Embrace failure to find success Put perfect aside Is a fear or failing getting you down? Reframing “failure” and “perfection” can help. Failure as a feature of the journey According to clinical psychologist Dr. Diana Brecher, “it’s almost impossible to know at what point one can judge whether we’ve actually failed at something, or succeeded…

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COVID-19 gives new meaning to family time

Tips to help you navigate the “new normal” Families are a source of companionship and gratification. With the COVID-19 reality, families are the primary pillar of support as people are instructed to “go home and stay home” alongside indefinite school, park, and public facility closures. At the same time, despite being mentally, physically, and emotionally..

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Natural men’s health solutions

Why prevention rules When we take a look at prescription medication data, it becomes clear there are three main reasons why men end up on prescription meds: high cholesterol or blood triglycerides high blood pressure stomach ulcer and/or acid reflux (known as GERD) And even though medication is meant to help, overreliance on medication can..

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Immunity 101

How do we fend off illnesses? With the whole world clamouring for information during the rapid spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, the global public health community has been echoing a message familiar to all proponents of natural health: live a healthy lifestyle to arm yourself against illness. We’re here to offer you..

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Protein-packed recipes

Delicious and healthy meals in minutes Lucky for us, these recipes dish out a protein punch in minutes. Because you may prefer to break a sweat on your yoga mat, not in the kitchen. Strawberry Muesli Pudding SERVES 2 This make-ahead breakfast option takes the woulda-coulda-shoulda out of eating a nourishing breakfast. 1/3 cup (80..

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All about your natural health retailer

We need them now more than ever While physically distancing and staying home to limit the spread of COVID-19, keeping our pantries stocked with healthy food options and necessary household supplies has been a top priority. If your local natural health retailer isn’t one of your go-to destinations for stocking up on supplements to support..

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How to prepare for a self-quarantine

The basic needs for waiting out the COVID-19 scare With COVID-19 response measures increasing, including the need for self-quarantine, tensions are also rising. At first thought, getting to lounge around the house in your PJs may sound like a welcome retreat. But there are also lots of preparations you might want to take before having..

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Good food for women—for life

Delectable recipes for a healthy journey Over a woman’s lifetime, her health concerns and nutrient needs can vary. Of course, the best way to obtain optimal nutrition is from eating nutritious food. We’ve put together some excellent recipes that are not only delicious, but also packed with all the nutrients that women need in the..

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How to wash your hands—properly

Think you know? You might be surprised! The best way to protect yourself—and others—from getting sick, handwashing is pretty basic advice. But, just as a reminder, we’re sharing some useful information about when and how. When to wash your hands Before, during, and after preparing food Before eating food Before and after caring for someone..

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Beyond “strong is the new skinny”

Train for strength and a healthy relationship with our bodies “Strong not skinny.” It’s a familiar phrase among female fitness enthusiasts. You’ve likely noticed it creeping into discussions at the gym, in posts on fitness-focused social media accounts, or displayed on women’s workout tops. It’s a positive change—a productive development for women’s body image, right?..

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