There are few things that compare to enjoying the blissful tranquility of nature while being enveloped in the warmth of a hot bath. Even fewer compare to taking a frigid plunge right after. But that’s precisely what you get at Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain and it feels wonderful. Just about two hours from Toronto,...
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This lovely Toronto spring weather brings with it a bombardment of targeted emails, Facebook ads, and general advertising touting: ‘What to eat to feel better, boost fat burn and help prevent illness this spring!’ ‘It’s almost spring and time to start thinking about a detox or cleanse! ‘ ‘The benefits of detoxification and 10...
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Toronto-based Action Candy Co. has made living an all-natural and healthy lifestyle one step easier with the launch of Pür, the better-for-you gum. What sets Pür gum apart from the rest of the pack? It is made with no artificial flavours or colours, is gluten-free, aspartame-free (yes– that is a big deal, but more...
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I am eating Oatmeal now every morning: I throw in some almonds, sprinkle some cinnamon and ginger on top and toss the bowl in the microwave. Like many people, I have never been a breakfast eater: I feel nauseous at the thought of eating something in the morning. But now, this humble bowl of...
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Ow, Ow, Ow,…I wake with a low grade thumping headache reminiscent of my cold-turkey attempt at stopping coffee a couple of years ago. I’m not sure that it isn’t from last night’s strange absence of my old friend, ‘Two Glasses of Red Wine with Dinner’. My run to the bathroom ritual complete, I begin...
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Ok: It’s a work day. Let’s see how this goes. Gurgling stomach continues: I run for the bathroom 2 hours before my normal rising time. The Herbal laxative (the second set of 3 bitter pills) is definitely working. I am not a breakfast person normally but feel the need to try and comply with...
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With all good intentions and a cocky swagger, I stumble out of my red-wine and Guinness Chocolate Cake induced hangover from the previous evening’s “Last Hurrah before Detox” at my friend Brian’s birthday party. I pick up the Sunday Times at the front door and gulp down my six required herbal pills—bitter aftertaste and...
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