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Pilates for Golf
We all know Pilates is great for toning our...
Life With A Baby
Building Strong Families Conference Saturday, May 25, 2013 9:30...
York Region’s Inspiring Lifestyles EXPO: For All Things SPECIAL!
Sunday, June 2, 2013 10:00am – 6:00pm Thornhill Country...
ONE MEAL, ONE FAMILY, THREE WAYS: AN INTRODUCTION
How does anyone have time to make a healthy,...
Spring Cleaning
For a Healthy Home and a Healthy You! Aaahhhh…the...
Swing Away!
Training ‘fore’ golf should never take a holiday. Winter...
Keeping Safe and Sound at Home
All three of the most common home grown killers...
Joy McCarthy’s view on the Benefits of Sleep
A good night’s sleep enhances energy, mood, motivation, keeps...
Best Foot Forward
Plantar fasciitis is a painful, debilitating and increasingly common...
Does my child have ADD?
Diagnosing AD/HD, often referred to as ‘ADD’, is complicated....
Make it Stick
Is starting a new exercise program at the top...
The Family Stress of Bullying
Imagine finding out that your child is being hurt...
Portion Distortion
Plates, coffee cups, muffin tins, even pizza pans –...
Real Men do Yoga
Why increasing numbers of men are rolling out their...
Toxics 101: The Dirt on Household Cleaning Products
Cleaning is supposed to be about maintaining a healthy...
Important Documents – Why you need to prepare for the unexpected
We never know when a crisis might occur. Suddenly,...
The ABCs of Packing a Healthy School Lunch
  The Ontario Dental Association offers tips on nutritious...
Spring Training for Gardeners
The optimism that stirs the soul of every gardener...
Lifestyle and Your Oral Health
  Oral health is one factor that contributes to...
Eye Disease and How to Prevent It
According to the Canadian National Institute 
for the Blind...
The ABC’s of Eating Gluten-Free
Wheat-free bread, gluten-free pizza crust and corn spaghetti. Though...
Reduce your Allergy and Asthma Symptoms with Less Stress
  When it comes to allergies and asthma, food...
How to Combat the Stress of Bullying
Amanda Todd, 15, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Jamie Hubley,...
Battle the Mid-Life Bulge
You may have been slim and trim your whole...
Kashi Blueberry Oat Clusters & Flakes Cereal
The cereal with a lot to love Introducing Kashi...
Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soups
New soups add sunshine vitamin to recipe Campbell’s® Condensed...
Honibe Honey Lozenges
Nature’s cough drop Honibe® Honey Lozenges™ are the world’s...
Rubik’s Race and Outsmart board games
Get your game on Now a whole new generation is...
Davids Tea Travel Tins
Tea to go For the tea lover always on...
Clif Crunch Granola Bars
The healthy indulgence Clif Crunch crunchy granola bars are...
Kids Gourmet Squoosh Snacks
100% Organic on the go goodness Baby Gourmet introduces...
Country Chicken Casserole
Start the year off right with an easy, tasty...
Helixia™ Cough and Cold Remedies
The naturally-sourced alternative for the family Helixia™ is a...
Apple Pear Upside-Down Cake
  This American classic has been around since the...
Make it Raw Baby!
The Raw Food revolution is exploding. Evidence is everywhere: organic...
The Hormone Debate: What we need to know and why
Hormone replacement is a hot topic these days because...
Going Organic: Is it worth it?
The great food debate continues… What is Organic Food?...
Hormones, Hormones, Hormones!
Do I need to take hormones to feel like...
Vegging Out
: The Beginner’s Guide to a Meat-Free Diet
Vegetarian Living: A Broad Spectrum There is no single...
What’s in a Drink?
Coffee or tea? Energy drink or vitamin water? What...
The Sunshine Vitamin: Are You Getting Enough?
With winter on the way, it’s time to make...
Hello? Can Anybody Hear Me?
Are personal music players setting the stage for a...
Organic or not?
Should we buy organic? Is it really worth it?...
Top 10 Tips for Dealing with a Picky Eater
Avoid stressful family warfare over the 
dinner table with...
How to Rev Up Your Metabolism!
You used to eat anything and not gain an...
Talking to friends and family about Infertility
Previous articles in Healthy Living Magazine
 discussed emotional and...
Boost your Immune System with Less Stress
Cheryl Patterson provides some practical tips on boosting your...
Who decides when you can’t?
Personal choice and self-determination are highly important elements to...
Waist not Weight!
If you’re watching your weight, be sure to maintain...
Natural Ways to Keep your Family Healthy
“Let your food be your medicine and your medicine...
Relationship Stress: Coping with Infertility as a Couple
The previous edition of Healthy Living discussed ways to...
Concussion: Would you know what to do?
Most casual play, unlike competitive leagues, 
is non-contact. But...
Community Resources
As we age, even the simplest household chores can...
Back to the Future
Compounding pharmacies are springing up all over the place....
Coping with Emotional Stress in Infertility
“We always dreamed of having a family of four.”...
Fats: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
There are good fats and bad fats. To be...
The Power of Sleep
A good laugh and a long sleep are the...
Insomnia
Blink… blink….

4:27 AM 
Oh no…not again! 
It’s too early!...
Food Sensitivites vs. Food Allergies
Food Sensitivity or Food Allergy? According to the old...
Outside-the-box Weight Loss – Unconventional Strategies to Lighten Up
If you resolved this year to shed excess pounds...

Nutrition

Plates, coffee cups, muffin tins, even pizza pans – they’re all getting bigger. But...

Wheat-free bread, gluten-free pizza crust and corn spaghetti. Though almost unheard-of a decade ago,...

The Raw Food revolution is exploding. Evidence is everywhere: organic and raw food restaurants, shops...

  • Pilates for Golf

    8 days ago
    Pilates for Golf

    We all know Pilates is great for toning our abs and strengthening our core. But did you know that Pilates will dramatically improve your golf game? Golf, like many sports, requires repeating the same essential movements over and over which often results in muscular imbalances throughout the body. Certain muscles get over-worked and tight and [...]

  • Life With A Baby

    17 days ago
    Life With A Baby

    Building Strong Families Conference Saturday, May 25, 2013 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Delta Markham Hotel Life With A Baby’s Spring Conference is for New and Expectant Parents. Workshops include: • Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, Carseat Safety • Baby Wearing & Cloth Diapering 101 • Infant/Child Development & Early Literacy • Toddler Talk – Teaching [...]

  • Sunday, June 2, 2013 10:00am – 6:00pm Thornhill Country Club 7994 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Ontario Dedicated to the innovations made possible for an excellent lifestyle, a showcase of fun times, food, culture, and entertainment…along with the creative minds behind them. Wine education and sampling with a Wine Sommelier,  Creative cooking demo, Entertaining tips and techniques, Fashion show for [...]

  • How does anyone have time to make a healthy, delicious, home-­cooked meal, much less cook different meals for babies, children, and parents? The answer is ONE meal, ONE family, THREE ways. Finally, parents can make one complete, healthy and delicious home cooked meal by simply modifying as they cook. The result is suitable for adults, children and [...]

  • Spring Cleaning

    36 days ago
    Spring Cleaning

    For a Healthy Home and a Healthy You! Aaahhhh…the first signs of Spring! The days are getting warmer and longer  and we can finally throw open our windows and let breezy fresh air into our homes. It is also the time many of us turn our thoughts to “Spring Cleaning”. Welcomed by some, tolerated by [...]

  • Swing Away!

    36 days ago
    Swing Away!

    Training ‘fore’ golf should never take a holiday. Winter is a difficult time for summer sports enthusiasts, with playing fields typically tundra-hard and covered in snow. Golfers have it particularly tough, as television coverage of the PGA Tour season starts in Hawaii and migrates from one alluring southern locale to another from week to week. [...]

  • All three of the most common home grown killers – falls, scalds and medication mix-ups are preventable. Here are some strategies for making your home safe from these threats. Start by slowly walking through your home with an educated eye, looking for the traps to safety. Then, put in place the following simple and easy [...]

  • A good night’s sleep enhances energy, mood, motivation, keeps appetite hormones in check and reduces the risk for many chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer and more. Psychologically, a good night’s sleep reduces the risk of depression and anxiety. Quick Facts about Canadians and Sleep • One in seven [...]

  • Best Foot Forward

    37 days ago
    Best Foot Forward

    Plantar fasciitis is a painful, debilitating and increasingly common injury. If you’ve suffered it, you know that only too well. If you haven’t, here’s how to avoid it. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common and annoying of orthopedic conditions. Almost everyone has either had a bout of it or knows someone who has. [...]

  • Diagnosing AD/HD, often referred to as ‘ADD’, is complicated. There are no quick and easy tests available, but through careful interviewing and documenting concerns, qualified health professional can help families understand what AD/HD is, what it isn’t and what to do about it. What is AD/HD? AD/HD, the most common childhood mental health disorder to [...]

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  • How does anyone have time to make a healthy, delicious, home-­cooked meal, much less cook different meals for babies, children, and parents? The answer is ONE meal, ONE family, THREE ways. Finally, parents can make one complete, healthy and delicious...

  • Start the year off right with an easy, tasty and good-for-you creamy, comforting casserole. Kids can help tear the bread to make the rustic croutons. Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Serves: 4 4 tsp...

  •   This American classic has been around since the Middle Ages when it was made in a cast-iron skillet on the stove top. Serve warm with ice cream or frozen yogurt.   Preparation Time: 25 minutes
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