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Clara Hughes
Is 2012 her last Olympics?
With the 2012 Summer Olympics on the horizon, our world-class Olympian + the ONLY Canadian athlete to win medals in both the summer and winter games – six in total – is training hard. Clara shares the good and bad with us.
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OMG!
Barbara Goodman, Editorial Director
2012 is turning into a great year, contrary to some predictions. Fantastic changes taking place already!
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Ask Sandy Gold, Beauty Expert:
“Can everyone wear bright makeup colours?”
Yes! Yes! And Yes! There are many easy ways to incorporate pops of colour into your makeup routine. The key to wearing bright makeup colours is to highlight one feature at a time.
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Nail it!
Nails are full of energy this Spring. Have fun playing up your nails with new fun colours; they will instantly brighten your mood.
Just Beautiful
Well-known to Canadians for her work on television, best-selling author Gillian Deacon continues to generate a lot of buzz with her book,
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Dr. Bryce Wylde on natural respiratory care
Priming the pipes
If you’re a globetrotting alternative health expert like me, you tend not to take the air bags in your chest for granted. I like the idea of keeping mine clean, pink and optimal for as long as possible.
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Dr. Oz EXCLUSIVE
After the show!
On a cold February afternoon, a Toronto theatre heated up as thousands excitedly waited for words of wisdom to ‘revitalize their life’ from North America’s most beloved doctor – Mehmet Oz.
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Dr. Oz at MukiBaum Treatment Centres
Finding human treasures beyond disabilities
All About YOU: Revitalizing Your Life with Dr. Oz was MukiBaum Accessibility Foundations premiere fundraising event with all proceeds in support of MukiBaum Treatment Centres extraordinary therapies and services.
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Are you Zapped?
Did you know that your favourite electronic gadgets might make you sick?
WOMEN: make your health #1
After nearly 30 years in practice, one constant I’ve seen over the years is this: women never put themselves at the top of the priority list!
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Horse power
One hour learning to ride, parents say, can be the highlight of the child’s week, the thing that makes them strive to achieve more. Sitting on a large animal like a horse can be scary for a child, but once in the saddle the rider’s experience is so empowering there’s no turning back.
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Nurture your spirit
8 ways to cherish your spiritual side to be a whole, healthy being.
Nature play!
Precious family time is shrinking; likewise where and how we play has changed. Electronics have replaced forests and growing urban centres limit wilderness access, distancing families from nature.
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Delightful delicious dandelion!
Spring is synonymous with dandelions! The oft-dismissed ‘weed’ is remarkably nutritious. Delicious in salad, soup or steamed + dandelion syrup is a real spring treat!
Kick the habit!: Get the how + why to kick the habit.
Since the 1800’s, Canadian sugar consumption has increased from four pounds per person to over 150 pounds per person annually.
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Fitness: Core training
post-pregnancy + beyond
Pregnancy and childbirth, although a blessing, are extremely demanding on a woman’s body. Due to the stretching and tearing of muscles, the ‘core’ is the first place a woman looks to rehabilitate after pregnancy.
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Dry night = happy child
Many parents remember the delight of childhood sleepovers. But, for a child who suffers from ‘nocturnal enuresis’ or bedwetting, embarrassment often prevents participation.
Happy, healthy eating for kids
Life’s busy pace is an additional challenge to feeding our kids healthy foods. There’s no magic trick, it’s just trial and try again.
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A trip to healthy eating
Heart and Stroke Foundation registered dietitian, Carol Dombrow, guides you through the grocery store using Canada’s Food Guide. What to bring, how to load your cart, and what to limit.
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fat loss VS weight loss
Focus on fat
If you’re in the one third of Canadians thinking about losing weight before the warmer weather arrives, it’s time to change the way you think about your body.
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Carbs 101
Setting the story straight
Carbohydrates seem to be the macronutrient ‘bad guys’ these days. Implicated in health conditions like diabetes and obesity, carbs often get a bad rap. But should they? Understanding this major nutrient and its role in the diet goes a long way in maintaining good health.
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