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Articles by The Health Local Staff

Your healthy restaurant guide (May 16, 2012)
The power of touch (May 14, 2012)
Is hair dye dangerous? (May 11, 2012)
Healthy salad dressings (May 9, 2012)
Is Alzheimer’s prevention possible? (May 7, 2012)
Gender selection available to Canadians? (May 4, 2012)
Foods that help with menopause symptoms (May 2, 2012)
What’s lurking in your tap water? (Apr. 30, 2012)
Beauty myths: True or false (Apr. 27, 2012)
The worst beverages for your body (Apr. 25, 2012)
Things you can do now to prevent cancer (Apr. 23, 2012)
Look instantly thinner with these easy tricks (Apr. 20, 2012)
5 Seeds with amazing health benefits (Apr. 18, 2012)
Your spring shape up! (Apr. 13, 2012)
5 Delicious spring salads (Apr. 11, 2012)
Supplements to help beat allergy season (Apr. 9, 2012)
Easy steps to go green at home (Apr. 6, 2012)
Healthy Easter dinner recipes (Apr. 4, 2012)
Who needs chocolate with these healthy Easter gifts? (Apr. 2, 2012)
Friends as baggage (Mar. 30, 2012)
Natural appetite suppressants (Mar. 28, 2012)
Simple ways to detox your body (Mar. 26, 2012)
Are you a pushover parent? (Mar. 23, 2012)
Feared foods that aren’t THAT bad (Mar. 21, 2012)
The health benefits of owning a pet (Mar. 19, 2012)
How to stop over thinking life (Mar. 16, 2012)
The wonderful potato—an ode to St. Patrick’s Day (Mar. 14, 2012)
9 Ways to beat belly bloat (Mar. 12, 2012)
Signs it’s time to find a new job (Mar. 9, 2012)
Foods that fight pain (Mar. 7, 2012)
Increasing your metabolism (Mar. 5, 2012)
Tips for healthy nails (Mar. 2, 2012)
Healthy soup recipes to keep you full (Feb. 29, 2012)
Does diet soda really cause weight gain? (Feb. 27, 2012)
Your yoga road map (Feb. 24, 2012)
Tea time! (Feb. 22, 2012)
Pains you shouldn’t ignore (Feb. 20, 2012)
How to avoid weight gain after surgery or an injury (Feb. 17, 2012)
Artery cleansing foods you should be eating (Feb. 15, 2012)
Taking care of your heart at any age (Feb. 13, 2012)
At home stain removers (Feb. 10, 2012)
Guilt-free Valentine’s Day treats (Feb. 8, 2012)
Let’s get physical! (Feb. 6, 2012)
Recession romance (Feb. 3, 2012)
The scoop on Agave nectar (Feb. 1, 2012)
Reasons your workout isn’t working (Jan. 30, 2012)
Talking to your child about bullying (Jan. 27, 2012)
Back to basics (Jan. 25, 2012)
How to avoid getting sick before a vacation (Jan. 23, 2012)
Home remedies for winter beauty problems (Jan. 20, 2012)
Healthy slow cooker recipes (Jan. 18, 2012)
More than the winter blues? (Jan. 16, 2012)
Your winter driving emergency kit (Jan. 13, 2012)
Aspartame - Is it THAT bad? (Jan. 11, 2012)
Some surprising headache causes (Jan. 9, 2012)
How to avoid the post-holiday blues (Jan. 6, 2012)
Winter comfort foods minus the calories (Jan. 4, 2012)
Simple changes for a healthy 2012 (Jan. 2, 2012)
How to find happiness in 2012 (Dec. 30, 2011)
Put a spin on your holiday leftovers (Dec. 28, 2011)
Calorie burning family-fun activities (Dec. 26, 2011)
Turning your home into the “holiday” inn (Dec. 23, 2011)
Surviving last minute shopping food temptations (Dec. 21, 2011)
Holiday health to remember (Dec. 19, 2011)
Holiday Beauty: Don’t over do it (Dec. 16, 2011)
Holiday drinks without all the calories (Dec. 14, 2011)
Staying fit over the holidays (Dec. 12, 2011)
Money saving tips for the holiday season (Dec. 9, 2011)
How to indulge over the holidays and avoid the inevitable bulge (Dec. 7, 2011)
Sick Days: When to stay home (Dec. 5, 2011)
Tips for staying calm throughout the holiday season – and actually enjoy yourself (Dec. 2, 2011)
Give your holiday party menu a healthy makeover (Nov. 30, 2011)
Signs your aging parents might need help (Nov. 28, 2011)
A holiday office party to remember (Nov. 25, 2011)
Minimizing late night snack damage (Nov. 23, 2011)
What you need to know about keeping your iron in balance (Nov. 21, 2011)
The holiday to-do-list (Nov. 18, 2011)
Prebiotics vs. Probiotics (Nov. 16, 2011)
Some surprising (and not-so-surprising) places to pick up germs (Nov. 14, 2011)
Protect yourself from identity theft (Nov. 11, 2011)
The top 10 edible cold and flu busters (Nov. 9, 2011)
Potato chips - The evil lurking within those shiny bags (Nov. 7, 2011)
10 Ways to stick to your workout (Nov. 4, 2011)
Ch Ch Ch Chia! (Nov. 2, 2011)
The power of the pumpkin – not just for decoration (Oct. 31, 2011)
How to stop your road rage and make your commute more enjoyable (Oct. 28, 2011)
Healthy Halloween Treats (Oct. 26, 2011)
Halloween safety for kids and pets (Oct. 24, 2011)
Unique do-it-yourself costumes (Oct. 21, 2011)
Protein on the go! (Oct. 19, 2011)
Have streams of salt water become the cure for the common cold? (Oct. 17, 2011)
Ways to boost your self-confidence (Oct. 14, 2011)
Fall fitness (Oct. 7, 2011)
Healthy takes on your Thanksgiving favorites (Oct. 5, 2011)
Acid reflux and you (Oct. 3, 2011)
Mistakes that age your skin (Sep. 30, 2011)
Dinners that are great for tommorow's lunch (Sep. 28, 2011)
6 Bad habits to break (Sep. 26, 2011)
Top 4 in-law feuds and how to fix them (Sep. 23, 2011)
8 Delicious & different apple recipes (Sep. 21, 2011)
Are you a worry wart? (Sep. 19, 2011)
How to reduce the appearance of scars (Sep. 16, 2011)
The 5 worst breakfast choices (Sep. 14, 2011)
How to outsmart stress cravings (Sep. 7, 2011)
9 Tricks to get to sleep faster (Sep. 5, 2011)
De-stressing back-to-school (Sep. 2, 2011)
Back to school lunches; done right! (Aug. 31, 2011)
Sport and fitness video games: Valid substitutes for the gym? (Aug. 29, 2011)
Keeping weekends stress free and fun (Aug. 26, 2011)
Quitting the clean plate club (Aug. 24, 2011)
Healthy ideas for the return to school (Aug. 22, 2011)
Fitness Craze: Boxing (Aug. 19, 2011)
When to throw it out? (Aug. 17, 2011)
Sore feet and how to “de-feet” them (Aug. 15, 2011)
Secrets to a successful relationship (Aug. 12, 2011)
10 Vitamins essential to men’s health (Aug. 10, 2011)
Boosting your energy in the afternoon (Aug. 8, 2011)
The 5 steps for setting and achieving goals (Aug. 5, 2011)
What’s for breakfast? (Aug. 3, 2011)
Heatstroke: Knowing the warning signs can save your life (Aug. 1, 2011)
10 ways to keep your family active (Jul 29, 2011)
5 delicious fresh fruits and how to choose them (Jul 27, 2011)
Things that go bump... in your body! (Jul 25, 2011)
Do summer on a budget (Jul 22, 2011)
Hazardous hair products (Jul 18, 2011)
Humidity not humility (Jul 15, 2011)
Summer food alternatives that cut your calorie intake (Jul 13, 2011)
Home remedies for summer woes and foes (Jul 11, 2011)
Nagging: Why it doesn’t work and how you can avoid it (Jul 8, 2011)
The top 10 healthiest fruits (Jul 6, 2011)
Curious about Quinoa? (Jun 29, 2011)
Natural ways to boost your fertility (Jun 27, 2011)
Gym vs. Beach (Jun 20, 2011)
Bathing suits for your body type (Jun 17, 2011)
Head over heels for Hemp Hearts (Jun 15, 2011)
Sunscreen, is it safe? (Jun 13, 2011)
Tips for dealing with your partners annoying sleep habits (Jun 10, 2011)
Energy drinks, the loud and excited enemy (Jun 6, 2011)
How to know your spa is safe (Jun 3, 2011)
The top 12 vitamins for women (Jun 1, 2011)
Is the HPV vaccine worth the risk? (May 30, 2011)
Foods that fight PMS (May 25, 2011)
How to cope with a partner's depression (May 23, 2011)
Lash Lust (May 20, 2011)
Whey vs. Hemp Protein (May 18, 2011)
Bioidentical hormones: An alternative to conventional hormone replacement therapy? (May 16, 2011)
The wedding gift dilemma (May 13, 2011)
20 Low calorie snacks to send that extra weight packing! (May 11, 2011)
When it's more than fatigue (May 9, 2011)
Fitness Craze: Nia (May 6, 2011)
Spice Up Your Life! (May 4, 2011)
The secret to weight loss (Sep. 14, 2010)
Finding the perfect fitness centre (Jul 16, 2010)
How to find a physiotherapist (Jul 11, 2010)
Finding the perfect fitness centre (Jun 16, 2010)
Finding the perfect fitness centre (Dec. 15, 2009)
How to find a fitness centre (Dec. 12, 2009)
Equipping yourself for exercise (Dec. 8, 2009)
Cardio versus weights (Dec. 4, 2009)
Talk to me (Nov. 25, 2009)
Tips and tricks for weight loss (Nov. 20, 2009)
Finding the perfect fitness centre (Nov. 16, 2009)
The man (or woman) behind the counter (Nov. 15, 2009)
The secret to weight loss (Nov. 14, 2009)
How to find a fitness centre (Nov. 12, 2009)
Equipping yourself for exercise (Nov. 8, 2009)
Food for thought (Nov. 8, 2009)
How to find a pharmacy (Nov. 5, 2009)
Diet versus exercise (Nov. 5, 2009)
Cardio versus weights (Nov. 4, 2009)
Taking it off (Nov. 1, 2009)
Meeting your chiropractor (Oct. 30, 2009)
Talk to me (Oct. 25, 2009)
What do you do, anyway? (Oct. 25, 2009)
That crooked smile (Oct. 25, 2009)
Breaking up (with your dentist) is hard to do (Oct. 22, 2009)
Tips and tricks for weight loss (Oct. 20, 2009)
Is it gum disease? (Oct. 19, 2009)
Is chiropractic care safe? (Oct. 16, 2009)
Finding the perfect fitness centre (Oct. 16, 2009)
And you are…? (Oct. 15, 2009)
The man (or woman) behind the counter (Oct. 15, 2009)
The secret to weight loss (Oct. 14, 2009)
How to find a good dentist (Oct. 12, 2009)
How to find a fitness centre (Oct. 12, 2009)
How to find a good chiropractor (Oct. 11, 2009)
Filling in (Oct. 10, 2009)
Equipping yourself for exercise (Oct. 8, 2009)
The truth about root canals (Oct. 7, 2009)
Food for thought (Oct. 7, 2009)
How to find a pharmacy (Oct. 5, 2009)
Diet versus exercise (Oct. 5, 2009)
Cardio versus weights (Oct. 4, 2009)
When to see your dentist (Oct. 3, 2009)
Taking it off (Oct. 1, 2009)
Talk to me (Sep. 25, 2009)
That crooked smile (Sep. 25, 2009)
Breaking up (with your dentist) is hard to do (Sep. 21, 2009)
Tips and tricks for weight loss (Sep. 20, 2009)
Is it gum disease? (Sep. 18, 2009)
Finding the perfect fitness centre (Sep. 16, 2009)
The man (or woman) behind the counter (Sep. 15, 2009)
And you are…? (Sep. 15, 2009)
How to find a fitness centre (Sep. 12, 2009)
How to find a good dentist (Sep. 10, 2009)
Equipping yourself for exercise (Sep. 8, 2009)
Food for thought (Sep. 8, 2009)
Filling in (Sep. 7, 2009)
How to find a pharmacy (Sep. 5, 2009)
Diet versus exercise (Sep. 5, 2009)
The truth about root canals (Sep. 4, 2009)
When to see your dentist (Sep. 1, 2009)
Taking it off (Sep. 1, 2009)
Meeting your chiropractor (Aug. 25, 2009)
Talk to me (Aug. 25, 2009)
That crooked smile (Aug. 25, 2009)
Is chiropractic care safe? (Aug. 24, 2009)
Breaking up (with your dentist) is hard to do (Aug. 22, 2009)
Tips and tricks for weight loss (Aug. 20, 2009)
Is it gum disease? (Aug. 19, 2009)
Finding the perfect fitness centre (Aug. 16, 2009)
And you are…? (Aug. 15, 2009)
The man (or woman) behind the counter (Aug. 15, 2009)
How to find a good chiropractor (Aug. 15, 2009)
The secret to weight loss (Aug. 14, 2009)
How to find a fitness centre (Aug. 12, 2009)
How to find a good dentist (Aug. 11, 2009)
Equipping yourself for exercise (Aug. 8, 2009)
Food for thought (Aug. 8, 2009)
Filling in (Aug. 7, 2009)
How to find a pharmacy (Aug. 5, 2009)
What do you do, anyway? (Aug. 5, 2009)
Diet versus exercise (Aug. 5, 2009)
The truth about root canals (Aug. 4, 2009)
Cardio versus weights (Aug. 4, 2009)
When to see your dentist (Aug. 1, 2009)
Taking it off (Aug. 1, 2009)
Talk to me (Jul 25, 2009)
That crooked smile (Jul 25, 2009)
Breaking up (with your dentist) is hard to do (Jul 22, 2009)
The benefits of choosing a registered massage therapist (Jul 20, 2009)
Tips and tricks for weight loss (Jul 20, 2009)
Is it gum disease? (Jul 19, 2009)
Checking references (Jul 19, 2009)
And you are…? (Jul 19, 2009)
A visit to the massage therapist (Jul 15, 2009)
The man (or woman) behind the counter (Jul 15, 2009)
A visit to the physiotherapist (Jul 14, 2009)
The secret to weight loss (Jul 14, 2009)
How to find a fitness centre (Jul 12, 2009)
How to find a massage therapist (Jul 10, 2009)
How to find a good dentist (Jul 10, 2009)
The cost of care (Jul 8, 2009)
Equipping yourself for exercise (Jul 8, 2009)
Food for thought (Jul 8, 2009)
Filling in (Jul 7, 2009)
How to find a pharmacy (Jul 5, 2009)
A real pain in the neck (Jul 5, 2009)
Diet versus exercise (Jul 5, 2009)
The truth about root canals (Jul 4, 2009)
Cardio versus weights (Jul 4, 2009)
Wellness for the whole body (Jul 3, 2009)
When to see your dentist (Jul 2, 2009)
Taking it off (Jul 1, 2009)
That crooked smile (Jun 26, 2009)
What do you do, anyway? (Jun 25, 2009)
Talk to me (Jun 25, 2009)
Breaking up (with your dentist) is hard to do (Jun 22, 2009)
Meeting your chiropractor (Jun 20, 2009)
The benefits of choosing a registered massage therapist (Jun 20, 2009)
Tips and tricks for weight loss (Jun 20, 2009)
Is it gum disease? (Jun 19, 2009)
Checking references (Jun 19, 2009)
How to find a good dentist (Jun 15, 2009)
A visit to the massage therapist (Jun 15, 2009)
The man (or woman) behind the counter (Jun 15, 2009)
A visit to the physiotherapist (Jun 14, 2009)
The secret of weight loss (Jun 14, 2009)
How to find a fitness centre (Jun 12, 2009)
And you are…? (Jun 11, 2009)
Is chiropractic care safe? (Jun 11, 2009)
How to find a physiotherapist (Jun 11, 2009)
How to find a massage therapist (Jun 10, 2009)
The cost of care (Jun 8, 2009)
Filling in (Jun 8, 2009)
Equipping yourself for exercise (Jun 8, 2009)
Food for thought (Jun 8, 2009)
The truth about root canals (Jun 5, 2009)
How to find a pharmacy (Jun 5, 2009)
A real pain in the neck (Jun 5, 2009)
Diet versus exercise (Jun 5, 2009)
How to find a good chiropractor (Jun 4, 2009)
Cardio versus weights (Jun 4, 2009)
Wellness for the whole body (Jun 3, 2009)
When to see your dentist (Jun 2, 2009)
Taking it off (Jun 1, 2009)
Talk to me (May 25, 2009)
That crooked smile (May 25, 2009)
Breaking up (with your dentist) is hard to do (May 21, 2009)
The benefits of choosing a registered massage therapist (May 20, 2009)
Tips and tricks for weight loss (May 20, 2009)
Checking references (May 19, 2009)
Is it gum disease? (May 19, 2009)
A visit to the massage therapist (May 15, 2009)
And you are…? (May 15, 2009)
The man (or woman) behind the counter (May 15, 2009)
A visit to the physiotherapist (May 14, 2009)
The secret of weight loss (May 14, 2009)
How to find a physiotherapist (May 11, 2009)
How to find a good dentist (May 11, 2009)
How to find a massage therapist (May 10, 2009)
The cost of care (May 8, 2009)
Food for thought (May 8, 2009)
Filling in (May 7, 2009)
The truth about root canals (May 5, 2009)
How to find a pharmacy (May 5, 2009)
A real pain in the neck (May 5, 2009)
Diet versus exercise (May 5, 2009)
Wellness for the whole body (May 3, 2009)
When to see your dentist (May 2, 2009)
Taking it off (May 1, 2009)
Meeting your chiropractor (Apr. 30, 2009)
That crooked smile (Apr. 25, 2009)
Is chiropractic care safe? (Apr. 25, 2009)
Breaking up (with your dentist) is hard to do (Apr. 22, 2009)
The benefits of choosing a registered massage therapist (Apr. 20, 2009)
Is it gum disease? (Apr. 19, 2009)
Checking references (Apr. 19, 2009)
And you are…? (Apr. 15, 2009)
A visit to the massage therapist (Apr. 15, 2009)
A visit to the physiotherapist (Apr. 14, 2009)
How to find a good chiropractor (Apr. 12, 2009)
How to find a good dentist (Apr. 11, 2009)
How to find a physiotherapist (Apr. 11, 2009)
How to find a massage therapist (Apr. 10, 2009)
The cost of care (Apr. 8, 2009)
Filling in (Apr. 8, 2009)
What do you do, anyway? (Apr. 6, 2009)
A real pain in the neck (Apr. 5, 2009)
The truth about root canals (Apr. 5, 2009)
Wellness for the whole body (Apr. 3, 2009)
When to see your dentist (Apr. 2, 2009)
Meeting your chiropractor (Mar. 28, 2009)
The benefits of choosing a registered massage therapist (Mar. 20, 2009)
Checking references (Mar. 19, 2009)
Is chiropractic care safe? (Mar. 19, 2009)
A visit to the massage therapist (Mar. 15, 2009)
A visit to the physiotherapist (Mar. 14, 2009)
How to find a good chiropractor (Mar. 14, 2009)
How to find a physiotherapist (Mar. 11, 2009)
How to find a massage therapist (Mar. 10, 2009)
What do you do, anyway? (Mar. 9, 2009)
The cost of care (Mar. 8, 2009)
A real pain in the neck (Mar. 5, 2009)
Wellness for the whole body (Mar. 3, 2009)
Meeting your chiropractor (Feb. 24, 2009)
Is chiropractic care safe? (Feb. 21, 2009)
The benefits of choosing a registered massage therapist (Feb. 20, 2009)
Checking references (Feb. 19, 2009)
A visit to the massage therapist (Feb. 15, 2009)
How to find a good chiropractor (Feb. 13, 2009)
How to find a physiotherapist (Feb. 11, 2009)
How to find a massage therapist (Feb. 10, 2009)
The cost of care (Feb. 8, 2009)
A real pain in the neck (Feb. 5, 2009)
Wellness for the whole body (Feb. 3, 2009)
What do you do, anyway? (Feb. 3, 2009)
Meeting your chiropractor (Jan. 28, 2009)
Is chiropractic care safe? (Jan. 22, 2009)
The benefits of choosing a registered massage therapist (Jan. 20, 2009)
Checking references (Jan. 19, 2009)
A visit to the massage therapist (Jan. 15, 2009)
How to find a good chiropractor (Jan. 14, 2009)
A visit to the physiotherapist (Jan. 14, 2009)
How to find a physiotherapist (Jan. 11, 2009)
How to find a massage therapist (Jan. 10, 2009)
The cost of care (Jan. 8, 2009)
What do you do, anyway? (Jan. 5, 2009)
A real pain in the neck (Jan. 5, 2009)
Wellness for the whole body (Jan. 3, 2009)