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by author Tanya Rouble, ACE, Certified Personal Trainer
No doubt about it, exercise makes us sweat. Although uncomfortable to many, sweating is essential to our health. Perspiration helps the body stay cool despite the increased internal temperatures produced by exercise. Each bead of sweat also carries numerous toxins out of the body.
Sweat contains trace amounts of the natural by-products of metabolism, specifically urea and lactic acid. When they stay in the body, headaches, nausea, stiff muscles, or general fatigue may result. Their elimination through sweating helps prevent excess buildup internally and decreases these symptoms. Here are five reasons to sweat more to cleanse your body and increase energy.
1. Discards toxic metals
Your kidneys sift through and eliminate toxic metals picked up from the environment each day. A serious sweat once a day will assist the kidneys in discarding these potentially dangerous chemicals. Excess and unnecessary copper, mercury, cadmium, zinc, lead, nickel, and sulphuric acid have all been found to be flushed through the skin in sweat.
2. Reduces chance of disease
Most of us exercise to decrease body fat or maintain a healthy weight. But a healthy body mass index is more than just nice to look at. It also decreases our chances of developing the problems associated with excess body fat: heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, joint discomfort, respiratory problems, and overall difficulty performing everyday activities. By decreasing excess fat stores through proper diet and regular exercise, we decrease the chance of disease.
3. Balances vitamin storage
Decreasing excess fat stores also decreases the body’s ability to “over-store” toxins. Fat or adipose tissue has also been associated with the buildup and storage within the body of toxic substances from the environment or from the foods we eat. Nutritional supplements such as fat-soluble vitamins are also stored in fat tissue. In trace amounts these substances are beneficial to the body, but if not eliminated properly they can accumulate over time and become toxic to the body.
4. Improves elimination
Cardiovascular exercise is beneficial in many ways. It has been shown to improve heart function, decrease body weight, reduce the risk of developing diabetes, decrease stress, improve circulation, boost metabolism, increase endurance, and enhance digestion and elimination. Expending energy by engaging in a cardiovascular exercise–such as walking, biking, dancing, skating, or stair-climbing, to name just a few–will improve your health in all these ways and more. As metabolism increases, all of the body’s organs and systems become more proficient at their job. The process of digestion and elimination improves as overall health improves through regular activity that works up a sweat.
5. Leads to better eating habits
Working up a sweat daily in a more active lifestyle usually leads to better eating habits. Many who exercise find cravings for snack foods decrease. Their yearning for better foods increases. This, along with a higher functioning digestive system, contributes to fewer toxins going into the body and more making their way out.
Sweating is a natural way for your body to wash toxins down the shower drain after every workout.
Tanya Rouble, ACE, is a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor with more than 13 years’ experience. She co-owns Pilates Niagara. pilatesniagara.com
Source: alive #269, March 2005
Jane Siberry's Healthy Life
It's unbearably hot in a press tent in Edmonton. Jane Siberry's smile is gracious but tired as she greets the last of a number of media representatives who have been vying for a few minutes of her time.
It's unbearably hot in a press tent in Edmonton. Jane Siberry's smile is gracious but tired as she greets the last of a number of media representatives who have been vying for a few minutes of her time.
A Little Help for the Liver
The liver is a remarkable organ and is the central chemical laboratory in the body. In a world in which new toxins are introduced daily, it's more important than ever to make sure our livers are happy and healthy.
The liver is a remarkable organ and is the central chemical laboratory in the body. In a world in which new toxins are introduced daily, it's more important than ever to make sure our livers are happy and healthy.
An Exercise in Activity
"Eating alone is not enough for health. There must be exercise . . . If there is any deficiency in food or exercise, the body will fall sick." Hippocrates--500 BC We do it everyday in trains, planes and automobiles..
"Eating alone is not enough for health. There must be exercise . . . If there is any deficiency in food or exercise, the body will fall sick." Hippocrates--500 BC We do it everyday in trains, planes and automobiles..
Exercise
While picking up your child from a soccer practice at the local park you might notice a group of adults of varying ages skipping in the parking lot.
While picking up your child from a soccer practice at the local park you might notice a group of adults of varying ages skipping in the parking lot.
Stories Skin Can Tell
Some of us might blame our bathroom lighting for the dark circles under our eyes and our pale faces. But eczema, psoriasis, blemishes, blackheads, acne and scarring can't be so easily dismissed.
Some of us might blame our bathroom lighting for the dark circles under our eyes and our pale faces. But eczema, psoriasis, blemishes, blackheads, acne and scarring can't be so easily dismissed.
Be Your Own Personal Trainer
The first step in training is determining which of the three stages of intensity meets your goals and commitment level. These stages are activity, exercise or athleticism.
The first step in training is determining which of the three stages of intensity meets your goals and commitment level. These stages are activity, exercise or athleticism.
Eat Away Arthritis
For some sufferers, arthritis is a minor irritation, a stiff finger or a mild ache in a hi.
For some sufferers, arthritis is a minor irritation, a stiff finger or a mild ache in a hi.
Move it or Lose it
As baby-boomers approach retirement, the medical system in Canada is expecting a large increase in usage. Unless our aging population rediscovers physical activity, this could be an accurate prediction.
As baby-boomers approach retirement, the medical system in Canada is expecting a large increase in usage. Unless our aging population rediscovers physical activity, this could be an accurate prediction.
Snowboarding
Winter is definitely here. While some people moan and groan about the winter months and lack of opportunity for exercise, others find the snowy months feed their needs in many ways.
Winter is definitely here. While some people moan and groan about the winter months and lack of opportunity for exercise, others find the snowy months feed their needs in many ways.
The Joy of Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is often overlooked among more glamorous and high-profile snow sports, like skiing and snowboardin.
Snowshoeing is often overlooked among more glamorous and high-profile snow sports, like skiing and snowboardin.
Skate Your Way To Better Health
As with any other sport, warming up for skating is crucial to preventing injuries. Most of the power comes from your thighs and buttocks, so it's essential to make sure they're stretched and ready to go.
As with any other sport, warming up for skating is crucial to preventing injuries. Most of the power comes from your thighs and buttocks, so it's essential to make sure they're stretched and ready to go.
Liver Restoration
Perhaps because there is no Western orthodox medical treatment for the liver, the liver is, unfortunately, overlooked as the cause of many health problem.
Perhaps because there is no Western orthodox medical treatment for the liver, the liver is, unfortunately, overlooked as the cause of many health problem.
A Prescription for Drug Detoxification
If you've ever taken prescription drugs or are currently taking them, it's time to detoxify! Prescription drugs load the body with toxins. They deplete nutrients, disrupt metabolism and have the potential to cause addiction..
If you've ever taken prescription drugs or are currently taking them, it's time to detoxify! Prescription drugs load the body with toxins. They deplete nutrients, disrupt metabolism and have the potential to cause addiction..
Out With The Old In With The New
Regeneration is the message of spring. Detoxification is one of the central concepts of natural healing. It's impossible to build healthy new tissue without eliminating the old cells and their by-products.
Regeneration is the message of spring. Detoxification is one of the central concepts of natural healing. It's impossible to build healthy new tissue without eliminating the old cells and their by-products.
Spring Cleaning
The best support for your liver is to eat 75 per cent of your foods raw, enabling your liver to cleanse daily. Adding liver-loving foods such as fresh raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, fresh-pressed juices, whole grains, bitter greens and culinary and medicinal herbs encourages detoxification and aids digestion..
The best support for your liver is to eat 75 per cent of your foods raw, enabling your liver to cleanse daily. Adding liver-loving foods such as fresh raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, fresh-pressed juices, whole grains, bitter greens and culinary and medicinal herbs encourages detoxification and aids digestion..
Liberate Your Colon
"Don't let your health be stolen by a congested colon! If a person is not being rewarded with good health, vigour and energy after proper sleep, good nutrition and dietary supplements, then there must be a thief, stealin.
"Don't let your health be stolen by a congested colon! If a person is not being rewarded with good health, vigour and energy after proper sleep, good nutrition and dietary supplements, then there must be a thief, stealin.
Essential Oils
An Aromatic Perspective We have just completed a century marked by specializations in almost every field and profession.
An Aromatic Perspective We have just completed a century marked by specializations in almost every field and profession.
Gain Without Pain!
Chiropractic Relieves Pressure Chiropractors are often asked what they can do to help conditions not normally associated with spinal problems, our basic consideration.
Chiropractic Relieves Pressure Chiropractors are often asked what they can do to help conditions not normally associated with spinal problems, our basic consideration.
Exercise for Speedy Recovery
If patients do not participate in some form of exercise, their ability to function suffer.
If patients do not participate in some form of exercise, their ability to function suffer.
Vertical Dance
The thrill of rock climbing has become my passion. A five-foot female, I once thought climbing was for large males. But brute strength is not a prerequisite. Anyone can climb.
The thrill of rock climbing has become my passion. A five-foot female, I once thought climbing was for large males. But brute strength is not a prerequisite. Anyone can climb.
An Ocean Retreat at Any Age
I learned to sea kayak in 1996 when I was in my late fifties. It's not that difficult!My partner David was an experienced kayaker but I first joined him when we bought a large second-hand double sea kayak.
I learned to sea kayak in 1996 when I was in my late fifties. It's not that difficult!My partner David was an experienced kayaker but I first joined him when we bought a large second-hand double sea kayak.
Kayaking 101
Kayaking is one of the fastest growing water sports. It can be peaceful and meditative on still water or exhilarating and exciting on white water. Either way, there are a few basics to consider.
Kayaking is one of the fastest growing water sports. It can be peaceful and meditative on still water or exhilarating and exciting on white water. Either way, there are a few basics to consider.
Fast and Simple
Summer is in full swing and both markets and gardens are brimming with luscious ripe fruits and vegetables! If you've ever thought about embarking on a cleansing program, now is the time to do it!But what exactly is a c.
Summer is in full swing and both markets and gardens are brimming with luscious ripe fruits and vegetables! If you've ever thought about embarking on a cleansing program, now is the time to do it!But what exactly is a c.
Colonics
Cleansing and fasting are wonderful healing opportunities. When you fast, your body uses the energy normally required to digest food to eliminate toxins instead. But fasting may not eliminate the toxins, yeast and other harmful elements quickly enough to promote the healing you are attempting to achieve.
Cleansing and fasting are wonderful healing opportunities. When you fast, your body uses the energy normally required to digest food to eliminate toxins instead. But fasting may not eliminate the toxins, yeast and other harmful elements quickly enough to promote the healing you are attempting to achieve.
The Holistic Gym Bag
In order to have a truly holistic approach to getting in shape at the gym, you'll need a gym bag that's in tip top shape as well. With these natural toiletry items and remedies, you will be ready to kick some butt.
In order to have a truly holistic approach to getting in shape at the gym, you'll need a gym bag that's in tip top shape as well. With these natural toiletry items and remedies, you will be ready to kick some butt.
Head for the Hills
Carve a slice out of life with a day of intense snowboarding. Within a few brief minutes on the slope you'll experience a feeling of exhilaration and the intense physicality of this snowbound sport..
Carve a slice out of life with a day of intense snowboarding. Within a few brief minutes on the slope you'll experience a feeling of exhilaration and the intense physicality of this snowbound sport..
Can My Diet Survive the Shortbread Season?
It's that time of year when all those parties and social gatherings dot the calendar. Everywhere we turn, sweet temptation rears its ugly hea.
It's that time of year when all those parties and social gatherings dot the calendar. Everywhere we turn, sweet temptation rears its ugly hea.
Jumpstart Your Body With Lympathic Drainage
Exercise of the lymphatic system is probably one of the most important outcomes of a good physical regimen-and one that we scarcely think about.
Exercise of the lymphatic system is probably one of the most important outcomes of a good physical regimen-and one that we scarcely think about.
De-Stress Your Digestion
The most common health complaint in North America is poor digestion. Consumers spend billions of dollars each year on over-the-counter medicines and prescription drugs designed to temporarily relieve symptoms of gastrointestinal distress.
The most common health complaint in North America is poor digestion. Consumers spend billions of dollars each year on over-the-counter medicines and prescription drugs designed to temporarily relieve symptoms of gastrointestinal distress.
Detox the Natural Way
The best time for body cleansing is spring, when new life starts all around us in the kingdom of plants and animals. In spring our bodies also start a new cycle.
The best time for body cleansing is spring, when new life starts all around us in the kingdom of plants and animals. In spring our bodies also start a new cycle.
Cancer-Fighting Herbs and Roots
Plant roots may be out of sight, but they shouldn't be out of mind when it comes to dealing with cancer. Any physical approach to healing cancer must first concentrate on restoring both the organs of elimination and the circulation of nutrients in the body.
Plant roots may be out of sight, but they shouldn't be out of mind when it comes to dealing with cancer. Any physical approach to healing cancer must first concentrate on restoring both the organs of elimination and the circulation of nutrients in the body.
Weekend Fitness
Tackle your favourite activities without becoming a casualty! The setting might be different, but the story stays the same: You've just gone through a relatively inactive winter, and at the first sign of summer you jump back into your favou.
Tackle your favourite activities without becoming a casualty! The setting might be different, but the story stays the same: You've just gone through a relatively inactive winter, and at the first sign of summer you jump back into your favou.
Hot Ways to Break a Sweat
Call them fitness crazes. Call them trends. It really doesn't matter so long as people are trying them, sticking to them and getting something out of them.
Call them fitness crazes. Call them trends. It really doesn't matter so long as people are trying them, sticking to them and getting something out of them.
The Best Colon-Cleansing Diet
If you experience constipation, bladder and kidney infections, vaginal yeast infections, bad breath, body odour, abdominal cramps, or toe- and fingernail fungus, your colon may be calling for a cleanse. Some say disease begins in the colon.
If you experience constipation, bladder and kidney infections, vaginal yeast infections, bad breath, body odour, abdominal cramps, or toe- and fingernail fungus, your colon may be calling for a cleanse. Some say disease begins in the colon.
Not Getting the Results You Want?
Ask a fitness professional. Check out some fitness Web sites. Each has a different list of the most common mistakes made by people who exercise-but some of the same mistakes seem to pop up on almost every lis.
Ask a fitness professional. Check out some fitness Web sites. Each has a different list of the most common mistakes made by people who exercise-but some of the same mistakes seem to pop up on almost every lis.
Wisdom of the Human Body
You clean your house, wash your clothes and change the oil and filters in your automobile. You wash your hair and you brush your teet.
You clean your house, wash your clothes and change the oil and filters in your automobile. You wash your hair and you brush your teet.
Exercise As Preventive Medicine
You can either choose to become a statistic or start to take an active role in preventing killer diseases and increasing longevit.
You can either choose to become a statistic or start to take an active role in preventing killer diseases and increasing longevit.
Fitting in Holiday Fitness
How many of us have a difficult time of fitting some form of physical activity into our daily routine? During hectic times like Christmas, many of us simply give up without a fight, cutting back on our fitness routines because of the demands of the.
How many of us have a difficult time of fitting some form of physical activity into our daily routine? During hectic times like Christmas, many of us simply give up without a fight, cutting back on our fitness routines because of the demands of the.
Spring Clean Your Liver
It may not feel like it yet, but soon the frost will melt and springtime will arrive--a natural time for growth, renewal and regeneratio.
It may not feel like it yet, but soon the frost will melt and springtime will arrive--a natural time for growth, renewal and regeneratio.
Purify Yourself
Since ancient times, humans have incorporated detoxification practices to cleanse both the body and the min.
Since ancient times, humans have incorporated detoxification practices to cleanse both the body and the min.
Rediscover Fasting
Fasting has been used for thousands of years as a medical therapy to help the body detoxify and rejuvenate from all kinds of health problems. It is defined as "voluntarily not eating food for varying lengths of time.: Many of the world's oldest medical systems have relied upon fasting for healing and as a way to prevent disease..
Fasting has been used for thousands of years as a medical therapy to help the body detoxify and rejuvenate from all kinds of health problems. It is defined as "voluntarily not eating food for varying lengths of time.: Many of the world's oldest medical systems have relied upon fasting for healing and as a way to prevent disease..
Scrub Grub
We are exposed daily to hundreds of chemicals ranging from naturally occurring gases and heavy metals to agricultural and household chemicals. We can be exposed through the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat.
We are exposed daily to hundreds of chemicals ranging from naturally occurring gases and heavy metals to agricultural and household chemicals. We can be exposed through the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat.
Cleansing With Common Weeds
Although cleansing is an ancient tradition, the necessity of doing so is more important today than ever befor.
Although cleansing is an ancient tradition, the necessity of doing so is more important today than ever befor.
Herbal Detox Kits
Detoxification is one of the basic foundations of natural healing. A good detox improves health by cleansing the intestinal tract, urinary tract, liver, gallbladder, blood and lymphatic system of unwanted toxins.
Detoxification is one of the basic foundations of natural healing. A good detox improves health by cleansing the intestinal tract, urinary tract, liver, gallbladder, blood and lymphatic system of unwanted toxins.
Fitness the Family Way
Whether working inside or outside the home, many parents find it extremely challenging to find time for fitness. Every day they are trying to "do it all"-put time in at work, prepare nutritious meals, spend quality time as a family and transport children here, there and everywhere.
Whether working inside or outside the home, many parents find it extremely challenging to find time for fitness. Every day they are trying to "do it all"-put time in at work, prepare nutritious meals, spend quality time as a family and transport children here, there and everywhere.
Not in the Mood?
Something holds us back from exercising. The problem is not usually a lack of desire, but often the way we approach physical activity.
Something holds us back from exercising. The problem is not usually a lack of desire, but often the way we approach physical activity.
Movement
If we could bottle the benefits of physical exercise, we would have one of the most powerful anti-aging remedies known. Physical activity rejuvenates virtually every organ in your body, adding energy to your days and years to your life.
If we could bottle the benefits of physical exercise, we would have one of the most powerful anti-aging remedies known. Physical activity rejuvenates virtually every organ in your body, adding energy to your days and years to your life.
Get Straight A's in Exercise
Anaerobic activities will increase your lean muscle mass, bone structure, strength, endurance and balance. Aerobic activities will decrease coronary disease, blood pressure, risk of diabetes, osteoporosis and some forms of cancer.
Anaerobic activities will increase your lean muscle mass, bone structure, strength, endurance and balance. Aerobic activities will decrease coronary disease, blood pressure, risk of diabetes, osteoporosis and some forms of cancer.
The Mystery of Oxygenated Water
Water was once considered the most sacred of elements. The foundation upon which all civilizations are built is tied directly to the presence of water.
Water was once considered the most sacred of elements. The foundation upon which all civilizations are built is tied directly to the presence of water.
Building Your Exercise Routine
Building your exercise routine is like building a home. You begin by asking yourself what you want and then you develop a plan to attain that goa.
Building your exercise routine is like building a home. You begin by asking yourself what you want and then you develop a plan to attain that goa.
Are You Exercise Obsessed?
As many of us struggle to keep up with a regular fitness program for good health and a balanced lifestyle, there is a flipside to good intentions called "exercise addiction.
As many of us struggle to keep up with a regular fitness program for good health and a balanced lifestyle, there is a flipside to good intentions called "exercise addiction.
Exercise to Energize!
Your body is unlike any other machine in the world. Generally speaking, the more you use a machine the faster it will wear down. However, the more you use your body the more efficient it becomes and the longer (and better) it will work.
Your body is unlike any other machine in the world. Generally speaking, the more you use a machine the faster it will wear down. However, the more you use your body the more efficient it becomes and the longer (and better) it will work.
Medicinal Teas
There is something almost mystically refreshing about a just-steeped cup of tea. Year-to-year tea sales in health food stores tell us that Canadians are looking for more than mere refreshment.
There is something almost mystically refreshing about a just-steeped cup of tea. Year-to-year tea sales in health food stores tell us that Canadians are looking for more than mere refreshment.
Living in the Fasting Lane
Fasting on water for a period of one to ten days is a safe and powerful way to rejuvenate the mind and body. Long used as the primary detoxification method by naturopathic physicians, there are many benefits to fasting, both emotional and physical..
Fasting on water for a period of one to ten days is a safe and powerful way to rejuvenate the mind and body. Long used as the primary detoxification method by naturopathic physicians, there are many benefits to fasting, both emotional and physical..
Rejuvenate With Detox
In today's polluted world, even with the best dietary habits and lifestyle we are susceptible to toxic overload through the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat.
In today's polluted world, even with the best dietary habits and lifestyle we are susceptible to toxic overload through the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat.
No Pain-Great Gain
Regular exercise is great for both mind and body and helps keep us youthful and energeti.
Regular exercise is great for both mind and body and helps keep us youthful and energeti.
It's Spring-Ceaning Time
We live in a toxic world. Trillions of pounds of chemicals are released into the environment each year, and some of them inevitably make their way into your bod.
We live in a toxic world. Trillions of pounds of chemicals are released into the environment each year, and some of them inevitably make their way into your bod.
Eight Weeks to Wellness
By cleansing regularly we can feel healthier, reduc.
By cleansing regularly we can feel healthier, reduc.
Fitness For Every Age
Perhaps the most important factor in a fitness program as we age is having enough energy to maintain an active lifestyle. Due to the wear and tear of a lifetime of not taking care of ourselves, however, we may experience an "energy crisis..
Perhaps the most important factor in a fitness program as we age is having enough energy to maintain an active lifestyle. Due to the wear and tear of a lifetime of not taking care of ourselves, however, we may experience an "energy crisis..
A Beginner's Guide to Getting Fit and Healthy
Bravo! You have made the commitment to get into shape. The "I don't want to exercise phase is over. Something inside of you has "clicked and you are ready to begin creating healthier habits.
Bravo! You have made the commitment to get into shape. The "I don't want to exercise phase is over. Something inside of you has "clicked and you are ready to begin creating healthier habits.
The Flaming Heart
We all know what inflammation is. We recognize it as the redness, heat, and swelling that accompany injuries or infections. Although we may not like how it feels, inflammation is actually a beneficial process.
We all know what inflammation is. We recognize it as the redness, heat, and swelling that accompany injuries or infections. Although we may not like how it feels, inflammation is actually a beneficial process.
Spinning
If the sweat is literally pouring off you and, creating a small puddle on the floor, chances are you are probably Spinning, Power Pacing, or participating in some sort of group cycling class. .
If the sweat is literally pouring off you and, creating a small puddle on the floor, chances are you are probably Spinning, Power Pacing, or participating in some sort of group cycling class. .
Take the Longer Road
We see stunning makeovers of average people on television and hear and read testimonials about the latest and greatest piece of equipment or program that transformed the regular Joe into a "chick magnet.
We see stunning makeovers of average people on television and hear and read testimonials about the latest and greatest piece of equipment or program that transformed the regular Joe into a "chick magnet.
Gut Instinct
Almost all disease can be traced back to poor digestion. Good digestive health is more than just breaking down your food properly-it's essential for nutrient absorption, immune function, detoxification, and chemical and hormone production..
Almost all disease can be traced back to poor digestion. Good digestive health is more than just breaking down your food properly-it's essential for nutrient absorption, immune function, detoxification, and chemical and hormone production..
Ski Whiz
How many of us know someone who launched headlong into their first ski run of the season, only to arrive at the bottom of the mountain strapped to a stretcher, out of action for the rest of the winter? By spending littl.
How many of us know someone who launched headlong into their first ski run of the season, only to arrive at the bottom of the mountain strapped to a stretcher, out of action for the rest of the winter? By spending littl.
Flush Away Toxins
Imagine what would happen to your car if the exhaust system couldn't remove toxic fumes from the engine. It's the same in our bodies.
Imagine what would happen to your car if the exhaust system couldn't remove toxic fumes from the engine. It's the same in our bodies.
Do it Daily
The body works in a cooperative balance. When we aim to detoxify specific organs, we upset that balance and experience upsetting results..
The body works in a cooperative balance. When we aim to detoxify specific organs, we upset that balance and experience upsetting results..
Detox and Weight Loss
What do food additives, caffeine and alcohol, medications, herbicides and pesticides, and household chemicals all have in common? Each must be rendered harmless by your body's detoxification system in order for you to stay lean and healthy.
What do food additives, caffeine and alcohol, medications, herbicides and pesticides, and household chemicals all have in common? Each must be rendered harmless by your body's detoxification system in order for you to stay lean and healthy.
Parasite Cleansing
Parasites occur not only in Third World countries or in those who have travelled extensively. Eighty-five percent of North Americans have at least one form of parasite. Some authorities believe that the true figure may be as high as 95 percent..
Parasites occur not only in Third World countries or in those who have travelled extensively. Eighty-five percent of North Americans have at least one form of parasite. Some authorities believe that the true figure may be as high as 95 percent..
Four Easy Steps
It's springtime and we all have the urge to greet the new season with the best of healt.
It's springtime and we all have the urge to greet the new season with the best of healt.
Aromatherapy Detox With Essential Oils
Detoxification is a natural and constant bodily process. We are continually eliminating excess toxins through our digestive, urinary, integumentary (skin), circulatory, respiratory, and lymphatic systems.
Detoxification is a natural and constant bodily process. We are continually eliminating excess toxins through our digestive, urinary, integumentary (skin), circulatory, respiratory, and lymphatic systems.
A Detox Menu
Detoxification can mean different things to different people. A seasonal body cleanse can take a variety of approaches, so I encourage people to find what works for them. It might be simply increasing fibre and fluids in your diet.
Detoxification can mean different things to different people. A seasonal body cleanse can take a variety of approaches, so I encourage people to find what works for them. It might be simply increasing fibre and fluids in your diet.
Coming Clean in a Toxic World
Many of the purification rituals used in ancient cultures - water or juice fasts, herbal cleanses, and other more traditional approaches - may not effectively minimize our exposure to the thousands of chemicals in our world today.
Many of the purification rituals used in ancient cultures - water or juice fasts, herbal cleanses, and other more traditional approaches - may not effectively minimize our exposure to the thousands of chemicals in our world today.
Reduce Your Toxic Load
Toxins come in many forms and from many sources. They're everywhere. It's hard to avoid them. They're in our food, water, soil, and air. Toxins are in our pharmaceutical drugs, our bottled drinking water, our children's school playgrounds, and our shiny new cars.
Toxins come in many forms and from many sources. They're everywhere. It's hard to avoid them. They're in our food, water, soil, and air. Toxins are in our pharmaceutical drugs, our bottled drinking water, our children's school playgrounds, and our shiny new cars.
Digging for Gold at the Beach
Canadian Olympic hopeful Jody Holden charts his course to victory with a whole-food diet, exercise and rest.
Canadian Olympic hopeful Jody Holden charts his course to victory with a whole-food diet, exercise and rest.
Be Kind to Your Liver This Holiday Season
Nothing leads to a diminished metabolicrate faster than regular alcohol consumption, and for many people alcohol is a bigpart of holiday season celebrations.
Nothing leads to a diminished metabolicrate faster than regular alcohol consumption, and for many people alcohol is a bigpart of holiday season celebrations.
Are You a Skinny, Fat Person?
Everyone admires the supermodel who "never works out" and "eats everything" yet still manages to look fabulous. Some of us even strive for her looks by following a diet of lattes and lettuce. What's surprising is that this beautiful, slim woman may actually have high body fat and the foundation for chronic disease.
Everyone admires the supermodel who "never works out" and "eats everything" yet still manages to look fabulous. Some of us even strive for her looks by following a diet of lattes and lettuce. What's surprising is that this beautiful, slim woman may actually have high body fat and the foundation for chronic disease.
The Path to Health
With the support of the president of Alive Publishing Group Inc., and the editor-in-chief of alive Magazine, Jacqueline (not her real name) agreed to be a case study subject for the pages of this magazine in a series of three monthly articles, 'so that others may be helped and inspired'.
With the support of the president of Alive Publishing Group Inc., and the editor-in-chief of alive Magazine, Jacqueline (not her real name) agreed to be a case study subject for the pages of this magazine in a series of three monthly articles, 'so that others may be helped and inspired'.
Take It Outside
There is growing evidence of a paradigm shift in the fitness industry toward athletic-oriented training. Just as elite athletes train for performance, many people want a fitness program that delivers a body that moves well and allows them to enjoy a full range of activities while remaining injury free.
There is growing evidence of a paradigm shift in the fitness industry toward athletic-oriented training. Just as elite athletes train for performance, many people want a fitness program that delivers a body that moves well and allows them to enjoy a full range of activities while remaining injury free.
A Cleanse for All Seasons
Cleansing eliminates the toxic effects of our diets as well as the poisons we absorb from the environment. During a cleansing program we clean our body's muscles, organs, and fat tissue. But which cleansing program should you choose?
Cleansing eliminates the toxic effects of our diets as well as the poisons we absorb from the environment. During a cleansing program we clean our body's muscles, organs, and fat tissue. But which cleansing program should you choose?
Love Your Liver
A poorly functioning liver may not always reveal itself to your doctor during a physical examination or through blood tests collectively called liver-function tests.
A poorly functioning liver may not always reveal itself to your doctor during a physical examination or through blood tests collectively called liver-function tests.
Drive to Revive
Have you ever noticed that many people treat their cars better than their bodies? If you aren't sure where to look for your body's warning lights, ask yourself a few questions.
Have you ever noticed that many people treat their cars better than their bodies? If you aren't sure where to look for your body's warning lights, ask yourself a few questions.
Protein Up Your Detox
Most North Americans begin their daily ritual with a shower. We place significant importance on the products we use to brush our teeth, wash our hair, and cleanse our bodies. Yet many of us do not practise the same stringent guidelines when it comes to what we ingest and how we cleanse our bodies from the inside.
Most North Americans begin their daily ritual with a shower. We place significant importance on the products we use to brush our teeth, wash our hair, and cleanse our bodies. Yet many of us do not practise the same stringent guidelines when it comes to what we ingest and how we cleanse our bodies from the inside.
Milk Thistle
For hundreds of years, medicinal plants have been used to protect and support liver function. Of these, the best known and currently the most well-researched is milk thistle (Silybum marianum), a rather ominous looking plant covered in sharp spines pointing in all directions.
For hundreds of years, medicinal plants have been used to protect and support liver function. Of these, the best known and currently the most well-researched is milk thistle (Silybum marianum), a rather ominous looking plant covered in sharp spines pointing in all directions.
Natural Products for Detoxification
Cleansing and detox kits line the shelves of health food stores. Every time you walk past them you think, I should do a cleanse...one of these days. Do it soon!
Cleansing and detox kits line the shelves of health food stores. Every time you walk past them you think, I should do a cleanse...one of these days. Do it soon!
Who're You Calling "Toxic"?
Whenever I hear the words "cleanse or "detox, it reminds me of an old friend. This friend enthusiastically and diligently undertook an intense program of cleansing and near-fasting for a full 14 days.
Whenever I hear the words "cleanse or "detox, it reminds me of an old friend. This friend enthusiastically and diligently undertook an intense program of cleansing and near-fasting for a full 14 days.
Get to Know Your Liver
The liver is one of our most vital organs and, next to our skin, the largest. Optimal function is essential to dealing with the abundance of toxins that are processed through the liver.
The liver is one of our most vital organs and, next to our skin, the largest. Optimal function is essential to dealing with the abundance of toxins that are processed through the liver.
Rock Climbing
Rock climbing is an excellent sport to participate in to increase your level of fitness. If you have ever thought about giving rock climbing a try, start with an online search for a local indoor facility. Soon you'll be climbing the walls!
Rock climbing is an excellent sport to participate in to increase your level of fitness. If you have ever thought about giving rock climbing a try, start with an online search for a local indoor facility. Soon you'll be climbing the walls!
Row Yourself Fit
Whether rowing a boat merrily down the stream or pulling the oars at the local fitness centre, rowers engage in one of the best exercises around for aerobic conditioning and for increasing strength and flexibility.
Whether rowing a boat merrily down the stream or pulling the oars at the local fitness centre, rowers engage in one of the best exercises around for aerobic conditioning and for increasing strength and flexibility.
Built Like a Greek God
Today, shifting values have forced younger generations of men to re-evaluate their masculinity and find a new respect for a well-groomed and chiselled physique. Sound diet and exercise are the foundations of good physique, but what may be more important is understanding that we are valued for what we do, not what we look like.
Today, shifting values have forced younger generations of men to re-evaluate their masculinity and find a new respect for a well-groomed and chiselled physique. Sound diet and exercise are the foundations of good physique, but what may be more important is understanding that we are valued for what we do, not what we look like.
Out of the Boathouse
Derek Porter, Olympic medalist and world champion singles rowing star is drawn to the holistic nature of chiropractic. From his early rowing days at UVic, he realized the performance-enhancing benefits of regular treatments with the team chiropractor. A regular reader of alive magazine, Porter fully subscribes to a natural, organic lifestyle.
Derek Porter, Olympic medalist and world champion singles rowing star is drawn to the holistic nature of chiropractic. From his early rowing days at UVic, he realized the performance-enhancing benefits of regular treatments with the team chiropractor. A regular reader of alive magazine, Porter fully subscribes to a natural, organic lifestyle.
Give Your Walk Some WOW!
Bored with your walking regimen? Invigorate your step with Nordic walking poles, and you'll burn an average of 20 percent more calories than during a regular walk and get all the benefits of an upper body workout, with less stress on your knees. Walking with your poles as little as thirty minutes a day, three times a week, can help lower your blood pressure and reduce your cholesterol.
Bored with your walking regimen? Invigorate your step with Nordic walking poles, and you'll burn an average of 20 percent more calories than during a regular walk and get all the benefits of an upper body workout, with less stress on your knees. Walking with your poles as little as thirty minutes a day, three times a week, can help lower your blood pressure and reduce your cholesterol.
Three Phases of Fitness
If your goal is to build lean muscle mass, improve your strength, and define your body, then you have to train smarter, not harder. You can build a muscular physique naturally by following a phase-based approach: Foundation phase, Hypertrophy phase, and Firming phase.
If your goal is to build lean muscle mass, improve your strength, and define your body, then you have to train smarter, not harder. You can build a muscular physique naturally by following a phase-based approach: Foundation phase, Hypertrophy phase, and Firming phase.
Exercise for a Positive Mind Set
Regular exercise may be one of the best ways to enhance powerful mood-lifting brain chemicals that may work as natural antidepressants. It enhances overall brain function and helps to alleviate depression, one of the most common disorders of our time.
Regular exercise may be one of the best ways to enhance powerful mood-lifting brain chemicals that may work as natural antidepressants. It enhances overall brain function and helps to alleviate depression, one of the most common disorders of our time.
Sugar, Obesity, and Depression
In a study of adults with fructose intolerance, reducing dietary fructose resulted in a 65-percent reduction in depression scores in only four weeks. There is mounting evidence that obesity and depression share a close relationship. Regular exercise can make a world of difference for the depressed.
In a study of adults with fructose intolerance, reducing dietary fructose resulted in a 65-percent reduction in depression scores in only four weeks. There is mounting evidence that obesity and depression share a close relationship. Regular exercise can make a world of difference for the depressed.
Beauty-Inside and Out
BeautyThere are healthy strategies that keep you feeling good, and the natural outcome of feeling good is looking good-no matter what your age. Eating well, exercising, and taking the right supplements help promote a healthy body-and a healthy look. Why not be beautiful inside and out?
BeautyThere are healthy strategies that keep you feeling good, and the natural outcome of feeling good is looking good-no matter what your age. Eating well, exercising, and taking the right supplements help promote a healthy body-and a healthy look. Why not be beautiful inside and out?
Hard Bodies and Beautiful Bodies
Teens are bombarded daily with the message that image is all important. They are looking for the magic pill, a quick fix. TV, film, and popular magazines tell them it's available. Fortunately for them, there is no miracle overnight solution, but there are healthy ways that teens (and adults) can lose weight and build muscle.
Teens are bombarded daily with the message that image is all important. They are looking for the magic pill, a quick fix. TV, film, and popular magazines tell them it's available. Fortunately for them, there is no miracle overnight solution, but there are healthy ways that teens (and adults) can lose weight and build muscle.
Maintaining Fine Fettle...for Fun and Festivities
December's frenzied rush toward holiday preparations finds many of us overburdened with activities that waylay our well-established fitness regimens. We'd like to take a moment to remind you that some of those fitness routines can go a long way toward managing seasonal stresses.
December's frenzied rush toward holiday preparations finds many of us overburdened with activities that waylay our well-established fitness regimens. We'd like to take a moment to remind you that some of those fitness routines can go a long way toward managing seasonal stresses.
Skiing on the Slopes of Health
Both cross-country and alpine skiing exude a physiological and psychological rush that allows you to temporarily escape from the stresses of the world. While skiing is a technical and physical recreational sport requiring concentration and skill, the beauty of the sport can be experienced by people of all ages.
Both cross-country and alpine skiing exude a physiological and psychological rush that allows you to temporarily escape from the stresses of the world. While skiing is a technical and physical recreational sport requiring concentration and skill, the beauty of the sport can be experienced by people of all ages.
Meaningful Makeovers
Our alive makeover series introduces you to two people, Rob and Toni, who are hoping to improve their lives from the inside out. No plastic surgery or new shoes; they're aiming for healthier diets and lifestyles. It'll involve hard work-no magic wands.
Our alive makeover series introduces you to two people, Rob and Toni, who are hoping to improve their lives from the inside out. No plastic surgery or new shoes; they're aiming for healthier diets and lifestyles. It'll involve hard work-no magic wands.
Ski Superstar Jennifer Heil
Jenn's natural approach to health has brought her body and her career to full bloom. Olympic gold medalist, Jennifer Heil discusses the secrets to her success.
Jenn's natural approach to health has brought her body and her career to full bloom. Olympic gold medalist, Jennifer Heil discusses the secrets to her success.
Elevating Natural Health
Pierre Ménard is the founder and owner of La Boite à Grains, an award-winning natural health food store. "Ever since I was a child, Pierre explains, "I've had a mystical yearning to visit Africa. When I read in the newspaper that a charitable climbing expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro was looking for volunteers, I began to dream all over again.
Pierre Ménard is the founder and owner of La Boite à Grains, an award-winning natural health food store. "Ever since I was a child, Pierre explains, "I've had a mystical yearning to visit Africa. When I read in the newspaper that a charitable climbing expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro was looking for volunteers, I began to dream all over again.
Just for the Sport of It!
What better way to enhance beauty than through exercise? We polled some of our staff members about their favourite fitness activities and why they like them. Hopefully we've given you some ideas on ways to get out and get fit! "Tennis is my favourite activity mainly because it's fun.
What better way to enhance beauty than through exercise? We polled some of our staff members about their favourite fitness activities and why they like them. Hopefully we've given you some ideas on ways to get out and get fit! "Tennis is my favourite activity mainly because it's fun.
Renewing Life
In with the good, out with the bad. It's simple physiology, but when the digestive system doesn't function properly, optimum health can be elusive.
In with the good, out with the bad. It's simple physiology, but when the digestive system doesn't function properly, optimum health can be elusive.
Healthy Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is approaching and many of us are reviewing our options. How can we show that special someone how much we care? Why not make an active decision that takes fitness to heart.
Valentine's Day is approaching and many of us are reviewing our options. How can we show that special someone how much we care? Why not make an active decision that takes fitness to heart.
Six Steps to Detoxify
Detoxification is a healing technique that has been used for centuries by cultures all over the globe. Through various types of detoxification, we can allow the body to heal itself, thus bringing it to a purer, healthier, and more vibrant place.
Detoxification is a healing technique that has been used for centuries by cultures all over the globe. Through various types of detoxification, we can allow the body to heal itself, thus bringing it to a purer, healthier, and more vibrant place.
Proper Detoxification
We live in an increasingly toxic world. Toxic substances are everywhere-in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. In addition, we face a dramatic increase in electromagnetic radiation from cellular phones, power lines, and a depleted ozone layer.
We live in an increasingly toxic world. Toxic substances are everywhere-in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. In addition, we face a dramatic increase in electromagnetic radiation from cellular phones, power lines, and a depleted ozone layer.
Cleansed? What's Next?
Congratulations! You've cleansed your body's vital systems of toxins. Now you're feeling good, and it's time to get back to a regular diet that doesn't include the foods that were responsible for creating toxicity in your body.
Congratulations! You've cleansed your body's vital systems of toxins. Now you're feeling good, and it's time to get back to a regular diet that doesn't include the foods that were responsible for creating toxicity in your body.
Spring Clean Your Body
It's time for spring cleaning, and to tackle this job, many of us will be cleansing, detoxifying, and revitalizing our bodies with natural products. In preparation for detoxifying, common sense dictates we eliminate caffeine, alcohol, and smoking, and incorporate exercise in our daily routine.
It's time for spring cleaning, and to tackle this job, many of us will be cleansing, detoxifying, and revitalizing our bodies with natural products. In preparation for detoxifying, common sense dictates we eliminate caffeine, alcohol, and smoking, and incorporate exercise in our daily routine.
The 4-Week Ultimate Body Detox Plan
I am partial to books that deliver a heavy dose of practical, useful information. This new book is one of those, and it gets extra points for being easy to follow. Author Schoffro Cook is a natural health professional with many credits to her name.
I am partial to books that deliver a heavy dose of practical, useful information. This new book is one of those, and it gets extra points for being easy to follow. Author Schoffro Cook is a natural health professional with many credits to her name.
A Hard Road Well-Travelled
Simon Whitfield has come a long way since winning the gold medal for men's triathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Now older and wiser but still a big kid at heart, Whitfield's passions extend into organic foods and sustainable living.
Simon Whitfield has come a long way since winning the gold medal for men's triathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Now older and wiser but still a big kid at heart, Whitfield's passions extend into organic foods and sustainable living.
Become a Spiritual Warrior
Sometimes it takes a Hollywood stamp of approval before we decide to give a new workout a try. After endorsements from Madonna, Gwyneth, and Jennifer, Budokon, which draws upon the ancient art of yoga, made the cover of TIME magazine and is now a fast-growing fitness trend in the Western world.
Sometimes it takes a Hollywood stamp of approval before we decide to give a new workout a try. After endorsements from Madonna, Gwyneth, and Jennifer, Budokon, which draws upon the ancient art of yoga, made the cover of TIME magazine and is now a fast-growing fitness trend in the Western world.
alive's Meaningful Makeovers
Who hasn't dreamed of being made over-poof!-into someone thinner, stronger, more energetic, attractive, and self-confident?
Who hasn't dreamed of being made over-poof!-into someone thinner, stronger, more energetic, attractive, and self-confident?
From Pole Dancing to Gliding
When I first started personal training, the step workout was at its popularity peak, and the stability ball was a foreign object in the gym. Today, step is on the downward side of the fitness craze and you can find stability balls everywhere, from senior centres to corporate offices.
When I first started personal training, the step workout was at its popularity peak, and the stability ball was a foreign object in the gym. Today, step is on the downward side of the fitness craze and you can find stability balls everywhere, from senior centres to corporate offices.
Detoxification
Did you know that we are exposed to an estimated 600 billion pounds of synthetic chemicals every year?
Did you know that we are exposed to an estimated 600 billion pounds of synthetic chemicals every year?
Spring Cleaning
Good health depends on our ability to effectively eliminate toxins. This is where a cleanse or detoxification program can help.
Good health depends on our ability to effectively eliminate toxins. This is where a cleanse or detoxification program can help.
Top 10 Foods for Detoxing
Pollution kills up to 25,000 Canadians every year. A 2007 UBC study shows that pollution is linked to 24,000 cancer cases and costs our health care system nearly $2 billion annually.
Pollution kills up to 25,000 Canadians every year. A 2007 UBC study shows that pollution is linked to 24,000 cancer cases and costs our health care system nearly $2 billion annually.
Clean It Up!
With the advent of spring, we seem naturally inclined to freshen and renew ourselves. Internal cleansing and detox systems can provide a convenient and regimented way to support the healthy elimination of accumulated body toxins and waste.
With the advent of spring, we seem naturally inclined to freshen and renew ourselves. Internal cleansing and detox systems can provide a convenient and regimented way to support the healthy elimination of accumulated body toxins and waste.
Workout Clothes For Everywoman
There are two types of women who frequent gyms: those who wear oversized T-shirts and sweatpants that bag at the knee, and those who wear flattering, form-hugging workout gear.
There are two types of women who frequent gyms: those who wear oversized T-shirts and sweatpants that bag at the knee, and those who wear flattering, form-hugging workout gear.
BC's Plan for the Olympics
When the 2010 Winter Olympics come to British Columbia, not only will the Olympic athletes want to be faster, higher, and stronger but the provincial government wants all British Columbians to be leaner, fitter, smoke-free, and full of vegetables and fruit.
When the 2010 Winter Olympics come to British Columbia, not only will the Olympic athletes want to be faster, higher, and stronger but the provincial government wants all British Columbians to be leaner, fitter, smoke-free, and full of vegetables and fruit.
Start Fresh
The West Coast's heart health couple have a new book under their trim belts and it's inspiring people at midlife to get back to fitness and healthy eating. The message: burn at least 600 calories a day and eat lightly, but eat well.
The West Coast's heart health couple have a new book under their trim belts and it's inspiring people at midlife to get back to fitness and healthy eating. The message: burn at least 600 calories a day and eat lightly, but eat well.
Jully Black's Revival
If someone were to ask you to make a connection between hip-hop music and natural health, would your response be one of blank confusion? Well, here is a connection you may never have made.
If someone were to ask you to make a connection between hip-hop music and natural health, would your response be one of blank confusion? Well, here is a connection you may never have made.
Climbing the Walls
Have you been looking for a new and interesting way to test your fitness mettle? Perhaps you want to shake up your workout routine. Or maybe you're ready to overcome a fear of heights.
Have you been looking for a new and interesting way to test your fitness mettle? Perhaps you want to shake up your workout routine. Or maybe you're ready to overcome a fear of heights.
Taiko Fit
Depending on your culture, the beating of a drum can evoke powerful memories: a new harvest season, the joys of music class, or the days of playing in a live band. For some, beating a drum is a convenient, fun, and exhilarating way to get fit.
Depending on your culture, the beating of a drum can evoke powerful memories: a new harvest season, the joys of music class, or the days of playing in a live band. For some, beating a drum is a convenient, fun, and exhilarating way to get fit.
Work Those Hips
The human body is an intricate system of processes that work synergistically. Much like a work of art whose composition must be balanced to be pleasing to the eye, our muscles need to be in equilibrium to reach maximum potential.
The human body is an intricate system of processes that work synergistically. Much like a work of art whose composition must be balanced to be pleasing to the eye, our muscles need to be in equilibrium to reach maximum potential.
Silken Laumann's Active Kids Movement
Where have all the children gone? That's what former Olympic rower and motivational speaker, Silken Laumann wondered when she took her children to the park. Kids weren't playing road hockey or riding bikes or playing all the fun games she recalled from her own childhood in Mississauga, Ontario.
Where have all the children gone? That's what former Olympic rower and motivational speaker, Silken Laumann wondered when she took her children to the park. Kids weren't playing road hockey or riding bikes or playing all the fun games she recalled from her own childhood in Mississauga, Ontario.
Thrills on Horseback
Exactly how fit do you need to be to ride a horse? For anyone who has ever watched English riders in stretchy breeches and fitted jackets ride in unison with their horses or who has gaped at a horse and rider fly over a set of jumps the answer is-very.
Exactly how fit do you need to be to ride a horse? For anyone who has ever watched English riders in stretchy breeches and fitted jackets ride in unison with their horses or who has gaped at a horse and rider fly over a set of jumps the answer is-very.
Four Regular Guys (in Tuxedos)
A taxi pulls into the gravel parking lot of Calgary's Edworthy Park on a hot June afternoon. As children spin on the roundabout, four handsome young men in tuxedos wait to get into the cab. Although they're overdressed for this casual setting, Giorgio Armani would agree that his formal wear looks good anywhere.
A taxi pulls into the gravel parking lot of Calgary's Edworthy Park on a hot June afternoon. As children spin on the roundabout, four handsome young men in tuxedos wait to get into the cab. Although they're overdressed for this casual setting, Giorgio Armani would agree that his formal wear looks good anywhere.
Building a Health Reserve
Hoping to be a healthy elder? Then stock your health bank as faithfully as your financial one. Healthy aging requires preparation. This month's Research Watch discusses what you need to know to build up your health reserves for a long and healthy life.
Hoping to be a healthy elder? Then stock your health bank as faithfully as your financial one. Healthy aging requires preparation. This month's Research Watch discusses what you need to know to build up your health reserves for a long and healthy life.
Let the Happy Times Roll
Josh Jackson grew up with unusual nurseryrhymes: "Nuts and bolts, we've been screwed! Call the cops, we've been robbed! Jackson learned this song from his mother when he started bowling at age three. The song acknowledges a player who just knocked down all the pins except the corner one.
Josh Jackson grew up with unusual nurseryrhymes: "Nuts and bolts, we've been screwed! Call the cops, we've been robbed! Jackson learned this song from his mother when he started bowling at age three. The song acknowledges a player who just knocked down all the pins except the corner one.
Falls and Fun
Kerplunk. It's a sound you will surely hear within moments of your first attempt at windsurfing.
Kerplunk. It's a sound you will surely hear within moments of your first attempt at windsurfing.
Goodbye Treadmill, Hello Waves
Every morning millions of wave worshippers around the world wake at sunrise to scout the ocean-searching for that perfect break, for that ultimate rush, for the chance to become one with the awesome power of the sea.
Every morning millions of wave worshippers around the world wake at sunrise to scout the ocean-searching for that perfect break, for that ultimate rush, for the chance to become one with the awesome power of the sea.
The Spectrum
Dean Ornish is a high-profile name where alternative medicine is concerned. A 30-year veteran of North America's controversial diet wars, Ornish is consistently lauded by the scientific community for his work in reversing heart disease and other illnesses through dietary and lifestyle changes.
Dean Ornish is a high-profile name where alternative medicine is concerned. A 30-year veteran of North America's controversial diet wars, Ornish is consistently lauded by the scientific community for his work in reversing heart disease and other illnesses through dietary and lifestyle changes.
Cheap Winter Thrills
With the bracing chill of winter in the air and several inches of inviting fresh powder on your local ski hill, global warming may seem like a distant memory. Unfortunately, cashing in your paycheque for shiny new winter sports equipment won't stop those polar ice caps from melting.
With the bracing chill of winter in the air and several inches of inviting fresh powder on your local ski hill, global warming may seem like a distant memory. Unfortunately, cashing in your paycheque for shiny new winter sports equipment won't stop those polar ice caps from melting.
5 Tips for a Successful Detox
Watch late-night television and you'll notice several commercial breaks featuring ads promising relief for digestive woes. Over 20 million Canadians are affected by digestive disorders; tummy troubles cost about $8 billion a year.
Watch late-night television and you'll notice several commercial breaks featuring ads promising relief for digestive woes. Over 20 million Canadians are affected by digestive disorders; tummy troubles cost about $8 billion a year.
New Year's Workout
Change is one of those words that often evokes powerful emotions, both scary and exciting, all at once. Change can mean different things to different people, but come New Year's, the number-one change that most people try to implement in their lives is better health and fitness.
Change is one of those words that often evokes powerful emotions, both scary and exciting, all at once. Change can mean different things to different people, but come New Year's, the number-one change that most people try to implement in their lives is better health and fitness.
This Might Save Your Life
"I'm going to call an ambulance, I told my patient, a woman in her early 50s. She knew that something was wrong, but I knew she wasn't convinced that her symptoms were serious. Most women, and many men, aren't aware of the more subtle signs of a heart attack.
"I'm going to call an ambulance, I told my patient, a woman in her early 50s. She knew that something was wrong, but I knew she wasn't convinced that her symptoms were serious. Most women, and many men, aren't aware of the more subtle signs of a heart attack.
Herbal Cleansing
Plants cleanse and revitalize our bodies from the inside. Our body systems are designed to utilize the benefits of plants, and we may suffer chronic illness and premature aging if we do not consume enough botanical bounties.
Plants cleanse and revitalize our bodies from the inside. Our body systems are designed to utilize the benefits of plants, and we may suffer chronic illness and premature aging if we do not consume enough botanical bounties.
Milk Thistle
Even though milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is not a new herb to the health food industry, the studies and clinical evidence of this amazing medicinal botanical continue to expand each year.
Even though milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is not a new herb to the health food industry, the studies and clinical evidence of this amazing medicinal botanical continue to expand each year.
Varicose Veins
I was sitting and chatting with my friend Tania, when she suddenly interrupted me. "You shouldn't sit like that you know, she said, pointing at my crossed legs. "You're going to give yourself varicose veins.
I was sitting and chatting with my friend Tania, when she suddenly interrupted me. "You shouldn't sit like that you know, she said, pointing at my crossed legs. "You're going to give yourself varicose veins.
Let’s Talk About SEX...
We can talk about sex, but with increased rates of low libido, are people actually “doing it”?
We can talk about sex, but with increased rates of low libido, are people actually “doing it”?
Optimize Your Kidney Function
Often overlooked when starting a cleanse, most people are unaware of the important role the kidneys play in removing toxins from the body.
Often overlooked when starting a cleanse, most people are unaware of the important role the kidneys play in removing toxins from the body.
Get Active!
Here is a simple guide to help you get and stay on the exercise track so that you can reap the many benefits of physical activity.
Here is a simple guide to help you get and stay on the exercise track so that you can reap the many benefits of physical activity.
Vacation Without the Spread
Vacations are often a time to kick back, soak up the rays, and unfortunately, sometimes gain weight. When you’re on a tropical cruise or frolicking between cafés in Provence, it’s much too easy to forget about your commitment to a healthy lifestyle and just give in to your new surroundings.
Vacations are often a time to kick back, soak up the rays, and unfortunately, sometimes gain weight. When you’re on a tropical cruise or frolicking between cafés in Provence, it’s much too easy to forget about your commitment to a healthy lifestyle and just give in to your new surroundings.
Overcoming common barriers to getting active
Sometimes the reasons people cite for being inactive are just excuses, but research also tells us that there are barriers to physical activity that many of us face across the country.
Sometimes the reasons people cite for being inactive are just excuses, but research also tells us that there are barriers to physical activity that many of us face across the country.
