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About Face
We rub it, scrub it, caress it, and curse it when blemishes, dryness, or fine lines appear. But when the mirror betrays us and our skin doesn\'t magically improve, we can look to organic skin care prod
Perseverance Pays Off
My lifestyle makeover is coming to a close; the strong foundation laid down over the last seven months will be complete. So how do I feel now?My lifestyle makeover is coming to a close; the strong fou
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Relieve, Relax, and Restore
You\'re sitting at a desk most of the day, stressed out at the office, facing road rage in the car, then watching TV while slumped on the couch in the evening - and what do you get? A pain in the neck.
Are Night Owls Doomed For Weight Loss?
Your circadian rhythm, also known as your body’s internal clock, regulates everything like sleep-wake cycles, body temperature, hormone levels and digestion. It also appears to have an impact on
Reduce Your Christmas Waste
Canadians use six million rolls of tape to wrap up Christmas presents, and that\'s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to holiday waste. Learn how to celebrate responsibly by making it a green Ch
Protect Your Skin
When the weather outside is frightful, the last thing we want is skin to match. Read on for tips to protect your skin from the harsh winter elements.Cold weather, low humidity, and sun exposure all pl
An Essential Motivational Tool All Regular Walkers Need
Runners are known for having dedicated training plans to help them build fitness and achieve a particular goal, like completing a half-marathon or improving their 5K time. While walking is often
Trace the Spice Route
If a late-night wander through a hazy, heady North African market isn\'t in the cards for this evening, cooking with Moroccan spices may just be the next best thing. A visit from the bold stars of the
5 Simple Ways to Manage Cravings, According to a RD
A sudden overwhelming desire for chocolate or a bag of chips — cravings can pop up out of nowhere and be detrimental to weight loss. However, there are both physiological and psychological reaso
Wildlife Wednesday: Little Brown Bat
These not-so-scary harbingers of Halloween are in trouble! Learn why on this Wildlife Wednesday.Well, aren’t they, uh, creepy? Let’s get into the Halloween spirit on this Wildlife Wednesday by getting
5 Thinking Traps to Avoid When Trying to Lose Weight
Every weight-loss journey is different, but shedding pounds and keeping them off requires creating sustainable healthy habits with nutrition and fitness. Another thing that can make or break los
Why You’re Not Hungry After Working Out
If you ever finish a tough workout and feel like eating is the last thing on your mind, you’re not alone. Having a decreased appetite after exercise is clinically known as exercise-induced anore
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L-theanine
Job pressures, family responsibilities, financial pressures, traffic, and time management are just a few of the stressors most of us face on a daily basis. Prescriptions for drugs that are supposed to
Do It Yourself
Feeling good about yourself can be as simple as giving yourself a home, do-it-yourself manicure. Here\'s how to fix your nails at home in 10 easy steps.Feeling good about yourself can be as simple as g
Colour Me Natural
While changing hair colour is fun, the chemicals in hair dye can cause long-term health effects. Instead, try these natural hair colouring products and dyes.Whether it’s to cover up the grey, to try o
FYI on STIs
Many people think that only the promiscuous get sexually transmitted infections (STIs), yet it can take only one encounter with an infected person to become infected yourself. The most dangerous sexua
Holiday Appetizers
These holiday appetizers look elegant, but they\'re made with whole food ingredients that make them as healthy as they are attractive.Entertaining during the holiday season doesn’t have to mean loading
Walking More Could Help You Sleep Better, According to Science
Getting enough sleep is important for maintaining healthy energy levels, proper hormonal balance and aiding weight loss, yet an estimated 30% of American adults sleep fewer than six hours per ni
Spring Impressions
Each new season creates an opportunity to experiment with new makeup. The colour scheme this spring is fun, fresh, and bright, so try these spring makeup trends.Each new season creates an opportunity
Better Gut Health Could Reduce Belly Fat, Says Science
If you’ve been hearing talk about gut health lately, it’s for good reason — experts know it plays an important role in overall health. Previous research shows the bacteria and other microbes liv
Winter Hair Care
Don\'t hide your hair under a toque! This winter take a natural approach to treat split ends, frizzy hair, dandruff, and other winter hair problems.It’s nice to make our hair look and feel fabulous dur
Skin Care
Children are especially sensitive to the chemicals found in personal care products. Reduce kids\' chemical exposure by using organic skin care products.Children are especially sensitive to the chemical
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Test your B IQ
When we are feeling fatigued or anxious, many of us take vitamin B complex. But B vitamins are more than a pick-me-up. They are critical to a host of metabolic processes, as you will discover in the B
Zone Diet: What You Need to Know
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5 Issues Standing Between You and Deeper Squats
Squats are undeniably one of the most important movements you can do. Not only do they help you develop a strong lower body and core, but they’re easy to perform both without equipment and with
Soak Up Serenity
A hard day at work, a stressful meeting, screaming kids ... all wonderful reasons to pamper yourself with a relaxing soak. Discover the delights of a bathing experience enhanced with natural soothing
10 Nature-Filled Urban Walking Trails in the U.S.
When you think of an urban environment, greenery, waterfronts and serene landscapes are probably the last things that come to mind. Fortunately, cities across the U.S. are increasingly making an
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One-Sheet-Pan Dinners
A healthy dinner on the table––fast! One-sheet-pan dinners provide complete meals for busy families in 30 minutes or less, with minimal cleanup. Food made in your own kitchen with fresh ingredients wi
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How Body Acceptance Can Help You Reach Your Goals
Somewhere between Instagram and real life, you may have noticed “body positivity” (celebrating all bodies, no matter the size) is a great idea in practice, but for the average person, it can be
7 Negative Thoughts That Sabotage Your Weight-Loss Goals
Setting a goal to lose weight and improve your nutrition habits is a great first step in the journey to getting healthier. Still, it’s fair to acknowledge losing weight comes with challenges. Ma
Eat, Drink, and Exercise
Weight Watchers, Atkins, South Beach, Zone, and Bernstein diets are in mainstream practice. Yet research is clear that as long as we are dedicated and compliant, any weight-loss diet will work. Unfort
The Cycle of Life
Cycling has enormous physical benefits. In a one-hour ride, you can work on strength and endurance, aerobic capacity, balance, and, depending on how many car doors you managed to dodge, agility.Cyclin