july09_cover Welcome to Vitality Magazine – One of Canada's largest publications on Natural Health, Alternative Medicine, and Green Living. This site brings you highlights of our current issue, plus several web-only columns (Alternative Cancer Therapy, Natural Pet Care, Off the Grid Living, and new Success Stories), plus an archive of past articles and two annual Guides: the Ontario Spas and Retreats Guide and the Guide to Ontario and Toronto organic farms, suppliers and restaurants. We are also the only magazine in Canada to devote an article every issue to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Healthy Dentistry: Enlightened Dentists Are Getting the Mercury Out

july09_bodymindpic1 by Dr. Oksana Sawiak, DDS, MAGD, AIAOMT

Dentistry that is based on biologic principles takes the integrity of the oral cavity seriously and uses materials and procedures that are biocompatible, non-toxic and takes the health of the whole body into account.
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Herbal Essentials for Outdoor Living

july09_herbfeatpic1 by Michael Vertolli, Clinical Herbalist

Now that the warm weather is here most of us will be spending more time outdoors, playing, working or just hanging around. All of this outdoor activity is not without its perils. Cuts and scrapes, bites and stings, bruises and strains, sunburn; you name it, it’s bound to happen at some point. This month I will focus on some of the herbal essentials that everyone who enjoys the great outdoors should have on hand.
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2009 Guide to Organics

july09_GOmainpic A directory of Ontario’s top organic resources ranging from farms and markets to stores, delivery services, suppliers, restaurants and events province-wide

Compiled by Michelle Singerman

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Food Fight: Organics Gain Ground as GMOs and Biotech Wreak Havoc on Food Supply

july09_helkepic1 by Helke Ferrie

“There’s a crack in everything,
That’s how the light gets in.”
- From “Anthem” by Leonard Cohen

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Easy Summer Cooking with Fruit and Berries on the Grill

july09_foodfeatpic1 by Linda Gabris

Summer is the season for lighter, brighter fare and nothing says light and bright better than a colourful array of grilled fruits. They can be the crowning glory to any indoor or outdoor feast, but don’t stop there. Not only are grilled fruits a luscious dessert — they are perfect for serving as appetizers and side dishes, too.

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