Treehouse Health Foods

Treehouse Boots & Shoes Moves into Merritt

2011-08-22T11:45:00.000-07:00

Treehouse Boots & Shoes is moving into the Merritt store as of September of 2011 to join Treehouse Health Foods.

First up are Kids Skechers, Men's and Women's Isotoner slippers and gloves, and Dav Fashion Rain Boots for women.

Grand Opening

2011-05-15T20:05:00.000-07:00

Located inside Treehouse Health Foods Hope, Treehouse Boots & Shoes is holding its GRAND OPENING on Saturday, May 28th, 2011. Featuring reliable, comfortable and well priced brands such as Kodiak, STC, Baffin, Muck Boots, Keen and Skechers, this will be a welcome and much needed addition to the Hope business community.

GRAND OPENING special for everyone on Saturday, May 28th, 2011--20% off any footwear purchase between 10:30am and 2:00pm. Also, everyone who purchases a pair of footwear on GRAND OPENING DAY receives a FREE GIFT!!

Don't forget to get your BONUS CODE during the BONUS CODE EVENT with STAR FM!! You can use your bonus code points to win FREE SHOES!! Listen to STAR FM between May 23rd and GRAND OPENING DAY to find out how!

See you at Treehouse Boots & Shoes!

Iron Deficiency Anemia: More Common Than You Might Think

2010-08-11T18:15:00.000-07:00

Symptoms and Signs of Iron Deficiency Anemia

Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by pallor (reduced amount of oxyhemoglobin in skin or mucous membrane), fatigue and weakness. Because it tends to develop slowly, adaptation occurs and the disease often goes unrecognized for some time. In severe cases, dyspnea (trouble breathing) can occur. Unusual obsessive food cravings, known as pica, may develop. Pagophagia or pica for ice is a very specific symptom and may disappear with correction of iron deficiency anemia. Hair loss and lightheadedness can also be associated with iron deficiency anemia.

Other symptoms and signs of iron deficiency anemia include:

Constipation
Sleepiness
Tinnitus
Hair Loss
Fainting or feeling faint
Depression
Breathlessness on exertion
Twitching muscles
Tingling, numbness, or burning sensations
Missed menstrual cycle
Heavy menstral period
Slow social development
Inflammation or infection of the tongue
Inflammatory lesions at the mouth's corners
Spoon-shaped nails or nails that are weak or brittle
Poor Appetite
Itchiness, particularly in the legs
Heart Palpitations
Always feeling cold
Trouble thinking/concentrating
Low immunity—prone to colds/flu, etc.

Supplemental iron is available in two forms: ferrous and ferric. Ferrous iron salts (ferrous fumarate, ferrous sulfate, and ferrous gluconate) are the best absorbed forms of iron supplements.

Who may need extra iron to prevent a deficiency?

· pregnant women

· preterm and low birth weight infants

· older infants and toddlers

· teenage girls

· women of childbearing age, especially those with heavy menstrual losses

· people with renal failure, especially those undergoing routine dialysis

· people with gastrointestinal disorders who do not absorb iron normally

Celiac Disease and Crohn's Syndrome are associated with gastrointestinal malabsorption and may impair iron absorption. Iron supplementation may be needed if these conditions result in iron deficiency anemia.

The diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia requires further investigation as to its cause. It can be a sign of other disease, such as colon cancer, which will cause the loss of blood in the stool. In adults, 60% of patients with iron deficiency anemia may have underlying gastrointestinal disorders leading to chronic blood loss. In addition to dietary insufficiency, malabsorption, chronic blood loss, diversion of iron to fetal erythropoiesis during pregnancy, intravascular hemolysis and hemoglobinuria or other forms of chronic blood loss should all be considered.

The amount of iron absorbed decreases with increasing doses. For this reason, it is recommended that most people take their prescribed daily iron supplement in two or three equally spaced doses.

Therapeutic doses of iron supplements, which are prescribed for iron deficiency anemia, may cause gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, dark colored stools, and/or abdominal distress. Starting with half the recommended dose and gradually increasing to the full dose will help minimize these side effects. Taking the supplement in divided doses and with food also may help limit these symptoms. Iron from enteric coated or delayed-release preparations may have fewer side effects, but is not as well absorbed and not usually recommended.

Animal proteins and vitamin C will improve the absorption of nonheme (plant-based) iron.

Iron and intense exercise:

Many men and women who engage in regular, intense exercise such as jogging, competitive swimming, and cycling have marginal or inadequate iron status. Possible explanations include increased gastrointestinal blood loss after running and a greater turnover of red blood cells. Also, red blood cells within the foot can rupture while running. For these reasons, the need for iron may be 30% greater in those who engage in regular intense exercise.

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for Iron for Infants 7 to 12 months, Children, and Adults

Age	Males (mg/day)	Females (mg/day)	Pregnancy (mg/day)	Lactation (mg/day)
7 to 12 months	40	40	N/A	N/A
1 to 13 years	40	40	N/A	N/A
14 to 18 years	45	45	45	45
19 + years	45	45	45	45

References: ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/iron.asp and wikipedia

Please visit the above references for more detailed information on iron deficiency anemia.

Live Blood Analysis, Iridology and Biofeedback

2010-07-28T12:51:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, October 16th, 2010 Treehouse Health Foods in Hope will once again welcome John and Diane Blackburn from Qwest 4 Health.

www.qwest4health.ca

They will be providing Live Blood Analysis and Iridology as well as Biofeedback services.

$99 for Live Blood Analysis and Iridology
$89 for Biofeedback
BETTER DEAL: $179 For C0mbined Services

There are a limited amount of sessions available on this date, please call either store for further information and to book.

604.869.5545 Hope
250.378.5584 Merritt

Blood Typing is also available at $15 per person. No appointment is necessary for this service. Please stop in any time between 10am and 2pm on Saturday, October 16th, 2010 if you would like to have your blood typing done.

www.treehousehealthfoods.com

email: lonni@treehousehealthfoods.com

Everyday Senior Discount @ Treehouse Health Foods

2010-07-28T10:32:00.000-07:00

Treehouse Health Foods in Hope and Merritt is pleased to offer customers 60 years of age or older a 15% Everyday Senior Discount* on their purchases. This is valid everyday at Treehouse Health Foods!!

*Red sticker and clearance items are exempt. Cannot be combined with other offers. Must be willing to provide I.D.

604.869.5545 Hope
250.378.5584 Merritt

www.treehousehealthfoods.com

email: lonni@treehousehealthfoods.com