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Rosey Edeh
From Olympics to entertainment
With three Olympics under her belt, Rosey took the abundance of worldly lessons from running hurdles into her life, as mom and TV host. This senior reporter for ETCanada is a true competitor in living life to the fullest. She shares her special moments with us.
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Changing food for the health of it
One of the easiest ways to be proactive about your health is to eat a balanced diet consisting of a variety of foods. To boost your success, make recipes healthier by reducing ingredients like sugar, replacing fats and boosting your nutrient intake with a few simple substitutions.
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Creating Hormonal Balance
Mary works full time while raising three children and has been suffering with insomnia and night sweats for a few months now, even though she is far from menopause; Joanne, a busy stock broker, has such heavy periods she is locked in her house for seven days every month; and Melinda, newly married with an exciting job, is losing her hair, gaining weight around the middle, and feeling exhausted. All three women are suffering from estrogen dominance, a common condition in Canadian women.
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The Power of Organic Farming
There is a world of difference between organic and conventional farming: from the nutrient quality of the product, to the sustainability of the land, to the true long-term costs of food. According to Stephanie Wells of the Canadian Organic Trade Association, organic farming avoids the use of toxic and persistent synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, collectively known as inputs.
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Vision quest
Keeping eyes healthy Eyes have been a source of mystery and inspiration for centuries. More songs have been written about eyes than any other part of our body except for the heart. And what about the Mona Lisa? Her eyes are famous the world over. Eighty percent of all that we learn comes through our eyes.
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A millionaire mindset to health
If you’re one of nearly a million people who have been introduced to T. Harv Eker, you’ll recognise these words, “Give me five minutes, and I can predict your financial future.”
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East meets West
Creating health through ancient practices
The ancient Eastern practices of yoga, tai chi and qigong (pronounced chee-gung) are increasing in popularity in the fast-paced but sedentary Canadian society. In fact, Western medicine now supports the Eastern philosophy on the importance of movement:
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7 Safety steps to train your weekend warrior body
In order to keep fit, regular activity is necessary. The Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals recommends a minimum of 30 minutes of accumulated moderate exercise daily. Regardless of age or athletic level, regular exercise through cross training and sport-specific exercises will enhance your overall fitness.
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The power of family play
We experienced her passion as she crossed the finish line to win an Olympic medal under seemingly insurmountable circumstances. Today, Silken Laumann channels her strength and determination to impact the quality of family life through physical activity. Silken shows us how play can bring your family closer.
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Healthy snacking for growing bodies
Fast food and packaged meals have become a way of life for many busy families. This type of convenient eating comes with a high price: childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes are on the rise. Brenda Bradshaw and Dr. Cheryl Mutch have co-authored the book The Good Food Book for Families.
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Here comes the sun
Some people feel reluctant about applying sunscreen because of the chemicals they contain. It’s true: some studies have revealed that certain chemicals in sunscreen can penetrate the skin. In Switzerland, research showed that some of these chemicals were found in breast milk.
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Oral Health – Good for life™
Clues to oral cancer
If you’re like most Canadians, you probably don’t know much about oral cancer. You may associate it as something that only happens to tobacco-chewing baseball players, like Babe Ruth, but the truth is that over 3,000 Canadians are diagnosed with this life-threatening condition every year.
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