that are 100 percent toxin-free. From All-Purpose, to Carpet & Upholstery to BBQ Grill, Eco Mist has all the products you need to keep your house immaculately clean without risking your family’s health. All products are developed and manufactured in Canada and are made using natural ingredients, yet are as effective as the leading household cleaners.
Available at: Home Depot stores across the country and at www.homedepot.ca
Fresh Wave
Fresh Wave is an extensive line of natural odour neutralizing products that is safe for your family, safe for your pets and safe for the environment. These products are a healthy alternative to common air fresheners that are typically full of harmful toxins. Plus, instead of masking odours, Fresh Wave neutralizes smells by transforming them into odourless, harmless compounds. Using only pure ingredients found in nature, Fresh Wave gives off great scents such as cedar, wood and lime.
Available at: Nutrition House stores and leading retailers across Canada, as well as online at www.nutritionhouse.com
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