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December 02 2014 – Raji Kalra
Gorgeous Protective Cocoa Nut Butter!
Cocoa Nut Butter… one of the most ‘feel good’ ingredients I’ve come across. Who doesn’t love the smell and taste of chocolate? Not only is this butter delish, but it is also 1 of 3 approved barrier ingredients recognized by the FDA. The other two are Dimethicone and Allantoin. Here’s some quick notes on Dimenticone and Allantoin. You may...
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December 02 2014 – Raji Kalra
Sensitive Skin
So often, I’m asked about how to treat sensitive skin. The issues usually revolve around eczema and psoriasis and sometimes, skin that just flares up every time there’s a change in temperature, or even emotional state! My daughter Kristen has skin that is like this, and my own partner Nancy can’t put almost anything on her skin without it flaring...
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December 02 2014 – Raji Kalra
Stretch The Soul
Stretch The Soul is an annual charitable event held at Eagle’s Nest Golf Club on July 14, 2013. STS is a Yogathon event that is geared to raise funds for CAMH. This year’s event is held in memory of Fred Degasperis. I hope that you can join this fundraiser. Mental health is still one of those topics that people are...
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December 02 2014 – Raji Kalra
Babies and Environmental Damage
All parents want the best for their child. At the very minimum, we all want to to keep our kids safe. It’s not an easy task tough, as every day our kids are exposed to so much-both seen and unseen. As parents, we can only act on information we know. That’s why when I came across this study published by...
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December 02 2014 – Raji Kalra
New Starts
This time of the year really feels like the true “New Year”, where many of us have wrapped up our summer vacation, and have settled into a new routine for the fall…or “New Year”. For our little ones, there is a new school year that brings along with it new best friends, new routines, new teachers, and yes, even new...
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December 02 2014 – Raji Kalra
Spring Finally!
Like most everyone else, I’m relieved that Spring is here. Last night I went for a walk with Roxy (my 11 year old labradoodle), and within 1 block came across kids playing street hockey, 2 couples jogging, and 2 other people walking their dogs. By the time I reached Yonge Street, I noticed the patio tables out, umbrellas up, and...
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December 02 2014 – Raji Kalra
Sunscreen Labels: Understanding UVA, UVB, and SPF
I’ll start off by saying, I love the sun. When Nancy Toran, Kristen Rogers and I were in California just a few months ago, I kept thinking how wonderful it is to wake up every morning and see a bright blue sky and the sun shining. It was glorious. Now that the Spring is here in Canada, we are...
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December 02 2014 – Raji Kalra
Sunscreen: Understanding “Active Ingredients”
Sunscreen labels will often have “Active Ingredients” listed somewhere and then either “Inactive Ingredients” or just “Ingredients”. Confusing right? “Active Ingredients” are the principal ingredients that protect your skin from ultraviolet rays (UVA/UVB) by either absorbing the UV rays, or reflecting the UV rays. “Inactive Ingredients” are essentially everything else that goes into your lotion. Look for great inactive ingredients...
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December 02 2014 – Raji Kalra
DIY Sun Protection: Oils with High and Natural SPF
Mother Nature. She gives us everything we need. This is not to say that the natural sunscreens with lab tested SPF are not necessary, important, and valuable. They are! However, there are a number of oils that are available organically and have natural sun blocking properties. I personally love them for my face and body because they are so easy...
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December 01 2014 – Raji Kalra
Earth Day – Oh Beautiful Canada!
Canada – so gorgeous! We are not only blessed with the 3rd largest fresh water supply in the World, but also huge natural resources. We were all taught in school how important our water supply is to our survival. It fact, fresh clean water is a fundamental human right. Across the Country today we have kids and parents involved in...
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