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5 Surefire Weight-Loss Habits to Keep For Life
To successfully lose weight and keep it off, you don’t have to completely revamp your lifestyle. In fact, science shows small strategies like drinking more water and increasing your step count y
Mayo Clinic Diet: What You Need to Know
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10 Tips For Losing Weight on a Budget
If you’re just getting started on a weight-loss plan, adopting a healthier lifestyle can seem expensive. After all, you’ll likely want to invest in new workout gear, a gym membership and a fridg
6 Ways to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions Alive
A new year and resolutions to improve health go hand-in-hand. For many, it might mean changing exercise routines, implementing strength training or making time to meal prep. While these are grea
Clear Blemishes Naturally
Are skin blemishes bringing you down? Learn tips on how to establish a natural acne treatment program and clear your acne naturally.Are skin blemishes bringing you down? Learn why the natural approach
Coffee, tea, or…Disinsection?
If you have a flight coming up, you might get more than juice and a movie. Disinsection is the term used to describe the spraying of aircraft with insecticide.If you have a long-haul flight coming up,
This Small Tweak Can Offer a Big Boost to Workout Motivation
These days, most people have heard of body positivity, especially anyone interested in health and wellness. There are even body-positive gyms and workouts cropping up worldwide, which offer safe
Go Wild
Healthy and sustainable, wild salmon is truly a West Coast treasure. Whatever cut you buy, the succulent pink flesh deserves to be treated like gold. The following recipes will have you on your way to
Life Makeovers
The editors of alive would like to extend thanks and admiration to our two life makeover superheroes, Rob Klettke and Toni Hadgraft, who endured six months of having their lives turned upside down dur
Does Standing Burn Enough Calories to Aid Weight Loss?
Fans of standing desks say they can help you get out of your chair more throughout the day, counteracting the negative health effects of too much sitting. But when it comes to weight loss, a sta
Into the Mystery
More and more women are investigating the mysterious world of alternative menstrual products in an effort to align decisions around their monthly menses with the choices they are making in other areas
The Eyes Have It
The eyes are the mirror of the soul, but sometimes they reflect our bad habits. Natural eye treatments can reduce wrinkles, dark circles, and undereye bags.The eyes are the mirror of the soul, but som
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Canine Wisdom
One of my best teachers, Jessie, was also one of my best friends. She was with me right up until her 98th year-dog years, that is.One of my best teachers, Jessie, was also one of my best friends. She
It’s About Thyme
It\'s about time you discovered the health benefits of thyme. Besides its anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties, it adds subtle flavour to a variety of delicious dishes.The Rolling Stones had it
A chance to Change
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.
Wildlife Wednesday: Eurasian Beavers
Did you know that our dam-building neighbours have German (and French, Italian, and Russian) speaking cousins? On this Wildlife Wednesday, lets learn about the Eurasian beaver.They may be the butt en
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
Is Salba the New Black?
Salba is not really new. Salvia hispanica L. is a variety of an ancient plant species called Chia. The Aztecs used Chia as a staple in their diet, believing the seed possessed mystical energy and supe
Rejuvenating Oils
Any time of year is a wonderful time for rejuvenation—and that includes creating healthy, glowing skin. One great way to kick-start any skin renewal plan is to begin using a natural skin care oil.Soot
Winterproof Your Skin
During the winter months, skin often loses its lustre, becoming dry and flaky.When the weather outside is frightful, the last thing we want is skin to match. During the winter months, skin often loses
Give Dry Skin the Brush Off
Mid-winter and my skin felt so dry and rough, I was starting to feel like an armadillo. I was advised that a dry brushing treatment was just what I needed.Mid-winter and my skin felt so dry and rough,
The #1 Trick For Doubling Your Weight-Loss Success
If you’re motivated to lose weight but can’t seem to get the number on your scale to budge, you might want to consider keeping a food diary. Research shows tracking what you eat is an effective
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Inline skating is a great aerobic workout that the entire family can use to help stay in shape. Some people enjoy taking long leisurely skates, while others use inline skating for intense cardiovascul
Everyman's Cancer?
Bill is 50 years old and had prostate surgery a year ago. Radical retropubic prostatectomy is typically performed on men with early-stage prostate cancer. Several months ago Bill had his nine-month po
No More Excuses
To help you find the time, energy, and room within your budget, I\'ve designed a workout that uses minimal equipment, can be performed at home, and takes only 35 to 45 minutes to do. A perfect workout
Polar Bear Swims
While many people sleep in on New Year\'s morning or nurse a pounding headache, some brave (think crazy?) souls are jumping in frigid lakes, rivers, and oceans ... just because they can. If a polar bea
The Cycle of Life
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Air and Space at the Spa
After five months of driving all over town to be tested by specialists in the field of holistic health, working out at the gym and at home, trying new foods and supplements, and saying farewell to old
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The Problem With Walking in Flip-Flops
Summer is when you get to dress casually and spend as much time as possible outdoors. If you’re trying to increase your step count this summer, you may be tempted to wear flip-flops on daily wal
Hard to Digest
Something just doesn\'t seem right. In the international game of pesticide regulations, countries like Sweden, Australia, and the US are star players in protecting their citizens from harmful toxins. C
The Nail File
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Can't Sleep?
Do you have difficulty falling asleep, sleeping through the night, getting back to sleep after waking, or waking refreshed? Youre not alonelack of sleep affects about one in seven Canadians. (Makes