The world’s most comfortable shoe comes in a variety of fashionable styles.
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Mixing it up
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The difference between perennials and annuals
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Train hard while preventing injury with DeepFreeze
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The right bike – sizing up your options
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Wheel alignment, brakes and tires
Wheels that are aligned properly, brakes that function correctly and quality tires ensure that your vehicle drives straight, stops when needed and maintains a grip on the road. Signs that there is a problem with your vehicle’s wheel alignment include … [More]
Increase your chances of conception with homeopathic therapy
Wanting to have a child is one of the most natural and elemental desires of both men and women and having that desire go unfulfilled can be extremely hard. If you've visited your doctor and found that there are no serious physical issues preventing … [More]
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Foam rollers add fun to exercise routines
One of the latest fads in workout equipment is using fitness foam rollers. Add a new dimension to your workout when incorporating full-round or half-moon shaped foam rollers. Part of physical therapy settings for many years, many people are finding foam rollers to be an essential part of their fitness routine, often while warming up to loosen stiff muscles or part of a cool down or rehabilitation procedure. Foam rollers are lightweight and … [More]
Help yourself, help the environment
Summers are getting hotter and winters are getting colder and while no one knows how or why this is happening, it’s clear that the environment is in a state of flux. The human body is a similar instrument; surrounded as we are by high-fructose corn syrup and near-lethal amounts of sodium, extra care needs to be taken to maintain your health. Your health and the environment are two things that are worth preserving. Though there are some ways … [More]
The benefits of women’s assault prevention classes
According to a Statistics Canada report, 42 per cent of Canadian women compared with 10 per cent of men feel “totally unsafe” walking in their neighbourhood at night. 37 per cent of Canadian women feel unsafe being alone in their homes at night. Mark Twain said that courage is not the absence of fear. Instead, it’s the resistance and mastery of fear. Taking a self-defense course can help girls and women build the courage, confidence and … [More]
Need a fresh summer Birthday idea? Plan a picnic
Summertime is a busy time, with a slew of events occurring every weekend, from summer BBQs to cottage getaways and days at the lake, it’s hard to plan an original, budget-friendly birthday party that works with everyone’s summer schedule. There are two sure bets with summer birthday parties - food and the outdoors. For a no-frills yet special birthday event, plan a gourmet picnic in the park. Whether it’s for someone’s fifth or their … [More]
Coin collecting has some interesting themes to choose from
Making the decision to start collecting coins puts you in some fascinating company. Kings and emperors throughout history were interested in the popular hobby of coin collecting. Some of the earliest historical figures to collect were the Roman emperors. This popular pastime has seen its fair share of changes over the years. In fact, coin collecting has evolved to the point where today’s aficionados like to put their collections together … [More]
A quicker and more effective solution to disinfect and deodorize after disasters
Fire, flooding, trauma or crime scenes and bio-contamination. Recovering from these or other disasters can seem overwhelming. The damage caused by fire and flooding can be extensive. Water damage can cause the growth and spread of toxic mould, which can be very dangerous to your health, causing nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing, wheezing or skin irritation. Then there's the smell. The odours caused by mildew and smoke can permeate … [More]