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Healthy vacation eating

Jul 23, 2015 / 5:00 am

There is nothing quite as exciting as the anticipation of a season that brings with it the sweet scent of a summer breeze, endless sunshine, picnics, and the...

Bathing suit season calls

Jun 18, 2015 / 5:00 am

'Tis the season to embrace the Okanagan, where there is no shortage of sunshine for months on end! With our enviable weather and surrounding lakes and...

Health foods in disguise

May 17, 2015 / 5:00 am

It is no secret that our diet plays a crucial role in how the body looks and feels and whether it stays healthy. But despite our efforts to improve our...

Choose smart & organic

Apr 9, 2015 / 5:00 am

Did you know many studies have shown that organically grown vegetables and fruit have been found to have higher concentrations of vitamins and minerals than...

Stress and weight gain connection

Mar 10, 2015 / 5:00 am

In today’s day and age, most of us contend with daily stress to keep up with our fast-paced lifestyles while unaware of the impact it has our health. Not...

Omega 3: a heroic fat

Feb 13, 2015 / 5:00 am

It seems almost implausible that one type of fat can do so much, but numerous studies have shown how important omega-3 fats are to health. It is alarming though...

Teen acne dilemma

Jan 7, 2015 / 5:00 am

Most of us can recall a time when teenage acne left us feeling distressed and immensely self-conscious, even to the point of skipping school. With the onset of...