Took too long but otherwise it was great. The courier you use does not deliver on the weekends so it adds a minimum of 2 days, possibly 4 because of that.
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What to expect from lymphatic drainage massage at our Bedford clinic
What manual lymphatic drainage is, what a session with Melissa MacIntosh, RMT, is like, who books it, how to prepare and how direct billing works at our Bedford clinic.
Luminate Co
6 min read
November 9, 2026
Bedford,Clinic,Lymphatic drainage
The winter immune shelf: vitamin C, zinc lozenges and elderberry, by format
Vitamin C, zinc lozenges and elderberry by format, from chewables and gummies to powders, liposomal liquids and capsules, and how to choose the one that fits your family.
Luminate Co
12 min read
November 9, 2026
Elderberry,Immunity,Supplements
Holiday baking pantry: vanilla, cocoa, natural sprinkles and baking spices
How to stock a holiday baking pantry: which vanilla to use, natural vs Dutch-processed cocoa, sprinkles and food colouring without artificial dyes, and the spices for gingerbread and pie.
Luminate Co
11 min read
November 9, 2026
Baking,Camino,Groceries
Fragrance-free laundry and dish soap: detergents, tabs, sheets and refills
Fragrance-free vs unscented explained, with laundry liquids, tabs, sheets and powder, dish soap and blocks, dishwasher loads, surface sprays and refills.
Luminate Co
10 min read
November 9, 2026
Buying Guides,Fragrance-free,Household
Which protein powder? Whey, plant blends, hemp and collagen explained
Whey concentrate and isolate, clear whey, pea and plant blends, hemp and collagen compared, with scoop sizes, sweeteners and mixing tips.
Luminate Co
9 min read
November 9, 2026
Buying Guides,Grocery,Protein
Protein snacks: bars, cookies and something savoury
Protein bars, a Nova Scotia protein cookie, pepperoni sticks and vegan jerky compared, with three easy protein snacks to put together.
Luminate Co
8 min read
November 9, 2026
Buying Guides,Protein,Snacks
Omega-3 labels explained: EPA, DHA, fish oil and algae
How to read an omega-3 label, with EPA and DHA per serving compared across fish oil softgels, liquids, algae oil, cod liver oil, krill and seed oils.
Luminate Co
12 min read
November 9, 2026
Buying Guides,Fish oil,Omega-3
Men's multivitamins: how to choose, plus zinc, vitamin D and protein
How to choose a men's multivitamin, and what to know about zinc, vitamin D and protein, with the formulas we stock on our supplement aisle.
Luminate Co
13 min read
November 9, 2026
Men's health,Multivitamins,Supplements
Bulk spices: organic herbs, blends and holiday baking spices by weight
Organic bulk spices by weight at both stores: how to shop the bins, which blends to try, how to store spices, and a holiday baking list.
Luminate Co
11 min read
November 9, 2026
Bulk,Holiday baking,Spices
Beef liver supplements: desiccated liver, organ blends and beef protein
Beef liver and organ supplements explained, from freeze-dried liver capsules and multi-organ blends to grass-fed labels and ALT clear beef protein.
Luminate Co
11 min read
November 9, 2026
Beef Liver,Grass-Fed,Protein
Nova Scotia local food: an Atlantic-made pantry, aisle by aisle
An Atlantic-made pantry, aisle by aisle: Nova Scotia honey, maple and apple cider vinegar, local cider and kombucha, sweets from local kitchens and fridge staples from Cape Breton and Halifax.
Luminate Co
12 min read
November 9, 2026
Atlantic Canadian Made,Local,Nova Scotia
Moringa powder, spirulina, chlorella and sea moss: a guide to greens powders
Moringa, spirulina, chlorella, sea moss and blended greens powders compared, with taste notes, bulk options and easy ways to use them in smoothies, energy balls and juice.
Luminate Co
14 min read
November 9, 2026
Buying Guides,Greens,Smoothies
MCT oil and ghee: C8, MCT powder and how to use them
What MCT oil is, C8 vs C8/C10 and MCT powder, MCT oil vs coconut oil, what ghee is and how it differs from clarified butter, and how to use both in coffee, cooking and smoothies.
Luminate Co
13 min read
November 9, 2026
Cooking oils,Ghee,Keto
Organic pads in Canada: a practical guide to period care
A practical guide to organic pads and period care: Natracare and Joni pads, Hannahpad cloth pads, the DivaCup, Diva Disc and Nixit, with tips on fit, sizing and washing.
Luminate Co
13 min read
November 9, 2026
Buying Guides,Period Care,Personal Care
Monk fruit sweetener, allulose, stevia and coconut sugar: a natural sweetener guide
How monk fruit sweetener, allulose, stevia, erythritol, coconut sugar and maple sugar taste and compare in sweetness, with a baking swap table and holiday baking ideas.
Luminate Co
11 min read
November 9, 2026
Baking,Keto,Monk fruit
Gluten free flour: a holiday baking guide to blends, single flours and mixes
Single gluten free flours vs all-purpose blends, binders, swap tips, pancake and baking mixes, and easy gluten free holiday baking ideas.
Luminate Co
15 min read
November 9, 2026
Baking,Buying Guides,Gluten-free
Natural bar soap: a guide to Canadian small-batch soaps
How natural bar soap is made, bar soap vs body wash, unscented picks, making a bar last, and the Canadian small-batch makers we stock, from Nova Scotia goat milk soap to Crate 61 and Bridlewood.
Luminate Co
16 min read
November 9, 2026
Buying Guides,Personal Care,Zero Waste
Menopause supplements: black cohosh, WomenSense and more on our supplement aisle
A guide to the menopause shelf on our supplement aisle: black cohosh, WomenSense, combination formulas, magnesium and everyday tips.
Luminate Co
12 min read
November 9, 2026
Menopause,Supplements,Women's health
Turmeric: the spice, golden milk and curcumin supplements
Turmeric three ways: the spice and fresh root, golden milk and latte mixes, and curcumin supplements by form, with tips for comparing labels.
Luminate Co
15 min read
November 9, 2026
Spices,Supplements,Turmeric
Ashwagandha: root powder, KSM-66, Sensoril and gummies compared
Ashwagandha forms compared, from bulk root powder and tinctures to KSM-66 and Sensoril capsules, Sleep Matrix Ashwagandha, gummies and lattes.
Luminate Co
13 min read
November 9, 2026
Ashwagandha,Herbs,Sleep
Natural sleep aids in Canada: teas, Pascoflair, magnesium and melatonin
Natural sleep aids compared, from bedtime teas and Pascoflair passionflower to magnesium, melatonin and the AOR and Naka Pro Sleep formulas.
Luminate Co
11 min read
November 9, 2026
Herbs,Melatonin,Sleep
Natural shampoo in Canada: bars, liquids and how to switch
Shampoo bars, liquid natural shampoo and bulk refills compared, with Upfront, Notice, ATTITUDE, Carina and Routine, plus how to switch to a bar and what to expect in the first few washes.
Luminate Co
13 min read
November 8, 2026
Buying Guides,Hair Care,Shampoo Bars
Natural cough syrup, lozenges and throat teas for cold season
Our cold-season shelf, explained: Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa, elderberry syrups from Canadian makers, honey and zinc lozenges, slippery elm and warm throat teas.
Luminate Co
12 min read
November 8, 2026
Cold season,Elderberry,Honey
Fair trade chocolate for the holidays: bars, gifts and hot chocolate
What fair trade means for chocolate, the makers we love from Tony's to Antigonish's Peace by Chocolate, holiday stocking stuffers, and how to make a smooth mug of hot chocolate.
Luminate Co
14 min read
November 8, 2026
Chocolate,Fair trade,Holiday