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Naturopaths Are Given the Right to Prescribe Medication
In April 2009, then Minister of Health, the Honourable George Abbott announced the approval of the revised Naturopathic Physicians Regulations which aimed to increase patient choice and provide better access to health services for British Columbians. Under the revised regulations, practitioners with... Read More »
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Gluten-Free Living: Eating Healthy on a Budget
Has your grocery bill skyrocketed since beginning a gluten-free diet? If you’re living with Celiac Disease or gluten sensitivity, removing gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley) is an essential first step on your path to wellness. If your goal is to eat a healthy gluten-free diet then t... Read More »
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Swiss Ball Push Up: Exercise of the Week
Pushups using the Swiss ball make a great exercise even better! By placing the ball underneath your feet adds instability to the pushup, it forces you to engage your core and transfers more weight to your hands increasing the resistance for your chest and shoulders. If you choose to position the bal... Read More »
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Fitting in Health & Fitness When Your Life is Jam-Packed: Part 3
Sometimes life and work get so busy and overwhelming that not only do we forget to take care of ourselves, but also why we committed to a healthier lifestyle in the first place. It becomes more routine to grab an unhealthy snack we’re craving along with our special coffee during the hustle and bus... Read More »
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Mental Focus Training: How Olympic Athletes Overcome Stress
Elite athletes are aware of the extent to which mental focus dictates performance. And that knowledge can be utilized by the not-so-elite to reduce stress and accomplish goals. Canadian Olympic figure skater Joannie Rochette’s third-place finish just two days following the unexpected death of h... Read More »
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How to Deal With Seasonal Allergies
The prevalence of those who experience allergies has increased to the degree that many people believe it is “normal” for one’s body to respond in such a way to environmental stimuli. The CBC reported in 2007 that one in six Canadians suffer from seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies, such ... Read More »
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Superset Training: Boosting Your Workout Intensity
Have you been stuck in a rut lately at the gym? Maybe you have become bored of doing the same old workout routine and not seeing any results? Perhaps you are ready to increase the intensity of your workouts with Superset training. When you are just starting out for the very first time on a strength ... Read More »
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Preparing for a Marathon: The Nutrition Factor
Optimum nutritional habits are essential during your marathon training. Fundamental components include hydration status, carbohydrate and protein intake as well as electrolyte repletion, and joint health. To ensure muscle recovery post-exercise and to reduce your risk of injury, consider the followi... Read More »
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Correct the Underlying Cause of Asthma
Asthma problems can be corrected, and with lifestyle modifications – they can remain corrected. The most recent statistics compiled by the federal government illustrate that nearly 2.5 million Canadians over the age of 12 suffer from Asthma. The Globe and Mail reports that 75 per cent of those wi... Read More »
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Are You Going to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver?
When the city of Vancouver was awarded the 2010 Olympic Games back in July 2003, a cry of excitement could be heard throughout the city. It is now February 2010 and the 21st Winter Olympic Games have finally arrived in the city of Vancouver and the topic of conversation is who has tickets to the... Read More »
