Andrea Bartels, Registered Nutritional Therapist

08/29/2026

Have you ever taken a break from milk products? How did it go? Here are some of my clinical observations where it made a significant difference.

What elimination and reintroduction can reveal about individual responses to food

08/15/2026

Interested in what makes a great client? Here’s my wish list, based on past experiences:

Reflections on the habits and attitudes that help me help you

09/19/2024

If access to natural health products is important to you, please read/listen to this very short piece:

04/26/2024

We have 3 days before the future of natural health products changes forever.
Are you prepared to pay more—a lot more—for natural health products?
As a consumer, practitioner and employee within the natural health products industry, I am taking action to defend our access to affordable supplements.
Here’s what’s happening:
1. Health Canada is implementing stricter regulations that will significantly impact consumer choice and restrict access to health products and supplements.
2. Health Canada is introducing new fees on natural health products, which will place a considerable financial strain on NHP (natural health product) businesses. This will lead to significant price hikes for consumers or even force many small to medium-sized companies out of business.
3. Increased Health Canada censorship will prevent truthful advertising by both manufacturers and natural health stores.
4. Huge new fines will cripple and destroy the natural health community. Prior to June 22, 2023, the maximum fine you faced for violating the laws on NHPs (such as selling a product with improper labeling) was $5,000. The current government wants to hike this fine to $5,000,000 a day.
This is what Bill C-47 could mean we will all pay more for supplements due to new rules.
Thankfully, a private members bill (C-368) has been put forward to repeal Bill C-47.
The NHPPA is an organization working hard for our cause. Here is what they said yesterday in their email blast:
"This is an exciting moment for our cause!
As often happens, Parliamentary business shifted, and the first hour of debate for the second reading of Bill C-368 has been rescheduled for Monday, April 29.
As we count down the days, there are three ways you can help ensure a positive outcome:
1. Communicate with Members of Parliament: https://oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/.../edit...
Make your voice heard by sending electronic letters, handwritten letters, or template letters to your MP, the Prime Minister, the Minister of Health, and all 12 members of the Standing Committee on Health.
2. Sign the Registered E-petition in support of Bill C-368.: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Sign/e-4914
3. Spread Awareness
Please, forward this email and encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to join our efforts!
Let's ask our MPs to support Bill C-368. The natural health industry depends on it!
Thank you for your support.

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04/17/2024

Happening tonight!

Unlock the secrets to nurturing fertility and enhancing reproductive health 🌿✨ Join Andrea Bartels for an enlightening webinar next Wednesday at 6:30PM (EDT), brought to you by Pure Lab Vitamins.

Dive deep into how diet, lifestyle, and natural health products play pivotal roles in supporting conception, pregnancy, and beyond. 🤰👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Learn about key nutrients essential for optimal ovarian function, s***m quality, and much more. Your journey to understanding and boosting reproductive health starts here.

04/13/2024

It’s coming up this Wednesday:

Unlock the secrets to nurturing fertility and enhancing reproductive health 🌿✨ Join Andrea Bartels for an enlightening webinar next Wednesday at 6:30PM (EDT), brought to you by Pure Lab Vitamins.

Dive deep into how diet, lifestyle, and natural health products play pivotal roles in supporting conception, pregnancy, and beyond. 🤰👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Learn about key nutrients essential for optimal ovarian function, s***m quality, and much more. Your journey to understanding and boosting reproductive health starts here.

04/09/2024

Know someone who’s pregnant? Here are some of the key nutrients I suggest for a healthy pregnancy:

Supplementing a well-balanced diet with additional vitamins and minerals can help you get all the nutrients essential for a healthy pregnancy. Let’s look at how some of these nutrients can support your well-being as well as the healthy development of your baby. 

01/28/2024

Hello from the Victoria Health Show!

We’re excited to be in Victoria this weekend for The Health Show with - stop by our booth to learn more about our foundation products!

01/25/2024

If you know a teen or young adult woman with severe gynaecological pain (during periods, or pain between periods), this Ottawa specialist is a wonderful provider and advocate for support. Here is a free guide to share:

The Endometriosis Toolkit: A Guide For Teens was made to empower teenagers who have menstrual health questions or are living with endometriosis to better understand their health and navigate their care.

10/23/2023

Know someone who’s diabetic or pre-diabetic? Please share this link for my free webinar coming up this Wednesday! If they sign up but can’t attend, they will get the replay:

Living Healthy with Diabetes

Oct 25, 2023 6:30PM

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3516946374457/WN_XnjPHLJzR2Cb2-nhaUwt8Q #/registration

When poorly managed, diabetes increases risk of vision loss, amputation, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke and a shortened lifespan.

What you will learn:

- How do lifestyle choices increase risk of developing diabetes?
- Which dietary approach is best for managing blood sugar?
- What food combining guidelines are best for diabetics?
- What role do specific supplementary nutrients play in managing diabetes