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New Hope New Beginnings
It’s the start of a new year, new hope and new beginnings. From 2011,we have to re-evaluate what it has been for us for 12 months and maybe try our best to keep what is worth keeping for 2012 and bear in mind that whatever we have done that did not give us any good [...]
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Alberta Health Services – THE FACTS ON FALLS FOR SENIORS

Did you know falls are the most common cause of injury for seniors?

1 in 3 seniors will fall each year.
Half of all seniors who fall do so more than once.
Almost half of all seniors who fall hurt themselves.
Even without an injury, a fall can make you worry and reduce your activity.
Most falls happen in [...]

OMEGA-3 FATS

What are Omega-3 fats?
Omega-3 fatty acids, also known as “omega-3 fats”, are important nutrients for our health. Omega-3 fats refer to three fats. They are:

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)

Why are omega-3 fats important?
Research on the many health [...]

PLAYTIME – PUTTING FUN INTO FITNESS

My wife and I were recently blessed with the arrival of identical twin boys! A total life changer!! I already have a four year old daughter, but yet I still feel the need to step up as a father, husband and a role-model for my family. I want to show my children that “active [...]

What is your Lifestyle?

While exercise is important, often the biggest weight loss changes come from how you eat. You want to make sure you burn more calories than you eat. Many people find greater success in making small changes over time.
I’m not a big believer in diets. I believe diets are a temporary fix and a sure [...]

FAT BURNERS – SHOULD YOU?

A lot of my clients and many of my friends always ask me, “Should I take a fat burner?” It is totally out of my scope of practice to recommend any type of fat burning supplement. However, I can discuss my views and opinions on the product. I admit, I have taken fat burners in [...]

FITNESS RULES FOR A FIT SUMMER!

The absolute best way for you to get into shape this summer is for you to commit and be willing to put in the hours at the gym and stay disciplined with a lean and clean diet. Plain and simple.
Here are a few suggestions on how to stay on track and give you a slight [...]

GARDENER’S CORNER – CLEMATIS

A striking addition to any garden is the hybrid clematis vine. There are hundreds of varieties with a wide array of flower colours and combinations of stripes and shapes. The vines are georgous with showy bloosoms for most of the season. A sunny to partial shade location is required, plus the hybrid varieties need to [...]

Are You Ready For Summer?

The winter is never kind. Frostbites, dry skin, slushy roads and the cold dark days promote a lifestyle of inactivity and overeating. By the time you realize its summer, you’ve gained an extra 10 lbs. Infomericals on FAD diets and new and improved home exercise equipment bombard your TV channels – you think there’s hope! [...]

GARDENER’S CORNER – ANNUALS

In most of my past articles I’ve mainly dealt with perennials. Reason being of their durability to this harsh climate. However annuals can produce some glorious displays. Although they only last the season, some like poppies, clarkia, viola and calendula will self seed. Nasturtium, sweet peas, sunflowers, hollyhocks will grow planted after the last frost. [...]

How to Save Gas

(Based on my actual experience):
by: Gessen Cortes
Another long weekend is coming up, and a lot of us are probably going on road trips with friends and family. With the price of gas steadily rising again, all of us are feeling the pinch at varying degrees. I’m not gonna try to analyze the economics of all [...]