Pura Vida Nutrition Store

05/28/2026

Health First May featured products

05/19/2026

Just In, Fresh Roasted coffee from Snark . Ambrosia, Tanzania , Nicaragua, Costa Rica .

05/09/2026

05/02/2026

Small businesses don’t need thousands of customers to make it. Most just need a solid group of people who keep coming back. That’s really it.

When people hear support local they picture busy markets and packed stores. But for a lot of us it’s way simpler. Even 20 30 or 40 orders in a week is alot. If it’s one or two people running the show that’s a full week of work. That covers groceries bills and keeping the lights on. And that’s only a handful of folks.

Most small businesses aren’t struggling because people don’t care. They struggle because people don’t come back.
That second order means everything. Anyone can get a first sale but when someone comes back again that’s when trust starts to build.

That’s when it starts to feel real. We’re still working on that ourselves. How many times have you tried something once and actually went back?

There are plenty of people in the areas we all serve. Renfrew Arnprior Calabogie Perth Carleton Place Stittsville Kanata Cobden Pembroke Eganville and all through the Valley. It’s never really been about not enough customers. It’s about getting someone to try you once and then come back.

A lot of us used to think we were all competing with each other. I know we did at the start. But the truth is we’re not fighting over the same few people. There are way more people out there then we think.
Really we’re all competing with convenience. That’s the real battle.

How many times have you ordered online or gotten delivery instead of driving out to pick something up? We’ve all done it. It’s easy. It shows up at your door and you don’t think twice. Most of the time your not choosing between two small businesses. You’re choosing between making the effort or taking the easy route.

That’s why it makes way more sense to lift each other up. The more people trust small businesses in general the more they’re willing to try the rest of us.

We’ve shared other local spots we actually use and trust. If we mention them it’s because we believe in them. When that works it helps everyone.
Even the small stuff matters more then people realize. Sharing a post liking it commenting or tagging a friend. It feels like nothing on your end but on the other side it can make a real difference. That’s how alot of people find new businesses now.

And then there’s the money part. When you buy from big chains or massive online platforms most of that money leaves the area. When you buy direct from a local business it stays here and moves around between people and other businesses in the community.

None of this is complicated. It just takes a little intention.
Try something new once. If you like it go back. If it’s good tell someone about it. That’s how it grows.

If there’s a business you trust around here tag them below. Or comment what kind of business you wish we had more of. Someone else is probably looking for exactly that right now.

05/01/2026

An extended celebration of Earth month with promos on Whole Earth & Sea until the end of May.

05/01/2026

Happy to say we have fresh produce from Terramor Farm. Fresh Salad mix, Spinach and Micro greens. Get yours while their here

04/20/2026

Great deals on your favorite Whole Earth & Sea products

04/19/2026

Due to a scheduling conflict, this Saturday’s learning session ‘Histamine & Methylation’ will be postponed.

Instead we will be offering this presentation on Saturday May 16th, in morning at 9:30am.

🌸 Please join us for this educational and informative session 🌸

❤️ Histamine intolerance is becoming increasingly common, but many people don’t realize it’s often linked to MTHFR gene mutations and other methylation issues.

Histamine intolerance often goes undiagnosed because its symptoms can mimic other conditions.

Think of it like trying to fit too much into a 5-gallon bucket—if you overfill it, things spill out and cause issues.

Histamine intolerance causes symptoms such as headaches, hives, anxiety/irritability, acid reflux, nausea, arrhythmia, sinus drainage, and heartburn due to excess histamine in the body.

Could your eyes, ears, and throat be signaling a deeper imbalance?

Hearing loss, tinnitus, itchy ears, irritated or gritty eyes, dry or burning eyes, light sensitivity, eyelid tics, post-nasal drip, mouth breathing, difficulty swallowing, GERD, mouth ulcers, canker sores, cavities, gingivitis, burning mouth, and itchy throat can all point to irritation and inflammation along the delicate mucosal surfaces of the head and neck.
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When these tissues are inflamed or reactive, symptoms often show up in clusters—affecting vision, hearing, swallowing, oral health, and daily comfort, along with other areas in the body.

✨What you’ll learn at this session:

▪️Gain a deeper understanding of the connection between histamine intolerance (HIT) and the methylation process

▪️Identify foods that increase histamine levels and foods that support histamine reduction

▪️Design targeted food plans to support histamine clearance and balance

▪️Determine which supplements support histamine breakdown and which may exacerbate histamine load

✨ Kindly stop by to sign up and secure your place for this session. Payment is required in advance. (E-transfer is available)

✨ Cost is $15 per attendee and written notes will be provided.

04/16/2026

The Natural Factors Spring Flyer is available in store now.
You can find it at
https://issuu.com/naturalfactors/docs/nf_flyer_april_2026

04/10/2026

We're at Girls' Night Out 2026 sampling Simply Natural Organic Skincare with Serena and Niyama Wellness Strong Like Woman Creatine.

02/10/2026

Dynamic Live & Dry BLOOD ANALYSIS
Available at Pura Vida Thurs Feb 12, By appointment.
During the Live and Dry Blood Analysis we'll discover what your body is trying to tell you on a cellular level
Besides the obvious nutritional deficiencies, toxicities, hydration issues and organ challenges it can also display unresolved emotional issues.
For more information visit https://heilkunsthealthclinic.com/live-blood-analysis