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The gut microbiome is the community of microorganisms that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract, and more studies are revealing that it is absolutely central to human health and well-being. When your gut microbiome is out of balance, it’s hard to feel good. Probiotics have been shown to alter the microbiome in a positive way by keeping pathogenic organisms at bay and maintaining that healthy balance, helping to protect the intestinal barrier, and supporting digestion. Probiotics from foods or supplements can help to keep your gut in tune every day!A HEALTHY DAY IN THE LIFEIT’S ABOUT TAKING A FEW SMALL STEPS AT A TIME.And Health First Network is here to help.Ever wonder what a perfect, healthy day looks like? Wonder no more because there’s no such thing. Healthy days look dierent for each one of us, but there are certain habits that are good for every body! You may wonder how to start yours, and this is where Health First Network can help. We’re not talking about extreme detoxes, overdoing it at the gym or meditating for hours on end! We’re talking about adding a few, manageable lifestyle changes and foundational supplements that will help you feel better each and every day.GET A LITTLE SUN IN YOUR EYESSunlight rst thing in the morning helps your body make some natural vitamin D and reset its circadian rhythm, or natural sleep-wake cycle. Getting adequate natural light in the morning can improve your energy throughout the day and put you on track to have a better sleep at night (as long as you tone down that bright light in the evening!). Got 20 minutes? Spend it outside. A 2019 European study1 of 20,000 people found that spending 2 hours a week in green spaces had a signicant impact on health and psychological well-being. Such studies are showing that being outside in nature is as fundamental to physical and mental health as nutrition and exercise. It can be as simple as drinking your morning cuppa in your backyard! MOVE MOREYou’ve heard it before - but your body really does need water. Most people should drink 6-8 cups per day. Only getting a few? Try increasing slowly. Keep a glass of water by your bed and take a sip before you fall o to sleep. In the morning, drink the rest. Even an increase of one cup per day can make a dierence - you’ll see! Try adding slices of fruit or cucumber to make it tastier.Exercise shouldn’t be a chore. The worst thing to do if you haven’t exercised in a while (or ever) is to start out full force in boot camp. At best, you may get discouraged, and at worst, you could injure yourself. Start o slowly - take short walks, ride your bike, or join a yoga class or dance club. Do something you love. Most of all, be easy on yourself! As you get stronger, you’ll want to do more.1White, M.P., Alcock, I., Grellier, J.et al.Spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature is associated with good health and wellbeing. Sci Rep9,7730 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-44097-3GET OUTSIDEDRINK A LITTLE MORE WATER

The gut microbiome is the community of microorganisms that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract, and more studies are revealing that it is absolutely central to human health and well-being. When your gut microbiome is out of balance, it’s hard to feel good. Probiotics have been shown to alter the microbiome in a positive way by keeping pathogenic organisms at bay and maintaining that healthy balance, helping to protect the intestinal barrier, and supporting digestion. Probiotics from foods or supplements can help to keep your gut in tune every day!START WITH THE GUT PROBIO SUPREME 55B30 or 60 vegetable capsules 14 research-backed strains natural to the human gut that benet the entire intestinal tract. With prebiotics that feed good bacteria. Free from GMOs, gluten, dairy, and soy. Refrigeration required.FAMILY FIRST PROBIO PLUS D 5B30 grape chewable tabletsA naturally grape-avoured, chewable probiotic with 5 well-studied strains and 400 IU of vitamin D3 for the whole family! Free from GMOs, peanuts, gluten, dairy, and soy. Shelf-stable.Health First is a network of Canadian independent health food stores that oer a trusted, community place for natural health education, personalized advice and products from the top brands in Canada, including our own exclusive line of Health First products.

MULTI SUPREME ONE DAILY WITH IRON100 or 180 tabletsHighly bioavailable nutrients including Aquamin™ minerals from sustainably sourced red algae, gentle Ferrochel® iron bisglycinate, and powerful phytonutrients like quercetin, rutin and hesperidin. Free from GMOs, gluten, dairy, soy, and yeast.OMEGA FIRST60 or 120 gelcapsOmega-3s sourced from wild-caught anchovy, mackerel and sardines. Molecularly distilled, stabilized with vitamin E and tested against the highest quality and purity standards in the world by the IFOSTM certication program. Free from GMOs, gluten, dairy, corn, and yeast.MULTI SUPREME IRON-FREE100 or 180 vegetable capsules The same bioavailable nutrients as our Multi One Daily Supreme, but without iron. Plus medicinal phytonutrients including cranberry, green tea, quercetin, and rutin. Free from GMOs, gluten, dairy, soy, and yeast.SUPPLEMENT YOUR DIETThe best nutrition comes from a diet that’s full of plant foods and clean protein. But it’s not always easy, is it? When life gets in the way, supplements can oer that extra bit of assurance your body is getting the nutrients it needs to stay well. Look for multis that oer more highly bioavailable forms of vitamins and minerals so that your body absorbs more. And, if you’re not getting enough omega-3 fatty acids in your diet, nd sustainably sourced sh oils that comply with the highest certication standards!

ACTIVE B SUPREME90 vegetable capsulesFully bioactive forms of B vitamins for easy absorption. Critical in times of stress for supporting energy and immunity. Vegan and free from GMOs, gluten, dairy, corn, soy, and yeast.L-THEANINE SUPREME120 chocolate chewable tabletsSuntheanine® L-theanine, a 100% pure L-isomer-theanine. Backed by more than 60 human clinical trials documenting its ability to promote relaxation. Naturally avoured, chocolate chewable. Vegan and free from GMOs, gluten, dairy, soy, and yeast.ASHWAGANDHA SUPREME60 or 120 vegetable capsules KSM-66® ashwagandha root, the most bioavailable and clinically studied form of ashwagandha on the market, extracted through a proprietary process without alcohol or chemical solvents. Shown to help increase resistance to stress and anxiety. Free from GMOs, gluten, corn, soy, and yeast.MANAGE YOUR STRESSExcess stress takes a huge toll on our health. It leaves our bodies in a “sympathetic” state, which initiates our “ght or ight” response to any kind of real or perceived threat, whether physical or emotional - and we don’t want to be in this state for long! A “parasympathetic” state restores our bodies to calm, giving us a chance to rest, relax and repair - which is much better for our health and longevity. Activities like deep breathing and walking in nature can help us get there, and there are nutrients that oer a little extra support!

BERRY C SUPREME90 or 180 vegetable capsules Buered vitamin C that’s easier on the stomach, Bioperine®black pepper extract to support absorption, and red bioavonoids for unparalleled antioxidant protection. Vegan and free from GMOs, gluten, dairy, and soy.VITAMIN D3 EXTRA STRENGTH 2,500 IU30 ml liquid or 180 gelcapsLiquid: 2,500 IU vitamin D3 in MCT and sunower oils with rosemary extract. Gelcaps: 2,500 IU vitamin D3 in organic olive oil. Free from GMOs, gluten, dairy, corn, soy, and yeast.VITAMIN D3 1,000 IU30 ml liquid or 500 gelcaps Liquid: 1,000 IU vitamin D3 in MCT and sunower oils with rosemary extract. Gelcaps: 1,000 IU vitamin D3 in organic olive oil. Free from GMOs, gluten, dairy, corn, soy, and yeast.SUPPORT YOUR IMMUNITYBacteria and viruses are everywhere, so why aren’t we sick all the time? It’s thanks to our immune systems! Keeping our immune systems healthy involves all the basics, including a balanced gut, good nutrition, stress control, sleep, and movement, plus supplements that have been shown repeatedly to support immunity.

HEALTHFIRSTNETWORK.CAWHY HEALTH FIRST? We are about people and relationships, not consumers and big boxes. And we’re Canadian.ABOUT HEALTH FIRST NETWORKOur story is a love story: a love for people, for community, for the environment, and for natural health and wellness. We’re a network of Canadian independent health and wellness retailers who were pioneers of the natural health movement. We’ve been here from the beginning, helping the people in our communities live healthier lives. We want to know you and support you through your personal health journey. We share your values of putting health, family and friends rst, supporting the community, and protecting the environment.Every Health First store oers a trusted, community place for education, personalized advice and safe and eective natural health products from the top brands in Canada, including our own exclusive line of Health First products.

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