January 2012
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“A new diet study just out from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition went...”
– Read the comments – I like the first one, which mentions how we’ve developed a belief that we should never be hungry – and how that’s wrong. I have to agree - hunger is a normal part of life. But I’ve found I’ve had to train myself to realize it’s okay to be hungry....
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how to pick a yoga retreat | lululemon athletica →
Some great tips in here.
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npr:
Today’s MUST HEAR radio: StoryCorps
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6 soothing yoga poses to help you sleep →
I wrote this story for besthealthmag.ca and it just went live today!
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“Foods like cocoa, which is rich in polyphenols, seem to play an important role...”
– A new study has shown great health benefits from cocoa consumption – but remember that there’s a big difference between raw cacao (as in cacao nibs), processed cocoa powder and a milk chocolate bar from the corner store. Best to make your own smoothies, puddings and other treats from cocoa or...
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“Many people who’ve battled acne attest that certain foods aggravate their skin....”
– Diet does matter when it comes to acne - The Globe and Mail
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Ban On Fast-Food Ads Reduced Consumption Of Junk... →
From 1984 to 1992, there was a ban on junk-food advertising to kids in Quebec. According to this new study, it worked – francophone children (who lived in an isolated media environment) consumed significantly less junk food than anglophone kids (who would have been exposed to television from other provinces and the US).
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Try-it Tuesday: Hot yin yoga at Iyashi Bedrock Spa...
Maybe my memory’s deceiving me now that we’re back to a West Coast Winter™, but I think it was cold last week. Right? In any case, when it came to my scheduled hot yin yoga class at Iyashi on Saturday afternoon, I was thrilled to have a chance to relax and soak up the heat.
Iyashi is a fairly new spa on Yonge between Eglinton and Lawrence, right across from the big Sporting Life...
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WatchI watched the new documentary Pink Ribbons on the weekend (a media preview) and even cynical me was kind of overwhelmed by how so much of the well-intentioned effort in the movement to raise awareness of and funds for research on breast cancer is really just misdirected. It’s a good look at where the money goes, why so little progress has been made and how so many women with breast cancer...
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“People with insomnia are more than five times as likely to experience anxiety...”
– Good reasons to treat insomnia as a health problem and not just an annoyance. (Untreated insomnia risks other health woes - Health - CBC News)
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“Be conscious of all the twisting forces that exist in our culture (and within...”
– Edmonton-based health law professor Timothy Caulfield in What is the most effective diet for losing weight? - Science-ish - Macleans.ca
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“A cautiously encouraging new study from The Archives of Neurology suggests that...”
– How Exercise May Keep Alzheimer’s at Bay - NYTimes.com
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“Helmets should be mandatory for skiers and snowboarders of all ages, a medical...”
– I have to say I agree with this – what about you? (Mandatory helmets urged for skiers, snowboarders - Health - CBC News)
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“The amount of water you drink can play a role in how your body regulates blood...”
– Really? The Claim: Drinking Water Can Help Lower the Risk of Diabetes. - NYTimes.com
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“We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when...”
– Charles Kingsley, English Anglican clergyman & novelist (1819 - 1875) (thanks to Bosacks)
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Study: Walnuts rank highest in antioxidants
I’m allergic to walnuts. It’s not an eat-them-and-I’ll-die kind of allergy, but it’s oral allergy syndrome, which means they make my mouth uncomfortably itchy. I can eat them in things as long as it’s not too regularly, but snacking on plain walnuts is out of the question, unfortunately.
And according to a study from the University of Scranton (it was sent to me by...
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Making Love in the Kitchen » Smoothie Medicine:... →
This is one powerful smoothie. I don’t doubt it will help fight off a cold.
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“A new study led by the University of Reading in the UK that examined breast...”
– Gross. Do you really want to be using beauty products that leave chemicals behind in your body? (Deodorant Preservative Found In Breast Tissue From Cancer Patients)
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“We still eat way more meat than is good for us or the environment, not to...”
– We’re Eating Less Meat. Why? - NYTimes.com
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Save on roaming from Canada to the US
A little over a year ago I did a weekend trip to San Francisco. I knew I wanted to use Google Maps on the trip (it sure comes in handy) so I pre-bought a data plan that I thought would be more than adequate, by averaging out my monthly usage at home and dividing by 30 for a daily number.
Turns out I went way over and had a massive roaming charge on my bill. Whether it was AT&T or Fido (or...
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“Get out of head that your legs need to be straight or that it should look a...”
– Seane Corn (via kristinapowell)
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“Is mycoprotein a beacon leading vegetarians to the dinner table, or a toxic...”
– Weird, is all I can say. (Spezzatino » The Next Generation of Protein: Mycoprotein)
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The 10 Best Responses to New York Times Magazine’s... →
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“Food is fuel for the body. Which fuel will you choose? High grade or low?”
– Raw Thought: The Reluctant Raw Foodist (via thereluctantrawfoodist)
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“Smoking a joint a week for up to seven years doesn’t hurt lung function,...”
– Study: A Joint May Be Easier On Lungs Than A Cigarette : Shots - Health Blog (via npr)
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