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How to cure a hangover

admin — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:50:49 +0000

You partied hard and now it’s the time to pay the price. Although there is no known cure for a hangover, here are some tips how to ease it off. On the night out Be proactive, take precautions before you even start drinking. Never drink on an empty stomach: eat a dinner, a snack or [...]

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Avoid getting sick this flu season

admin — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 01:10:30 +0000

Seasonal flu is upon us, and if you are like most Canadians working in a large office and using public transit to get to work, use these tips to avoid getting sick: Get the flu shot Flu shot is the single best prevention from getting seasonal flu. Make sure you get it early in November [...]

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Best time for scheduling medical tests

admin — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:18:46 +0000

If your doctor ordered any of these regular screening tests, consider scheduling them at certain times of the month for obtaining best results. Mammogram Get the mammogram during the period or the first week after, when the breast tissue is less dense, making it easier to see irregularities. Remember not to wear deodorant or talcum [...]

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Pre-surgery checklist

admin — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 01:18:15 +0000

Most women will have at least one surgical procedure in their lifetime. Unless you are having emergency surgery, there will likely be some time before the operation to make all the necessary arrangements. Use this checklist to ensure a speedy and easy recovery. Talk to your doctor Write down all the questions you have for [...]

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Avoiding yoga injuries

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:25:20 +0000

In the last decade or so yoga gained huge popularity because it improves flexibility, muscle tone and range of motion. Although it is believed to be gentle exercise, yoga is very inductive of injury because it is in fact much more strenuous than it seems. Whether you are a seasoned yoga practitioner, or new to [...]

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How dieting works

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:47:10 +0000

In a nutshell, when you consume more calories than it takes to run your systems (lungs, heart, breathing), and doing physical work, you store fat and gain weight. When you spend more energy than you consume with food, you lose weight. Because your body needs energy to function, breathe and stay warm, it is not [...]

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How to easily lose 5 lbs in 7 days

admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:25:17 +0000

Instead of drastic dieting and strenuous exercising, follow these easy lifestyle adjustments to cut down on calories and start losing weight slowly but steadily: Eliminate junk food: Reach for a bag of chips or nachos when the afternoon slump hits at 3 pm is usually driven by habit and boredom, not by hunger and adds [...]

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Cabbage Soup Diet: Why some people fail

admin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:04:16 +0000

Part 3 of our four-part series on the Cabbage Soup Diet. Some people find the cabbage soup bland and boring. This shouldn’t be the case. The soup is as good as you make it. Try the tasty cabbage soup diet recipes on this website, create new dishes, and enjoy the foods. Think about how all [...]

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5 essential things you should know about sunscreen

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 02:39:31 +0000

Now that warmer weather is here, and Summer is around the corner, we will need make sure we pack plenty of sunscreen to protect against sunburn, skin cancer and early aging. There are a few things to keep in mind when selecting these skin-care products. Broad spectrum: Use a broad-spectrum product that targets UVA and [...]

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How to find a family doctor

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:24:39 +0000

There is nothing more important than finding a good family doctor who you can trust with your health and your family’s well-being. Here are the questions your should be asking yourself when looking for a family physician: Office location: Is the doctor’s location convenient to your home or work? Many prefer to have a doctor [...]

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