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Morning Glories
Looking to break out of your cereal and hard-boiled egg breakfast rut? Discover how you can jazz up your morning menu while nailing your daily vegetable quota. These recipes take the ho-hum out of bre
Have You Got Too Much on Your Plate?
It’s always fun to go out to dine. But restaurant menus can be a hidden minefield of calories and fat disguised as “healthy” fare. Learn how to dine out and eat healthy.It’s easy to eat healthy at hom
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The time has passed too quickly. I entered into this life makeover hoping for quick and significant results. But I now see that such expectations require more commitment than Ive been able to devote.
SoLo GI Nutrition gets the Recognition it Deserves!
This year\'s alive Award silver winner of the Consumers’ Choice Best Fitness and Weight Management Product is SoLo GI\'s line of satiating, delicious energy bars.At alive, we’ve always been eager to sha
From Confusion to Clarity
Stephen was considering what looked like a fairly straightforward decision-a move from the hustle and bustle of Vancouver to the quiet peace of a spectacular oceanside home on a nearby island. He felt
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
Renew for Spring with Whole Foods
Spring is the perfect time to rejuvenate your diet. Nutrient-rich whole foods can help speed up your body\'s natural detoxification process, boosting your immune system and calming chronic digestive an
Holy Traffic Jam!
Your six-year-old dawdled all morning and now youre stuck in traffic, late for an important meeting. Your heart pumps, your adrenals churn out that stress-induced villain, cortisol, aided by that dou
5 Tips For Easing Back Into Gym Workouts
Gyms are slowly and carefully reopening across the country. If you were an avid gym-goer prior to the COVID-19 shutdown, you’re probably chomping at the bit to get back into your workout routine
Pumpkin Recycling
Jack-o-lanterns are everywhere this time of year. But what do you do with them once Halloween is over?Now that jack-o’-lantern time is over, what do you do with those giant creepy faces?Turn them int
Varicose Veins
I was sitting and chatting with my friend Tania, when she suddenly interrupted me. \"You shouldnt sit like that you know,\" she said, pointing at my crossed legs. \"Youre going to give yourself varicos
Fear Not the Pomegranate
This tempting jewel of the fruit stand calls to you, its rotund sphere ranging from a bluish pink to a décor-inspiring crimson red. You circle the fruit aisle one last time, wondering if today\'s the d
FOOD
Kitchen Corner: A Bunch of Flours
Coconut? Amaranth? Teff? When it comes to choosing a gluten-free flour, the choices are seemingly endless. However, not all flours are created equal.Swapping standard all-purpose flour for something f
Facing the Night
When it comes to makeup, it\'s easier than you think to transform a neutral daytime palette into something chic and sultry for a night on the town. The rules for day still apply, but with a twist.When
It's All Elemental
I\'ve been fascinated with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and more specifically acupuncture, since I was a kid. I was first diagnosed with migraines at a very young age. At that time, the only oth
Kitchen Corner: Get Sweet on Sorrel
You think you know herbs, but have you tried sorrel? If not, you\'re missing out on a world of lemony goodness.Ah, spring. The time when a young man’s—or woman’s—fancy lightly turns to thoughts of fre
Emu Oil
While it often seems that a beauty miracle is invented daily, it\'s refreshing when a new discovery turns out to be as old as the hills. When it comes to health and beauty aids, you\'d be hard-pressed t
Soap Opera
What is the difference between natural and organic soaps? Is one better than the other? Here\'s what to look for and what to avoid.What’s the difference between natural and organic soap? Is one better
Chemical-Free Coiffure
Are you concerned about toxins in hair products? Try natural hair products containing the newest innovations in natural hair care ingredients.Creating the perfect do can be a hair-raising experience i
4 Steps to Prepare Your Skin for the Fall
How do you prepare your skin for the cold weather? With these 4 steps, of course!There’s no sense denying it—winter is just around the corner! If you’re not careful, with the chilly weather comes chap
Skinfully Soft
If youre like most women, you have a cabinet full of squeeze bottles and pump-tops whose contents attempt to mimic an ocean breeze or a vast field of lavender. Are all those different kinds of lotion
Drawing a Fine Line
Toronto-based makeup artist Lisa Aharon offers surefire tips on how to apply natural eyeliner with a modern touch.Who knew a modelling class would change my life? Not because of a globetrotting career
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Muira Puama
Male sexual stimulants have always been a popular category in the health food marketplace. Lets face it: many people are looking for a natural, herbal Viagra. Muira puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides), c
Build and Track Custom Workouts With “Workout Routines”
Tracking your workouts is one of the best ways to evaluate your progress, see tangible results, and stick with an exercise regimen. That’s one reason apps like MyFitnessPal and MapMyRun are so p
Slow Down and Just Smell the Coffee
The majority of people today unwittingly exacerbate their stress response by consuming too many caffeinated beverages-especially coffee.Don’t you wish sometimes that you had a shut-off switch for dema
Beauty from Within
Few of us are willing to accept the signs of aging without putting up a fight. Nutricosmetics are today\'s secret weapon supplements for healthy skin.Few of us are willing to accept the signs of aging
Beauty Tips for Cancer Survivors
Looking good gives a mental boost to cancer survivors. Our skin care, nail care, and beauty tips will help you look great and put a smile back on your face.After cancer treatment, reclaiming your beau
HEALTH
The Basics of Eating Before or After an Intense Walk
Knowing whether or not you should eat before a workout can be tricky — some believe eating a small bite provides extra energy, while others swear by fasted cardio and want to avoid side effects
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\"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.\" -Native American Proverb“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.”–Native Ameri
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I must have picked up four or five organ donation forms over the years, intending to register myself so that, in the event of sudden death, I could pass on my healthy and living organs to someone who
LA Weight Loss: What You Need to Know
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Why Are You Losing Hair?
Our crowning glory can lose its lustre over time. Called hereditary androgenic alopecia, try these herbs and hair growth remedies to keep your locks luscious.Our crowning glory can lose its lustre ove