New Year’s Resolutions for a More Beautiful You

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A new year – 2016 – is nearly here and it’s time to take stock of the year that was. Did you have a good year? A successful year? One full of happiness and romance? We hope you did and we hope you have another great year ahead. However, while you might have had a … Read More

Wellness Stocking Stuffers

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In this holiday season it’s a time for giving to others, and what better way to show your appreciation than by giving gifts that help them soothe their mind and body? While this is the time for giving you need not wait to present these to others – they make terrific gift ideas all year … Read More

Great Beauty Gifts for Yourself

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There are few better gifts than the gift of looking great. A new and better style can completely upgrade someone’s level of confidence. Still, buying beauty gifts can be tough if you’re not completely sure of a person’s likes and dislikes. Of course that’s what makes buying beauty gifts for yourself so much easier! You’re … Read More

How to Prepare Yourself for Stressful Situations

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As the holidays approach we get ourselves ready for friends, family, and good cheer. We also get ready for long lines, crowded malls, and the potential for family drama. The good outweighs the bad but that doesn’t mean the negative aspects can be endured without anxiety. The key to happy holidays is keeping the stress … Read More

Tips for Winter Skincare

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It’s getting close to the official start of winter though some days it feels like we’re already there. The bite of wind can chill you to your core and relief won’t be coming for months (unless you’re lucky enough to go on vacation). When you’re hit with the cold and dryness winter has on offer … Read More

Treating Your Feet Right

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We’re so hard on our poor feet. We use them every day, pounding on them, forcing them into ill-fitting shoes, and generally treating them pretty badly. But your feet, like the rest of you, deserve to be pampered and taken care of. Here are some tips to help you do just that. Healthy Feet are … Read More

The Benefits of Mindfulness

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Mindfulness has become a bit of a buzzword in recent years. Beginning as part of the process of meditation and spirituality of the east it has come to Canada and is being practiced by people of all kinds and beliefs. So what is it? Mindfulness is becoming fully aware of the moment – being completely … Read More

What is Lymphatic Massage?

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There are many types of massage and nearly all of them have terrific benefits for relaxation, stress relief, increased blood flow, and muscle pain. Lymphatic massage is a specialty massage that can have extremely powerful therapeutic benefits for people afflicted with a disorder called lymphedema that causes pain and swelling. Lymphedema is caused when the … Read More

Oneness – Healing the Mind through the Body

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Often, when people speak of the mind and the body, they refer to them as though they are separate. This is often useful for explanatory purposes, but it’s always important to remember that despite the fact that our consciousness feels in some ways separate from our physical bodies – as when dreaming or imagining – … Read More

Nails and Your Health

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We spend a lot of time making sure our nails look great. We know that healthy looking and vibrant nails not only look terrific but say something about you. They say that if you take care of your nails, you take care of the rest of you too. What you may not know is that … Read More