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Do-It-Yourself Spa
While nothing beats a spa day, sometimes it involves a little too much spending. So try these at home spa treatments and save your skin
and your money.While nothing beats spending a day at the spa, so
Safe Spooky Makeup
Halloween\'s a scary time, with all the ghosts, ghouls, and mummies lurking around - not to mention all the butylated hydroxyanisol and the triethanolamine!Halloween’s a scary time, with all the ghosts
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Deeper Beauty
The word \"serum\" seems to be popping up everywhere in the beauty world. But what is a skin serum and how do these serums work?If you’re like most women, you have a cabinet full of squeeze bottles and
6 Steps Toward Creating a Behavior Action Plan for Weight Loss
When you’re trying to lose weight, it isn’t enough to simply have the expectation you’ll be motivated to eat less and exercise more. You need a plan that can help you stay focused when you’re fa
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
How Often Should You Weigh Yourself?
Imagine this: You decide it’s time to make a concerted effort to lose weight. You start exercising regularly and embark on a healthy eating plan. The time comes to check in on your progress, so
To Market, to Market
It\'s impossible to turn around these days without someone urging us to reduce chemical use and exposure in the home. So where can we start? Ah, in the kitchen.It’s impossible to turn around these days
Homegrown Savoury and Sweet
In spring and summer, we enjoy the wealth of herbal diversity at our local produce market. Planting our own herbal gardens will not only provide us with fresh fodder for our summer meals but will also
Walking, Running or Biking: Which Is Best For Weight Loss?
If you’re trying to lose weight, there are many options that can help you accomplish your goal. But all of them include the tried-and-true combination of diet and exercise. For the former, it’s
Whole Grain Noodle Soups
Put away that Campbell’s can and warm up with globally inspired whole grain noodle soups. These five soups are filled with produce and pasta—including gluten-free options—for a complete meal to warm y
6 Healthy Pandemic Habits That Support Weight Loss
At the start of the pandemic, it was understandably hard to transition from an office space to working from home and figure out how to get in a good workout at home instead of at the gym. If you
Ready to Walk to School?
This October is International Walk to School Month. Join parents and students all over the world as they park the car and grab a comfy set of sneakers instead!This October, parents all over the world
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The Nail File
At-home nail care - pampering and nourishing - can prevent cracking and splitting and improve overall nail health.Whether we like them long or short, polished or au naturel, our nails are a beautiful
12 of the Best Workouts For Weight Loss
Whether you’re looking to lose a lot or a little weight, exercise is an important component of any weight-loss plan. But not all workouts are created equal when the goal is shedding pounds. Ahea
Pumpkin Power
Pumpkins are so much more than Halloween decorations or Thanksgiving pies. These pumpkin recipes will introduce you to the famous squash\'s savoury possibilities.The quintessential autumn squash is the
10 Simple Changes That Lead to Weight Loss
Recent research published in Obesity shows what successful MyFitnessPal users know to be true: Small, simple lifestyle changes, aka micro-goals, can boost your likelihood of losing weight and ke
Wildlife Wednesday: Jaguar
These spotted predators are the largest cats in the Western hemisphere - so it comes as no surprise that people have been fascinated by them for centuries.These spotted predators are the largest cats
Health from a Herbalist
Before starting this makeover, I would never have considered seeing a herbalist. But Robert McCandless, a master herbalist, gave me reason to reconsider. The herbal medicine he practises evolved from
The Sounds of Silence
In a world that inhales technology and exhales anxiety, we spend a good portion of our days in an endless, unrestrained orgy of noise. From cell phones bleeping in concert halls to music blasting from
Organic Chic
If you think bamboo is for pandas and hemp is for rope, youll be surprised at the booming organic clothing industry. Its great for the environmentand even better for fashion-conscious shoppers.If y
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
Healing Gardens
Gardens are more than just a patch of flowers and veggies. Research shows that spending time in a garden can nourish our souls and boost our physical health, particularly for those undergoing medical
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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
The Lean, Green Supermodel Diet Anyone Can Do
\"\"How do supermodels stay so thin?AP Photo/Richard DrewIt makes sense though right? Eating clean green food keeps junk l
What Style of Yoga is Right for You?
Think of yoga as a \"choose your own adventure\" book. Determine your goal, and then choose the yoga style thats best for you.Is getting in shape one of your New Year’s resolutions? What about being mo
10 Ways to Make Bodyweight Exercises Harder
Bodyweight workouts are convenient and effective, particularly if you’re working out at home or outdoors without access to equipment. But as you get fitter, your body adapts and gets better at t
Copper reduces hospital-acquired infections
Hospital-acquired infections is a serious problem. Researchers say switching to antimicrobial copper in hospital rooms may dramatically decrease the number of infections.Copper is a valuable metal. Ju
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Celebrate Natural Health Products Week!
November 3 to 9 is Natural Health Products Week - celebrate by learning about the natural health products that so many of us take!If you’ve ever taken some echinacea to help battle a nasty flu bug, pr
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Ways to Simplify Your Diet For a Performance Boost
Athletes are inundated with information on how to train and recover; they don’t need the added pressure of dietary information overload. Food choices affect performance, but too often we get cau
Get a Lock on Healthy Lips
This winter give your lips some tender-loving lip care to keep them smooth and supple for Valentine\'s Day - and all winter long.Smack dab in the middle of the coldest month of the year is a day that c
Sunscreen Savvy
What exactly is wrong with chemical sun protection products? They contain harmful chemicals and are made to be absorbed into the skin. Once these chemicals are absorbed, they transfer easily to other
7 Non-Scale Fitness Goals That Go Beyond Weight Loss
According to the CDC National Health Survey, about half of all Americans try to lose weight at some point during a given year, making it one of the most common goals. This endeavor can be a heal