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Hot Yoga: what is it and 7 things you’ll want to know before going!
Hot yoga is practised in a room heated to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. After months of listening to some of my friends rave about this trend and others mock it, I finally decided to give it a try.
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Man’s Best Friend
Raising Guide Dogs for Canadians with Disabilities By Corie Benjamin Since they were first domesticated, there has always been a close bond between humans and their canine companions. Dogs have been bred for all conceivable purposes and have served us as shepherds, guards, draft animals, hunting partners, and simple companions. As technology advanced and lifestyles changed, dogs have come to fill new positions in our lives as rescue team members, therapy partners, and abilifying agents. Specially trained canines have taken the place of eyes and ears and guided thousands of people across the world. On November 5, 1927, the Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post published an article by a Ms. Dorothy…
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Rest Assured
The Benefits of Napping By Jessica Herrington Remember when you were five-years old and taking a nap was a mandatory part of your day? Adults would exclaim “Nap time!” much to your dismay. If you were at school, teachers would draw the curtains and you’d lie next to your friends on mats; if you were at home, your mom would drag you into your room and tuck you into bed. If you were like me, most of the time you would just lie there, fuming and daydreaming about all the fun things you could be doing instead. At that age, nap-time usually wasn’t a welcomed activity. Things change as an adult, and…
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The Pursuit of Happiness
How to Keep a Healthy Mind and Spirit in Face of Life’s Challenges By Stephanie Chow Everyone goes through ups and downs, setbacks, and hardships. That’s fact of life. We get dumped, divorced, sick, fired, evicted, rejected, cheated, and bullied; we suffer grief when a loved one dies. Everyone faces personal struggles, and they can have a serious affect on our emotional well-being. So how do we effectively deal with everything that is thrown at us? It’s important to have a healthy body, but sometimes we forget that it’s just as important to keep a healthy mind. By following these helpful tips, you can begin the healing process by turning…
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The Importance of Sleep
Looking at the negative implications of sleep deprivation.
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Work(out) from Home
Tired of trudging off to the gym but don’t want fill your home with workout equipment? If you are bored of your current workout, or lack thereof, consider the following at-home fitness options.
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Pumping Iron
The benefits of weight training are for everyone.
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Yoga: Why Not Just Try It?
An overview of Passport to Prana, a yoga initiative that allows you flexible access to a variety of yoga studios in your city.
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Needle Knowledge
Acupuncture is a prevalent healing technique in the Danforth area. Here is a general overview of its healing qualities and how it may work for you, whether you think you need it or not.
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5 Ways a Naturopathic Doctor Can Help You
A naturopathic doctor can help you enhance your immune system, optimize your diet, and prevent disease—in conjunction with, not in opposition to, your medical doctor.
