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Jessica Holmes
on lughter and love
The newest member of the legendary Canadian comedy show Air Farce, Jessica Holmes shares how her family has brought her the important things in her life - laughter and love.
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Explore, participate and give back
Experience the world of travel in a new way
Canadians love to travel, exploring the world and making new friends along the way. In 2006, 4.1 million Canadians traveled to Europe, an increase of 16% in October 2007. Join fellow Canadians choosing leading-edge ways to experience the world.
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’Tis the Season to be Sneezing
Sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes…the common symptoms of seasonal allergies, and a sign that spring is in the air. And for approximately 20% of Canadians with seasonal allergies, the spring thaw that sets pollens airborne often makes them want to run for cover.
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Scratching the surface
3 experts discuss eczema and psoriasis
Eczema affects up to 25% of children and 15% of adults. The itch may disturb sleep and/or make them feel self-conscious. Psoriasis is linked with both physical and psychological depression. These are not superficial concerns; they should be taken seriously and addressed. Three experts provide an overview of these two skin disorders along with some solutions.
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For Strong, Healthy Bones
Eat a salad in the sun
When it comes to bone health, we often oversimplify the message to one word: calcium. The crucial question, however, isn't how much calcium you take in, but how much of that calcium goes into the bone and stays there.
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The Eat Clean Diet for Energy and Health
Even if you’ve spent the winter hibernating and hoarding food, it’s not too late to start on a path to a healthier, leaner you. Tosca Reno, best selling author of The Eat Clean Diet, shares her fat-to-fabulous success story.
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Looking great in 2008
A glimpse into what’s hot ‘n’ happening now
This year might go down in history as a time when consumers flexed their collective muscle and won. What is emerging throughout the business of beauty, health and skin care – from dentistry and drug-store products to plastic surgery – is recognition that we, the consumers, want visible results with a minimal investment of time and money.
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3 Keys to shapely glutes
Remove the junk from your trunk
Whatever body shape you were born with, according to statistics you’re probably unhappy with your glutes. One particular study found that 80% of women over 18 wish they had bottoms like J-Lo or Shakira, rather than their own. The good news – you can definitely change the shape and size. Are you ready? Are you committed?
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Raising a happy, healthy Green child
Forget pink and blue. Green is the new rage in decorating for babies and toddlers. Because their bodies are still growing, children are more vulnerable to environmental pollutants. Give your little one a healthy start by creating a non-toxic home, free from potential developmental hazards caused by synthetic chemicals.
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Are ya’ havin’ a blast?
Lessons on lightening up
Ever had one of ‘those’ days – when you’re behind schedule before you get out of bed? Everyone needed it yesterday; your kids need to be in different places at exactly the same time and there simply aren’t enough hours in the day. You feel the stress building in your body and you can’t wait to crawl back into bed…
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Baby’s First Year
The ABCs of feeding
The first year of your baby’s life is one of the most precious and critical times of development, which can and should be an exciting adventure for you both. From developing healthy sleep patterns to hitting a variety of milestones – your little one’s growth and advancements are nothing short of miraculous.
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Hard to swallow
When food makes you sick
Perhaps the proverb ‘one man’s meat is another man’s poison’ isn’t about preferences. Perhaps it’s really about food. In Canada, 6% of young children and 3-4% of adults are affected by food allergies, and following a world-wide trend, numbers are increasing. And these are only the people who know they have food issues. Countless others – maybe even you – tolerate vague symptoms like headache, fatigue, insomnia, loss of concentration, joint pain or skin conditions without making the connection to menu choices.
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