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Health Effects of Drinking Soda
At any given lunch period at Old Union Elementary School in Southlake, Texas, 28 cans of carbonated soda (many wrapped in foil to keep cool) are being consumed amongst 106 third graders. In other words, 26% of the class is drinking soda at lunch. By the end of the day, 60% of all the third graders w...
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Beat the Fall Rush and Revive Your Fitness Routine Now
Before Labour Day is a great time to start re-introducing structure into your life, especially your wellness routines. Summer -being a relaxing and carefree time of year- can often throw people off the 'program', and unfortunately, people tend to wait until mid-September arrives to return to routine...
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Community Supported Agriculture: Affordable Local & Organic Produce
Inspired to start eating more local and organic produce but don’t know where to start? Joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) might be exactly what you’re looking for! Over the last decade CSA has become a very popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food straight from the f...
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Pushing the Protein: Is Protein Powder Here To Stay?
The fitness supplements industry has been primarily targeted at young males wanting to bulk up in the gym. In 2008, bodybuilding - related products generated a $2.7 billion industry. Some health experts have criticized protein supplements as being unnecessary for the majority of people that buy them...
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Amp Up Your Fitness Goals by Joining a Group Event
If you’re like me, most of your fitness activities are solo. I love running, hiking, weight-training and stretching alone. It’s my time of peace and solitude. However, I also recognize the benefits of a challenge, so I decided to step out of my comfort zone and join a running clinic. When you...
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Outdoor Yoga: Go On A Field Trip
It might be difficult to fathom, but at one time yoga was done sans mat. It was even done in varying temperatures. I know – your mind is blown, right? Yoga has definitely evolved over time, and new forms such as Bikram’s, Anusara and Yin are reshaping the way we practice. And while purists might...
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Health Benefits of Eating Local
Have you ever taken a bite out of a big red strawberry, only to find that the inside is white and it lacks the rich and juicy flavour that you remember as a child? Chances are this strawberry was grown thousands of kilometers from your home. The main reason for this flavourless phenomenon is that...
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Bosu Burpie Pushup: Exercise of the Week
If you haven’t already seen this blue and oddly shaped ball in your gym or fitness studio, you will soon because this fitness item is one of the best to hit the gyms in a long time. BOSU stands for “Both Sides Up” or “Both Sides Utilized” depending upon whether you are talking about th...
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Obesity in Pets
Just like in people, obesity has become a significant health problem in our pets. Obesity in pets is associated with diabetes, respiratory issues, arthritis, and decreased life span. Unfortunately people have equated loving their pets to feeding them excessive amounts of food and treats. Keeping our...
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Finding Your Edge in Yoga
Disappointment is just unrealized expectations. We only experience disappointment with an outcome if our expectation is greater than the reality which manifests. Thus, satisfaction is not realized by accomplishing a goal because of the goal itself; but, rather, satisfaction is relative to an outcome...
