Natures Health Centre

01/13/2026

Please be reminded of the upcoming presentation in the Integrative Health Seminar Series hosted by the Centre for Integrative Medicine:
Skelability: Understanding Your Body’s Unique Range of Motion

When: Monday January 19th, 12 Noon-1pm

Where: HLTH 3254, E-Wing or via ZOOM: https://usask-ca.zoom.us/j/94247371454?pwd=X7Rfc9hXHb91ykdB7eBu6d0rb9HMBW.1

What is Medicinal Movement?
Medicinal movement focuses on how to enjoy moving your body in a safe and effective way so that you experience both an improvement in the function of your body and an increased quality of life. To this end, it’s important to understand that we each house a unique skeleton — no two skeletons are alike. Ignoring your unique skeleton is dangerous and frustrating. Accepting and embracing your unique skeleton allows you to build a safe movement practice and acknowledge your capabilities.

Presenter:
Dr. Tyler Maltman, MD, CCFP, is a board-certified integrative medicine physician. He completed his medical training at the University of Saskatchewan and then travelled around the world studying integrative techniques including yoga teacher training.

His goal is to provide the best possible healing-oriented care with a focus on innovations in both medicinal movement and chronic pain management.

Tyler works as a family physician in Saskatoon and is an assistant professor in the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.

He has personally benefitted from taking an integrative medicine approach for his own health issues, including chronic pain in his injured shoulder. After being treated by an integrative team, he learned how to live an active and fulfilling life by managing his pain using healthy methods. It is this experience that inspires his current practices.

Dr. Maltman recently published a book titled, Skelability, to help people embrace their unique skeleton so they can move in the most safe and effective way possible to maximize their quality of life. Dr. Maltman will be providing a workshop on Skelability on Saturday January 24th from 2-5pm at the Alt Hotel in Saskatoon – to register for the workshop please call 306-933-0755




Donelda (Gowan) Leverick, BA (Hons), MSc, PhD
Director, Centre for Integrative Medicine
Department of Community Health & Epidemiology
College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
Email: d.gowan@usask.ca
Mobile: 1-306-270-4268
Past-Chair, Canadian Interdisciplinary Network of Complementary Medicine Researchers (INCAM)

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01/12/2026

'PEA' (or 'palmitoylethanolamide') might sound overly complex, but it's actually a naturally occurring fatty acid compound inside the human body that we already produce in response to pain! It can also be found in varying food sources (egg yolks, soy lecithin, peanuts, and others), and has been studied extensively for its effects on inflammation and cellular stress.

• 𝗣𝗘𝗔 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀
Clinical trials suggest that PEA may help lower pain intensity in conditions like sciatica, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, and osteoarthritis, often within 2 to 8 weeks of consistent use. Studies have also reported improvements in neuropathic pain, including diabetic nerve pain, post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles-related), and pelvic pain syndromes.

• 𝗜𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆'𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲
PEA helps regulate overactive immune cells, especially mast cells and microglia (the brain’s immune cells), which play a big role in pain signalling and inflammation.

• 𝗜𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱.
Clinical trials have consistently found that PEA is well-tolerated, with very few reported side effects. It has been studied in both short- and long-term settings at a range of doses, including daily use for several weeks to months.

• 𝗣𝗘𝗔 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀!
Research in dogs and cats suggests that PEA may help reduce itching, inflammation, and chronic discomfort—especially in conditions like atopic dermatitis or joint pain. It’s already made naturally in their bodies (just like ours!), and ongoing studies continue to explore how it can support mobility, skin health, and overall comfort in aging or sensitive pets.

If you’ve never heard of PEA before, now's as good a time as any to try it out! This month, Preferred Nutrition's PEA is part of our January flyer sale, and they're on for $31.47 each!

01/04/2026

Magnesium is a hugely important mineral in the human body, and here's a few reasons why:

It plays a key role in how your cells use energy. In the body, the main energy molecule, ATP (short for adenosine triphosphate), often needs magnesium to be stabilized and used properly by enzymes. If magnesium levels are low, these energy processes may not run efficiently.

It also plays a major role in muscle function. Magnesium helps regulate the flow of calcium in and out of muscle cells, which is essential for healthy contractions and relaxation. Magnesium deficiency may contribute to muscle cramps, tightness, twitching, or stiffness, especially following bouts of strenuous physical activity.

It can also influence sleep quality. Research suggests that magnesium helps regulate neurotransmitters like GABA (short for gamma-aminobutyric acid), which play a key role in calming the nervous system by regulating brain activity. Low GABA levels are often associated with restless sleep.

Chronic stress can also reduce your body’s magnesium levels. Research shows that physical and psychological stress can increase magnesium excretion through the urine. Simultaneously, low magnesium may increase the release of stress hormones like cortisol. This two-way interaction means stress can both cause and worsen magnesium depletion!

With all that in mind, if you've been thinking about trying magnesium (or just need to refill your supply), this is the perfect chance. Naka's Magnesium Bisglycinate is 20% off at Nature's Health Centre while supplies last!

01/01/2026

✨New Year, New You!✨

As we transition into the new year, we're grateful to have supported your wellness at Nature's Health Centre for 50 years!

Reset into 2026 with our January flyer sale, thoughtfully chosen wellness essentials to support your fresh start.

12/31/2025

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12/15/2025

Berberine has been getting attention for its role in metabolic and cardiovascular health, but many people still don’t know what sets it apart. Natural Factors’ LipoMicel Berberine highlights one of the most important aspects: absorption. Traditional berberine can be difficult for the body to take in efficiently, which means even a good formula may not deliver its full potential. LipoMicel technology disperses berberine into tiny, water-compatible droplets so it passes through the digestive system more easily and reaches the bloodstream in a form the body can actually use.

What makes berberine so compelling is how broadly it supports the body’s balance systems. It’s often used to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels, support cholesterol metabolism, and promote a more steady, efficient cellular energy response. Some people take it for metabolic health, others for general cardiovascular support, and some simply as part of a daily routine aimed at longevity and stability.

With LipoMicel delivery, the focus is on easy, reliable absorption. It’s a modern approach to an ingredient with a long history, and a straightforward option for anyone looking to support metabolic wellness with something that works in step with the body’s own rhythms.

12/09/2025

When you think "Immunity," do you think Oil of Oregano?

A lot of us have heard that Oil of Oregano is “good for the immune system,” but very few people know why it’s been used that way for so long. Joy of the Mountains Oil of Oregano is a great example of what makes this traditional remedy so widely valued. It isn’t just about warming up the throat when you feel run down. True wild oregano contains naturally occurring compounds like carvacrol and thymol that have been studied for their ability to support the body’s first line of defence. These compounds help create an environment that’s less welcoming to unwanted microbes, while promoting a healthier balance in the gut and respiratory system.

What surprises many people is how versatile it is. Some use it at the very first sign of a cold. Others take it when their system feels overloaded or sluggish. A few even keep it on hand for seasonal transitions, when the immune system tends to work a little harder. Joy of the Mountains is known for using hand-picked wild Mediterranean oregano and maintaining a consistent level of active compounds, which is a big part of why people choose it over generic blends.

Oil of Oregano isn’t a magic cure-all, but it’s a longstanding tool that supports the body in doing what it already knows how to do: strengthen, balance, and defend. For many people, that’s why it earns a spot in the cupboard during the winter seasons when the immune system is under a little more stress than usual!

12/08/2025

Have you ever heard of Nin Jiom's Pei Pa Koa?

If you haven't, it might just look like another herbal cough syrup, but its origins reach all the way back to the Qing dynasty of ancient China! In the late 1600s, a military commander named Yang Xiaolian was on a desperate hunt for a cure to soothe his mother’s persistent cough. A renowned physician named Dr. Ip Tin-See created a special syrup for him made from herbs like loquat leaf, fritillary bulb, liquorice and ginger, all blended with honey. The formula worked wonders for Yang's mother, and Yang afterwards began mass producing it to share it with others, naming it "Nin Jiom" — a phrase that essentially means honouring one’s mother.

Today, the heart of the formula has remained the same: a blend of 13 traditional herbs and honey, all combined together to relieve sore throat symptoms. It’s a piece of living tradition born from a son's love for his mother, and still shared the same way it began: passed from hand to hand to bring comfort when it’s needed most.

12/02/2025

If you’ve never used a cleanse kit before, the Wild Rose Herbal D-Tox is one of the simplest places to start. It’s a 12-day program designed to help you reset your eating habits and support your body’s natural cleansing routes with the use of traditional herbal formulas. The kit includes four blends that focus on the liver, kidneys, colon, and lymphatic system, and it comes with a food guide that outlines what to eat while you’re on the program. The whole point is easy-to-understand clarity: clear steps, clear herbs, clear meals.

For the early December crowd, this is often appealing because everything in life starts speeding up going into the holiday season. Routines get messy, meals gets heavier, and people want to stay feeling energized as the holiday season settles in. The D-Tox gives you a set plan to get your body started on a fresh slate, which makes it easier to feel grounded and organized at a time of year when that’s usually the first thing to slip.

12/01/2025

So what is bee propolis, exactly?

Propolis is a resin-like substance that bees make by mixing plant resins with beeswax. They use it to seal and protect their hives, and that same protective quality is why it’s been studied for human use. Research shows that propolis has natural antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, demonstrated in both laboratory studies and human clinical trials. Because of this, propolis is often used to support the mouth and throat, especially during cold season or when irritation first appears.

Naka’s Bee Propolis Throat Spray uses a concentrated propolis extract in a simple, alcohol-free base, making it easy to deliver these evidence-supported benefits directly to the mouth and throat — perfect for fending off that scratchy feeling when the immune system's under the weather!

11/26/2025

December 3 | Understanding Anxiety
Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life, but anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry. Learn what causes anxiety disorders and the types of anxiety, their symptoms, common misconceptions, and how relationships are impacted. Discuss co-occurring disorders, treatment options, and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others with a licensed therapist.
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Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life, but anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry. Learn what causes anxiety disorders and the types of anxiety, their symptoms, common misconceptions, and how relationships are impacted. Discuss co-occurring disorders, treatment options, and lea...