Posts for "Health"


SuperSlow Update: The Second Sheet

From NoodleFood
February 4, 2012 at 1:00 pm
As you might recall, I quit doing CrossFit for SuperSlow in May for the reasons detailed in this post. (SuperSlow means resistance training to failure of major muscle groups using ... (more)

Live in Canada? Want to Feel Lighter, Feel Better? Do the Total Cleanse!

From the knack
February 2, 2012 at 9:59 am
It's February, but that doesn't mean it's too late to keep your resolutions of wanting to lose weight, eat healthier and get back on track. Especially when you've got Total Cleanse ... (more)

Beating the Winter Blues

From Eva Rykr
February 1, 2012 at 8:36 am
Here in the United States, we are right in the middle of winter. The excitement of the holidays is over, the momentum of New Year’s resolutions may have faded, and we have quite ... (more)

Wholesome Sweeteners Help You Move Away From White Sugar

From the knack
January 30, 2012 at 10:07 am
  I am overhauling everything in my life - my work, my home, my goals and my health - and one of my big goals is to consume less sugar. One of the few lucky folks in the ... (more)

March Yoga Nights

From March Communications
January 27, 2012 at 12:13 pm
As we approach the end of January, it’s a good time to check in and see how you’re doing with your New Years’ resolutions. Are you on target with your goals? Do you need ... (more)

Snowboard Girl, Powered by Bacon

From NoodleFood
January 21, 2012 at 1:00 pm
Last week, I had a great four days of snowboarding in Beaver Creek, then one final day of skiing. Much to my delight, the third day offered six inches of glorious powder -- and ... (more)

The Spa Comes to You with Appia Nomadic Spa!

From the knack
January 12, 2012 at 9:54 am
Recently I went on an incredible trip to Montreal where I was pampered with a facial in the comfort of my gorgeous Le Germain Hotel room by Appia Nomadic Spa. It was memorable ... (more)

12 Expectations for 2012

From Motivated Sista | Motivating women entrepreneurs to reach their dreams
January 11, 2012 at 11:16 am
Maybe it’s just me, but the end of 2011 was a real doozy. It seemed like almost everyone I knew experienced tragedy of some kind. Whether they were laid off, a loved one ... (more)

Elimination Diet: Weeks 1 and 2

From NoodleFood
January 7, 2012 at 1:00 pm
I'm pleased to report that I'm doing very well on my elimination diet with nearly two weeks completed.Here are all the foods that I've eaten so far:PorkChickenSalmonZucchiniCarrotCoconutSweet ... (more)

Friday Quick Hits – The Year of Optimism Edition

From Life Without Pants
January 6, 2012 at 3:01 am
For the first time in 2012, TGIF! As a blogger and as someone who reads a lot of blogs, what I love more than anything about the first week of the year is the unanimous optimism ... (more)

Cocoon Apothecary Skin Care Goes the Extra Mile - Naturally

From the knack
January 5, 2012 at 10:12 am
I am always on the lookout for natural beauty solutions. One of my new favourite finds is Canada's own  Cocoon Apothecary, created and made in small batches by Jessica Burman. ... (more)

What Do You Think About While You Run?

From Life Without Pants
January 5, 2012 at 7:01 am
What do I think about while I run? Well, the video below pretty much sums it up. Nipple chafing. (Not) pooping your pants. Top 40 hits from the 90s… If I’m going to ... (more)

Lose The Weight with You Can Trust a Skinny Cook Cookbook

From the knack
January 4, 2012 at 10:00 am
I am trying to lose weight, get more fit and generally improve my health in any way I can. One of best ways I know how is to make healthy meals at home, but over the last few ... (more)

My Elimination Diet

From NoodleFood
December 31, 2011 at 1:00 pm
On Monday, I began a serious elimination diet. Why? Some unknown foods don't seem to agree with my gut: I feel bloated and pained for a day or so after eating them, and while ... (more)

Want to Have a Healthy Holiday? Use A. Vogel Herbamare Aromatic Sea Salt

From the knack
December 15, 2011 at 12:23 pm
While many people use the holidays as an excuse to indulge in "bad" food, I always try and use it to improve mine. I think about what I'm currently using and is it out of habit? ... (more)

Feel Good Naturally This Holiday with Pure Inventions Antioxidant Drops

From the knack
December 8, 2011 at 11:48 am
This time of year is so crazy-busy. Don't you feel like you're just running from place to place, person to person, thing to thing? I need to fortify myself as much as possible ... (more)

How to Reach Health Insurance Nirvana with your Employer’s HDHP & HSA

From 20SomethingFinance.com
December 8, 2011 at 9:32 am
Health Care Cost Nirvana If you’ve made the move to a HDHP, paired with an HSA that is sponsored by your employer, there is a health insurance “sweet spot” that ... (more)

Naked Again

From Always Home and Uncool
December 1, 2011 at 1:18 pm
How desperate are people for me to get rid of this growth on my face? The folks at Philips Norelco not only sent me, free of charge, their Vacuum Stubble and Beard Trimmer Pro ... (more)

What is a Health Savings Account (HSA)?

From 20SomethingFinance.com
December 1, 2011 at 8:42 am
I recently moved from a traditional PPO health insurance plan to a high deductible health plan (HDHP) in this year’s open enrollment period. Why? I’m young, healthy, ... (more)

What’s Worse than Snakes, Indy?

From Always Home and Uncool
November 30, 2011 at 4:14 pm
To quote from Raiders of the Lost Ark: “Marion, don't look at it! Shut your eyes, Marion! Don't look at it, no matter what happens!” The mustache has only hours to live. ... (more)

Make the Switch to Allen’s Naturally Laundry Detergent!

From the knack
November 25, 2011 at 9:13 am
A mainstream bleach company is now claiming to make "green" laundry detergent. I keep seeing people buying it and wonder how folks can be falling for that. It's nowhere near "natural!" That's ... (more)

No Thanksgiving for You …

From Always Home and Uncool
November 23, 2011 at 1:01 am
if you don’t donate to the Movember fight against man cancer! My little friend here needs your help! His face not blurry. It’s distorted by steam rising from the ... (more)

What is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)?

From 20SomethingFinance.com
November 21, 2011 at 8:52 am
A few weeks back, I mentioned that I had moved to a new high deductible health plan (HDHP) that my employer started offering during open enrollment. I have had a few questions ... (more)

Video: The Morality of Giving Away Unhealthy Food

From NoodleFood
November 19, 2011 at 1:00 pm
In Sunday's Philosophy in Action Webcast (Nov 6th), I discussed giving away unhealthy food. The question was:Is it immoral to give away food that you regard as unhealthy? Assuming ... (more)

The Whole Foods Diet Cookbook Shows That Healthy Food Can Be Exciting

From the knack
November 18, 2011 at 10:33 am
As much as I want to cook healthy, nutrient-rich food, I find that some health food cookbooks have such plain recipes that do nothing to enliven the ingredients or dishes. Who ... (more)