Feeling Nutty
THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF INCORPORATING NUTS INTO YOUR DIET Story by Jacquie Clancy Snacking on nuts is an easy way to incorporate healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fibre into an everyday routine. However, some of us may be reluctant to indulge in a handful of cashews after checking out the nutritional information....
Moisturize Me
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN MOISTURE-PACKED BEAUTY PRODUCTS Story by Karen Welcome Image & objects by Madison van Rijn The days are getting colder and your skin needs extra moisture to combat the weather’s drying effects. Exposure to frigid air can lead to cracked, dry skin that can weaken its elasticity. While you’re cozy...
Stick To It
DON’T LET SHORT-TERM DISTRACTIONS SPOIL YOUR LONG-TERM FITNESS GOALS – HERE’S HOW Story by Jacquie Clancy Photo by Mike Lewis for Plaid Magazine (We Like To Work) For some people, working out every day is as natural as brushing their teeth. For others, getting into the routine of exercising regularly is a hard...
Sun Smart
FIVE BEAUTY PRODUCTS THAT COME WITH SPF PROTECTION Story by Karen Welcome Illustration by James Harrison While you may be able to stand the heat, you have to think twice about exposing your face to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. The level of SPF (sun protection factor) found in a product serves as a guide...
Karma Wear
VANCOUVER-BASED ACTIVE WEAR BRAND TAKES YOU WHEREVER YOU NEED TO GO, BEAUTIFULLY Story by Alexa Tomaszewski Photos provided by Karma Wear Yoga apparel brand Karma Wear has been around since 2002, but the label is currently undergoing major changes to shift the way yoga gear is perceived outside of the studio. Inspired by...
Spin City
THE INS & OUTS OF BIKING IN TORONTO Story by Jacquie Clancy Illustration by Madison van Rijn Brittany McLeod lives and works in Toronto and her preferred method of transportation has quickly become her bike. Not only is it good to add a little extra exercise into her day, but choosing two wheels...
Unlocking Yoga for Men
YOGA FOR STIFF MEN AT BREATHE STUDIO Story by Mara Munro Image courtesy of Breath Stuido In ancient India, yoga was a man’s world. Today in North America, women outnumber men as yoga students, teachers and studio owners by a mile. Ironically, our muscle obsessed culture, with its focus on beefy muscle-bound bodies and high-impact,...
Happy Feet
SAVE YOURSELF FROM SUFFERING THIS SUMMER Story by Amanda Stancati Illustration by Madison van Rijn Summer can be tough on your feet. The warm weather invites the need for more open and light-weight shoes, and our feet lack the support necessary to stay pain-free and in good condition during the summer months. Our...
Jock Yoga
STRENGTH OVER FLEXIBILITY AT 889 YONGE YOGA + WELLNESS SPA Story by Mara Munro Image courtesy of 889 Yonge – Yoga + Wellness Spa My thighs are on fire, my arms feel jelly, and my hair is plastered to my sweat-drenched face and neck. I am desperately trying to keep breathing through my nose like...
Hands on You Therapeutic Clinic
SUSPENSION YOGA: TEACHING OLD YOGIS NEW TRICKS Story by Mara Munro Images courtesy of Hands On You On a bright Saturday morning, I found myself floating and flying through the air of a studio, casting long shadows on my yoga mat. Having yet to master the ancient yogic art of levitation, I nonetheless...
Act Naturally
FIND ALLERGY RELIEF IN THESE NATURAL REMEDIES Story by Jacquie Clancy Illustration by Madison van Rijn It’s the time of year again for blossoming flowers, avoiding April showers and…allergies. For some of us, no matter how much you want to love the season it sometimes seems impossible while you are rubbing your itchy eyes and...
Original Sprout
THESE GREEN PRODUCTS WILL GROW ON YOU Story by Amanda Elizabeth Smith With Earth Day approaching (Sunday, April 22nd), what better way to celebrate our planet than by adding some eco-friendly products to your beauty routine. Original Sprout is a 100% Vegan company that specializes in “Worry-free Luxury”. This organic brand features hair...
Personal Gourmet
FRESH & FROZEN FOOD GETS A HEALTHY MAKEOVER THANKS TO ROSE REISMAN Story by Rebecca Poynton-Murray Photo courtesy of Personal Gourmet There is nothing more of a hassle than food. Deciding what to have, where to have it, when to eat it, and is it going to mean hours at the gym if...
DivaGirl Fitness Clothing Collection
NEW ACTIVE WEAR COLLECTION HELPS YOU GET FIT IN STYLE Story by D’Loraine Miranda Photo by Marlen James Last Wednesday evening, Toronto-based company DivaGirl Fitness celebrated the launch of their new clothing line, alongside the release of the company’s Instructional DVD and online shop, DivaGirl Boutique. Held at the lavish Cream Lounge on...
F*ck Cancer
VANCOUVER-BASED CHARITY WANTS US TO GET TALKING Story by Jacquie Clancy Photo provided by Fuck Cancer Fuck Cancer is unlike any other cancer foundation you’ve probably ever heard of. Not only will it grab your attention because of its honest and in your face name, but its proactive instead of reactive approach to the disease...
Mighty Vitamins
SKIP THE PILLS & GO FOR THE REAL THING Story by Jacquie Clancy Illustration by Madison Van Rijn Figuring out exactly what our bodies need to stay healthy is not always easy. While browsing through the grocery store, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to decipher between what choices are the healthiest and...
Perfect Portions
KEEP CONTROL WITH THESE MEALTIME TIPS Story by Sally Glover Photo from istockphoto.com Growing up on the West Coast, I was surrounded by lean, rosy-cheeked folk, hiking beaches and trails, munching meatless delights, and extolling the virtues of fresh clean air. Whether it was making the move to the Big Smoke or just the...
A Blast From The Past
HOW ACTIVITIES FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD CAN HELP YOU GET IN SHAPE Story by Jacquie Clancy Illustration by Madison van Rijn Remember those recesses you spent playing hopscotch and double dutch? When you were jumping rope with your friends in the school yard, you probably never thought about the benefits that you were reaping from...
The Toxic Ten
WHAT NOT TO WEAR ON YOUR FACE Story by Sally Glover Photo provided by Pai Skincare I’m cheating. If you kept a log of the beauty brands in my bathroom over the past decade, you’d have seen the same ones year after year. You could definitely describe me as brand loyal. But lately I’ve...
Embracing Vegetarianism
HOW TO START OFF ON A GREENER PATH Story by Jacquie Clancy For some, considering a meat-free diet is difficult. Saying goodbye to that hamburger for lunch, sayonara to your chicken stir-fry and adios to your “Taco Tuesday” tradition is no easy feat. But when weighing the pros and cons of a vegetarian (or...
Oh She Glows
ANGELA LIDDON’S BLOG INSPIRES OTHERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE GOALS Story by Jacquie Clancy Photo courtesy of Angela Liddon Angela Liddon is a blogger, a vegan, an entrepreneur and an advocate for healthy living. After struggling with eating and exercising from a young age, she started up her blog Oh She Glows in...
Total Cleanse
A DAILY DETOX FOR THOSE ON-THE-GO Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Now that the holidays are a mere memory recounted through discarded gift receipts and excessive amounts of chocolate stashed in cupboards, most of us are ready to get back on track; our resolutions are set, we’re back at work and ready to push...
Realistic Resolutions
SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS IN 2012 Story by Jacquie Clancy Image from istockphoto.com During the holidays it seems that making time to go to the gym drops a few spots on the priority list; the willpower to save and not spend money disappears; and eating so many cookies that you fall into a...
Detox Test Drive
BEAT THE BLOAT WITH ANN LOUISE GITTLEMAN’S DETOX DIET Story by Jacquie Clancy Image from istockphoto.com Detox. Fast. Cleanse. There’s no doubt you’ve heard these terms associated with dieting and losing weight. But detoxing or cleansing is not necessarily a “get skinny quick” scheme. The basic premise of a detox diet is exactly that,...
Practice With Purpose
HOW YOGA CAN IMPROVE YOUR WELL BEING Story by Jacquie Clancy Photo provided by Corrine Penstone Some people have the mindset that yoga is not something they will enjoy. I was one of those people. First of all, I am not flexible (I haven’t been able to touch my toes since I was seven),...
Fall Fitness Routines
WAKE UP YOUR WORK OUTS Story by Jacquie Clancy Photo from istockphoto.com Finding the motivation to get off the couch and start exercising is always the hardest part. Once the workout starts it doesn’t feel so torturous, but getting there is the problem. That’s why trying different types of workouts to keep you interested...
Balanced Beauty
FINDING FOODS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL BEAUTIFUL, INSIDE AND OUT Story by Jacquie Clancy Photo from istockphoto.com Looking and feeling beautiful isn’t necessarily all about what you put on your body (like your awesome new red lipstick). It’s also about what you put into your body; that glow has to start from the inside...
