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Resolution No. 1: Cut out ALL carbs. Resolution No. 2: Run for two hours EVERY day. Resolution No. 3: STOP making resolutions you can't keep!

So many people set themselves up for failure at the beginning of each new year, by attempting to change their lifestyles in ways that just aren't realistic. Remember that leading a more healthy lifestyle doesn't always mean making huge changes to your routine...

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Are Folk Cures Real?
Over the years we've heard from several readers who have shared stories of being healed by people who are sometimes referred to as "charmers." In particular, we are often regaled with tales of seemingly ordinary people who are said to have the ability to "charm away" warts. We recently revisited this topic in Downhome ("Their Mysterious Ways," October 2012 issue) inspiring reader Austin Elliott of Mount Pearl to call us with his own story of

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How to Keep a Food Journal
By Kirsten Joy

Keeping a written record of your snacks and meals is an important aspect of mindful eating. It builds awareness of what you put in your body, and therefore can be a helpful method of weight loss. Here are some simple tips for maintaining a food journal.

� Make sure your food journal is portable so you're encouraged to bring it everywhere - no one wants to lug a three-ring binder

The fireweed is a medicinal plant that many people once prized for its anti-inflammatory properties. It was used as a poultice to draw out infections, as a mouthwash to soothe sore gums, and was used to treat skin problems such as diaper rash.

Medicinal Plants in Modern Times
Throughout history, plants have been used as food to nourish us, as shelter to house us, and as medicine to heal us. And while many people may believe this latter use is no longer relevant in our modern world, the healing properties of many plants remain vital even today. For example:

� More than 40% of prescription drugs dispensed in Canada contain at least one active ingredient derived from plant material.

� Called

Some Like it Hot
In May, the Moksha Hot Yoga studio in St. John's - the first and only studio in the province to specialize in hot yoga - held their Open House Sangha Soiree to spread the word that hot yoga has come to Newfoundland. Studio owner Jill Holden says, "Sangha means community. Our Sangha Soiree theme for the Open House party allowed people a chance to learn more about our new and growing community and to help

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Surviving in the Water
By Wayne Young

For the past 20 years I've been tasked with the arduous responsibility of completing the annual provincial drowning statistical reviews. And year after year, I am concerned by the high number of drowning victims in Newfoundland and Labrador - and the lack of safety being practiced, which leads to these tragedies.

We continue to witness far too many water-related fatalities in our province. I often wonder why so many of

Funds for Healthy Communities
Every year money ($700,000 for this fiscal year) is earmarked to help Newfoundland and Labrador communities get, and remain, healthy, and getting access to funding is not about knowing how to draft a great proposal.

"Communities are doing amazing stuff with the funding they are getting, but not everyone knows it exists," says Glendora Boland, provincial Nutrition Consultant with the Department of Health and Community Services. "So, now we're going out to communities

Would you Know What to Do?
Imagine this: You and a friend sit down to eat at a restaurant when he or she begins choking. Others in the restaurant rush to your table, but none of them say they know how to help. Would you know what to do? It's a scary thing to think about, but anybody can find themselves in this situation. Consider taking a first-aid course to prepare yourself for this and other emergencies. In the meantime, read

Poison Prevention
Kids are curious creatures. They want to find out the facts about every little thing in life - including things that might harm them.
Poison Prevention Week in Canada is being observed March 14-20 this year, and it's the perfect opportunity to talk to your children about the potential dangers of everyday household products. According to Health Canada, more than half of all incidents with household chemical products involve children. By teaching your kids

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