Matzoh–the unleavened bread that Jews consume this time of year–can be either your Moses or your Pharoah, depending on how it’s clothed. Continue reading
Epsom Salts: Poop Away
Got problems with constipation?
Try soaking in a bath with Epsom salts. They fill your pores with magnesium, a mineral that triggers peristalsis. Say what? Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Fukushima! Canada’s Gift to You
Five years after the world’s most recent nuclear disaster, the plume of waters carrying Fukushima’s cesium has started hitting North America’s Pacific northwest. How safe are our fish? Continue reading
Open Your Heart for V-Day
Here’s the best gift you can give yourself and others this Valentine’s Day: Open your heart. Continue reading
Beware the Blue Light District
Is your love affair with computers making you want to party all night? Continue reading
Beans and Greens for a Healthy New Year
Back in the darker days of American history, African Americans brought in the new year with Hoppin’ John, a dish made from beans and greens. What a great idea, say the authors of “Becoming Vegan,” an award-winning guide to plant-based diets. Continue reading
Is your Ponytail Causing Headaches?
Whoa, nelly. My hairdresser claims that wearing a ponytail the wrong way can put pressure on your head and cause headaches. Continue reading
Got stuffy nose?
Here’s a trick I discovered in early adolescence: Continue reading
Nelson Mandela’s Eternal Wisdom
Here’s my favorite Mandiba quote:
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A Gift Idea for Yoga Lovers

Looking for something sublime yet cheap to fill these long, dark nights of impending winter? Continue reading

