Let's dive in and learn more about one of the most powerful ingredients you'll find in Lakota Joint Care Formula, Lakota Triple Action Back Pain, & Lakota Extra Strength Arthritis Capsules  Devil's claw, also known as Harpagophytum procumbens, is a plant that is native to southern Africa. It has been used for centuries by traditional healers to treat a variety of ailments, including arthritis, back pain, and fever. In recent years, devil's claw has gained popularity as a natural remedy for arthritis and back pain, and scientific research has begun to uncover the potential health benef ..read more

Lakota was recently featured on the Weekly Wellness Hour Show hosted by Dr. Amy Novotny. Check out the video HERE. The interview is packed with information about how to relieve pain without resorting to drugs. The interview has a lot of information about which herbs work for pain and why. Also, why do some herbs not work the way they are supposed to? Go behind the scenes with Lakota to learn how the products are made as well as a bit of Lakota history. You'll learn how a pair of BC farmers literally bet the farm to become Canada's leading natural pain reliever. It's a ..read more

A fitness program developed by the Royal Canadian Air Force in the 1950s is still a good program to follow. Prince Philip used it for almost his whole life. It is a 10-15 minute workout for a lot of different fitness levels depending on how in shape you are. It scales from beginner to champion athlete. You can watch the original 5BX video here.  You can also get a electronic copy of the booklet here. Or a copy of the XBX booklet for women here. If you want to follow a 5BX video, here is a simple one to follow ..read more

There are a number of heart risk calculators that can be used to estimate your risk of having heart disease in the next 10 years. If your risk is high, it might be time to take some serious steps to lower your risk. To find out your risk, calculate it online. A comprehensive online calculator prepared by the American College of Cardiology is available here. Be sure to select SI (metric) units at the top of the form. It defaults to US measurements so you have to switch to SI to enter your metric measurements. To get a printed copy that you can download and print, click here.  To esti ..read more

As little as 7 minutes of exercise can have a huge impact. A special high intensity 7 minute workout can make you stronger, fitter, and healthier. It uses no equipment, only your body. It works for almost any fitness level as the basic principle is to do a few exercises as hard as you can for 30 seconds or so. If you try this 7 minute workout twice a week for a month, you will notice a big difference in your energy level and strength. Because this 7 minute workout strengthens the core muscles in the centre of you body, it helps with most daily activities, even sitting and standing. It ca ..read more

Proven Pain Relievers Several natural remedies are now scientifically proven to help alleviate joint and arthritis pain. While natural ingredients often lack large clinical trials, there has now been a lot of research done on all the ingredients listed below that support what some have known for hundreds of years.  Below are five of the best herbs for natural joint and arthritis pain relief.  White Willow Bark   As you’d expect, white willow bark comes from the willow tree. The bark contains a compound called salicin. When the body metabolizes salicin, it creates sali ..read more

We are proud to announce our exclusive support for Panacea magazine. Panacea is Canada's newest and best health magazine. It is focused on readers, not on industry insiders. Packed with tons of great health information that you won't find anywhere else. Because it is not designed to sell ads, or to appease industries, they can provide health advice that some interest groups don't like published. Panacea believes that readers have the right to the best information, regardless of what it is. Better information leads to better decisions. The best part is, Panacea is completely free. Lakota is th ..read more

How long can you balance on one leg? New research suggests that balance is linked to stroke risk and memory problems. A simple way to find out is to see how long you can stand on one leg. If you can stand on one leg for at least 20 seconds, your risk for stroke and memory problems could be lower. If after three tries, you can't stand on one leg for more than 20 seconds, it may indicate a higher risk of stroke or future memory problems. If you have any questions or concerns, check with your health care practitioner before testing your balance. The study looked at ove ..read more

We are surrounded by poisons and toxins. Is nature conspiring against us? The truth is most poisons and toxins are human caused. Poisons and toxins interfere with healthy body function. An everyday toxin is dust. In high enough concentrations, ordinary dust can cause irritation and even choking. So how can we protect ourself from the harmful effects of environmental toxins? We have all experienced the effects of toxins when we get a rash. Most rashes are the result of skin responding to a toxic substance. Rashes can usually be avoided by avoiding contact with the offending substance. But what ..read more

Lakota Muscle Pain Roll-on is effective medicine for muscle pain relief. Apply after exercise or any kind of overuse. The active ingredient is a natural pepper extract. It has been shown to block pain signals at the source. It absorbs into the muscle and blocks substance P, the pain neuro-transmitter, reducing the pain signal. Thisallows you to get mobile and keep the muscle moving to speed healing of the micro tears that result from over exertion. Available at pharmacy locations and here online. Try it - it works!   ..read more