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Founder/Editor-in-Chief Olivier Felicio

editorialWest Coast Entertainment Director Bonnie Siegler

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Designer Sarah VincettProduction Coordinator Erin Booth

contributorsChrissie Blaze • Christine Cho • Lena Grady Chris Habib • Joyce Johnson • Rahim Kanji

Margot McKinnon • Sarah O’Connor • Donna PaceRebecca Rosenblat • Lulu Vibert

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Stacey Rosenblum • Joseph Saraceno

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Good tidings for great celebrations!This is a great time of year when everyone gets together with friends and family and celebrates the holidays by preparing and eating delicious food. We’re giving the holidays a new meaning. Starting on page 32, we feature full-course meals that will be a hit with all your guests. The chefs who cooked for us have taken care to prepare food that’s healthy and nutritious, as well as enjoyable for everyone. As for gift giving, we’ve got some great ideas to help you out. Eco Chic this month features some intriguing gift ideas for men, women, children and for your home.

To increase your knowledge, we’ve included a special educational piece on krill oil. Did you know that it’s one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids available?

I encourage you also to sign up for our newsletter so you can get advice directly from the professionals. Please post your questions so the answers can be shared, get exclusive health tips, enjoy special product information, and be part of the Viva community.

Happy holidays!

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Cover storyJessiCa alba

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iN every issUe

17 eco chic holiday gift guide

26 eco News

27 balaNced speNdiNg

64 health eXpeRt

86 beauty eXpeRt

96 teRMiNology

97 gRoceRy basKet

98 hoRoscopes

features

C o N t e N t s

31 | seNsatioNal holiday feasts

Delicious recipes and décor tips

54 | eNeRgy KicK-staRteRs

get moving and get happy

56 | KNocKiNg out Muscle paiN

strategies to lessen the aches

60 | juggliNg act

Balancing work, family and your health

62 | MediciNal teas

Top healing drinks

84 | MaKiNg eyes

give yourself holiday allure

92 | iNteR-faith holidays

Relationship survival guidelines

94 | ViVa italia!

fall in love with italian hospitality

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page 58celeb health:jeannie maipage 17

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65 What’s in your fridge? Rose Reisman

74 Balanced living Rosie MacLennan Kathleen Robertson Jodi Lynn O’Keefe

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84 Beauty tips Smouldering smoky eyes

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92 relationships Inter-faith holiday celebrations

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page 76kathleen robertson

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54 health tips Cold-weather energizing

56 feature Punching out pain

58 celeB health Jeannie Mai

60 feature Juggling health priorities


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JOSEPH SARACENO

As an accomplished photographer, Joseph Saraceno continues to push the boundaries of contemporary photography, always striving to capture the ultimate image. Recognized internationally, Saraceno’s work covers a broad spectrum from fashion to product photography. In this issue, he shot our food feature on page 32.

ROB DITTMER

Design guru Rob Dittmer is the founder of � ree Event Planning and Design Inc. Previously, he was the lead event planner at Holt Renfrew. He’s also worked with global companies such as Club Monaco, Yahoo! Canada and Microsoft. Dittmer designed the elegant table setting for our food feature on page 32.

PAUL BOEHMER

Chef Paul Boehmer’s commitment to fi ne cuisine spans more than two decades, including stints at Scaramouche, Bistro 990, Opus Restaurant, Escabèche, Ultra Supper Club and � e Spoke Club—all in Toronto. Now, as Chef and owner of Boehmer restaurant, he continues the culinary traditions of his early career, off ering aff ordable upscale dishes. Chef Boehmer was the guest chef for our fantastic food feature on page 32.

Behind the scenesIt was a blistering 38-degree day in Los Angeles and a few degrees even warmer in the Beverly Hills canyons where Viva’s November photo shoot took place. Still, with the Santa Ana winds blowing hot, Jessica Alba kept her cool throughout the day, and even kicked it up a notch when her two young daughters showed up for a quick visit. Alba’s lack of glossy, glam veneer was a refreshing reminder that this really famous person is just a normal, regular working mom whose occupation means getting camera ready.

CHRISSIE BLAZE

Chrissie Blaze, our resident astrologer, loves to travel the globe. She’s originally from England, where she fi rst learned astrology at the Faculty of Astrological Studies. In 2008, she relocated to Michigan with her husband Gary, where she’s in the process of writing her ninth book. Blaze’s passions include travelling to sacred sites, hiking up holy mountains from Scotland to California and hosting her radio show. Find out what’s in store for you this holiday season, on page 98.

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Jennifer HopfPosition at Viva Editorial InternOn balanced living Being a Libra, I should know a thing or two about staying balanced. Working toward fulfilling my dream of becoming a writer, while still forced to slave away at a mundane second job to pay the bills, can take up a lot of time and energy. To keep from burning out, I have to make sure to get some “me time.” One of my favourite places to unwind is the kitchen. I find channeling my inner Rachael Ray very therapeutic, and I love to experiment with new recipes. Not only does cooking help me to relax, it ensures my boyfriend and I eat nutritious meals—and as a bonus, we save money by staying in to eat. This keeps my diet and my budget in balance. Finding pleasure in the simple things is the best way to neutralize stress: Taking in a breath of crisp air on a fall day, sinking into a hot bath, laughing about old times with the girls, or tearing up over a good book. I allow myself to indulge in what makes me happy. I also try to get enough sleep and stay close to the family and friends who keep me going and make it all worthwhile.

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Birch for Back comfort Even the sleekest furniture pieces can be environmentally friendly.

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rEflEct on this This one-of-a-kind reclaimed wood mirror doubles as a work of art, constructed from varying types of 80-year-old barn wood. All colours are original and naturally aged. Created in Windsor,

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1. Shopping getS wild It doesn’t get much more Canadian than this handsome moose tote, part of the Canadian Wildlife and Nature Collection based on our country’s remarkable landscape. The side pocket of the bag is perfect for carrying flowers or a bottle of wine, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the World Wildlife Foundation. (Me+You, $34)

2. healthy brewS Ward off the shivers all winter long as you sip on these nicely flavoured teas. They’re not only calming and aromatic—they’re also great for boosting your health. Yogi Tea (1 box, 16 tea bags, $4.99)

3. a Sharp ideaMade from recycled, used newspapers, these colourful pencils showcase endangered animals

in all their wild glory. Ideal as stocking stuffers or quick gifts to your friends’ children, they’re easy to use and hard to lose. (O’Bon, $9 for a pack of 2)

4. not Stumped on Style These delightful Handmade Candle Holders are crafted from dead standing juniper trees from Golden, British Columbia. The naturally weathered and knotted wood has a striking marbleized colour and rich aroma. (WoodaCooda, $15.81)

5. go cocoa loco With an array of tantalizing flavours to please everyone from chocolate lovers to occasional indulgers, these bars won’t last long! Certified organic, fair trade and kosher. Camino Fair Trade Chocolate Bars (100 g, $4.69 each)

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6. SeedS of friendShip Say “thank you” in a way that lets the recipient watch your appreciation grow—literally. These cards are made from post-consumer materials and contain seeds that blossom into beautiful wildflowers when planted. Fresh Flowers Plantable Thank You Card Set (Botanical PaperWorks, $24.95)

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8. Wrap it up!Wrap those presents without feeling guilty about using so much paper. Cascades makes rustic, yet pretty wrapping paper in Canada from 100 per cent recycled paper. The rolls come without a cardboard core, to save on packaging. (4, 10 metre rolls, $12)

9. tea timeYou don’t have to be a tea granny to enjoy these intensely flavourful teas. They’re easily brewed up for quiet evenings or high-speed mornings. Try the festive flavours. Four O’clock Tea (1 box, 16 tea bags, $3.89)

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Miranda Lambert (a Viva cover celebrity this year) gave

her time and talent to headline the 5th annual Cause for

the Paws charity concert in Texas, which raised more

than $205,000 in donations for the animal-shelter fund.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers recently collaborated

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826 National non-profi t organization that

inspires inner city kids to write creatively

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Nicole Kidman manned the phones during the Gold Week Telethon benefi tting the Sydney Children’s Hospital in Australia. She also contributed $100,000 of her own money toward the $2.5 million that was raised at the telethon.

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Vanilla thrillerNo doubt about it: A splash of vanilla fl avouring can make almost any dessert taste amazing—bread pudding, muffi ns, pancakes, and of course, ice cream—all get an added kick from this tropical spice. Choose either whole vanilla pods that contain the beans used as fl avouring, or vanilla extract, the liquid, more convenient form. Originally cultivated in Mexico, vanilla beans have anti-infl ammatory and pain relieving properties.

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(See recipe on page 35)

Beauty, comfort, style and delicious taste come together for

an elegant holiday feastcreative direction by lulu vibert

photography by joseph saraceno @ judy inc. food creation by paul boehmer

table decor and set design by rob dittmer at three eventsphotography assisting by adnan saciragic • creative direction assisting by cora kouchak

boehmer restaurant assisting by kristen edmonds • decor assisting by liza garreton

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Boehmer' s Baby Beet Salad(See recipe on page 35)

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Roasted But ternut Squash Soup


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Boehmer’s Baby Beet Salad

6 of each: red, yellow and candy cane baby beets10 ounces (300 ml) of goat cheese1 small container of baby arugula1 bunch of chives, choppedSalt and pepper to taste

For the vinaigrette ⅓ cup (80 ml) cranberry plum vinegar¾ cup (180 ml) vegetable oil1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped shallots

1. In three separate pots, boil beets for 20-25 minutes. Place under cold running water. Once cool, peel the beets with your hands. (To prevent your skin from staining, wear rubber gloves). Quarter the beets and place them in a mixing bowl.

2. Make vinaigrette by mixing the cranberry plum vinegar, vegetable oil and chopped shallots.

3. In two separate bowls, generously—and gently—coat beets and baby arugula with vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Place arugula on the plates first. Gently toss beets and place them in the centre of the baby arugula. Top each with a dollop of goat cheese and sprinkle with chopped chives.

(ServeS 4)roasted Butternut Squash Soup

1 large butternut squash (or 2 small)1 tablespoon (15 ml) melted butter1 medium onion, very finely diced1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter3 cups (720 ml) chicken stock1 cup (240 ml) 35% creamCinnamon, to taste (about ¼-½ teaspoon (1.25 – 2.5 ml)¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) Maldon sea salt¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup½ cup whipped (118 ml) cream (garnish)2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup2 tablespoons (30 ml) pancetta thinly sliced (sautéed until crispy)

1. Cut butternut squash lengthwise and remove seeds. Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C). Brush insides and outsides of squash halves with vegetable oil, season with salt and pepper and place, cut sides down, on cookie sheet or in roasting pan. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until squash is tender.

2. In a large saucepan, melt butter and add finely diced onion. Cook until onion is softened. Remove from heat until squash is finished cooking.

3. When squash is cooked, remove from oven and spoon it out into the saucepan with the butter and onion, discarding the squash skin. Add enough chicken stock to the saucepan to cover the squash by about one inch (2.5 cm). Return to heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. Add maple syrup, salt, black pepper and a pinch of cinnamon.

4. Puree with a hand blender or a bit at a time in a regular blender. Now, add as much 35% cream as desired to the soup. Cook over low heat just until warmed through (do not boil). Salt and pepper to taste.

5. Garnish with whipped cream and crispy pancetta.

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Ontario-Grown Chanteclaire Rouge Chicken


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Banana Bread Pudding(See recipe on page 39)

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Ontario-Grown Chanteclaire Rouge Chicken2 tablespoons (30 ml) oil2 cloves garlic, crushed with their skins on2 Chanteclaire Rouge Chickens cut in half, or 4 chicken breasts, skin onSea salt and freshly ground black pepperA few sprigs of thymeLemon juice4 tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil3 large shallots peeled and finely sliced¼ cup (60 ml) dry white wine1 cup (240 ml) chicken stock¼ cup (60 ml) 35% cream2 heirloom carrots peeled and sliced on an angle about a half- inch thick2 parsnips peeled and sliced on an angle about a half-inch (1.25 cm) thick12 fingerling potatoes12 Brussel sprouts

For the chicken1. Preheat the oven to 425˚F (218˚C). Infuse the oil with the

garlic in an ovenproof pan over medium heat for 2 minutes, and then season the chicken with the sea salt and black pepper. Fry the chicken, skin side down, in the oil with the thyme until the skin is golden and crisp.

2. Turn the chicken over, add butter to the pan, and sear the other side while spooning the melted butter and oil over for 1-2 minutes. Turn the chicken over again, so that the skin is facing upwards, then roast for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

For the sauce1. Heat a little olive oil in a pan and sauté the shallots and garlic

for 5-6 minutes until golden. Add the wine and chicken stock, and boil for 8-10 minutes until reduced by half. Add the cream and simmer until thickened to the consistency of single cream. Pass through a sieve and season; return the sauce to the pan. Add thyme last.

2. Put the chicken aside while you reheat the sauce. Place chicken halves or slice each chicken breast in two horizontally. Arrange on warm plates, pour sauce around and spoon on the vegetables.

For the root vegetables1. Parboil potatoes in salted water for 3 minutes, and then add

the rest of the root vegetables for 2 minutes and strain. Place a sauté pan over medium heat, add butter and root vegetables. Sauté until lightly browned, and season with salt and pepper.

Banana Bread Pudding

1 loaf, day-old bread (artisanal preferably) approximately 3 pounds (1.36 kg)8 whole eggs32 fluid ounces (1 litre) whole milk1 ½ cups (192 g) white granulated sugar1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon2 teaspoon (10 ml) vanilla extract4 tablespoon (60 ml) butter (melted)4 ripe bananas

1. Slice bread into 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes, set aside2. In a separate bowl add and mix: eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon,

vanilla extract, melted butter and bananas.3. Combine the sliced bread and wet mixture, and refrigerate for

1 hour (overnight preferably).4. Place the finished mixture into a container for baking.5. Bake at 350˚F (176˚C) for 45 minutes, checking every 15 minutes

for doneness. A knife or skewer will easily slide in and out without residue.

6. Serve warm.

(seRves 10-12)

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Setting a SenSational table

In creating a complete table setting for our

holiday feast, designer Rob Dittmer says his

goal was to make the table appear elegant,

well organized and functional for guests. He

decorated the rustic-looking holiday table

with cork, berries, cabbage, acorns and fresh

greens, with lots of woodsy textures. His idea

was to keep it very “Canadiana chic with items

that are inexpensive and natural, like hand-

painted acorns, fresh greens from the garden

and lots of candlelight to create a soft glow in

the room. I built the centrepieces up high for

dramatic interest.“

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When it's cold outside, food should warm our bodies and spirits, as well as nourish us. That’s what chef Paul Boehmer had in mind when he put together a

feast for our Viva food feature. Each course, from the butternut squash soup, to the Chanteclaire Rouge chicken and the beet salad, and then the mouthwatering bread pudding, is meant to create a pleasurable and comforting experience.

During a rare quiet moment at Boehmer, his spacious warehouse-style restaurant on Toronto's hip Ossington strip, the top chef takes a moment to reflect on his ideas about winter dining and holiday feasts.

"In wintertime, our bodies go into hibernation," he says. "So we have to feed and nourish ourselves to be out in the cold and snow."

Boehmer's favourite winter food is root vegetables such as carrots and beets, with cabbage running a close second.

Eating local

Through all four seasons, he's keenly interested in supporting local farmers. "I try to use local ingredients as much as possible," he says. "I create new menus every week, depending on what's available."

Over his 30-year career in the kitchens of Toronto, Boehmer has stuck with his philosophy of using fresh, unprocessed ingredients and keeping things simple.

"I cook everything from scratch," he says. "People think cooking that way is harder; it's not. It's the best way to eat. You can easily make your own soup—butternut squash, potato, even bean soup…You can go to the supermarket and see what's local and unprocessed. Buy a head of romaine lettuce and chop it up for a salad. Get fresh-cut meat from your local butcher—this is how you should be eating."

a fan of farms

When he gets the chance, Boehmer will go to friends' farms and pick his own vegetables, pulling them right out of the ground and bringing them back to the city to cook in his restaurant. If those vegetables are organic, all the better. He says he tries to use as much organic produce as he can, noting, "You really see a difference in the flavour."

Interestingly, the demand for gluten-free food has not affected Chef Boehmer very much. That's because he doesn't use flour in his sauces. Rather, he makes "all-natural reductions," resulting in more intensely flavoured sauces.

Since he was a teenager, learning coooking techniques like that has been Boehmer's passion. "I love food and I really love cooking it," he says. His father, who was raised in Indonesia on a sugar plantation, was a big influence—he loved to cook, and instilled in the younger Boehmer that it was worthwhile to take the time to cook well, to cook together and to share meals as a family.

"This is how I learned to eat," Boehmer says. "I learned about well-balanced meals, and using lots of vegetables and making salads, and about flavours."

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Noticing that his son at 14 had a knack for cooking, the senior Boehmer suggested that he take it up as a career. However, it wasn't until he was 19 that he came around to the idea. He first cooked for a late-night club crowd at a downtown café, and then, through a family connection, he met up with well-known chef Michael Stadtlander, who gave him the training he needed to move up in the culinary field. After those two apprentice years, Boehmer gained more experience working in some of the best restaurants of Toronto, including Bistro 990, Scaramouche, Opus and Ultra. Now running the show at his own restaurant, Boehmer continues to cook "simple food that people really enjoy."

R oots m a nChef Paul Boehmer cooks with

passion, skill—and a love of beets and carrots

by lynne shuttleworth • photograph by joseph saraceno

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table decor by rob dittmerassistant to creative director: cora kouchak

At the end of a spectacular dinner, enjoy relaxing conversation, and

these delectable desserts

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Pumpkin Tart with Sweetened Whipped Cream,

Cinnamon Sprinkle and Toasted PecansFor the tart dough1 ½ cups (365 ml) all purpose fl our⅛ teaspoon (.5 ml) salt½ cup unsalted butter (120 ml), room temperature¼ (60 ml) cup sugar1 large egg, lightly beaten

1. In a separate bowl, whisk the fl our with the salt. Place the butter in the bowl of your electric mixer and beat until softened. Add sugar and beat until light and fl uff y. Gradually add the egg. Add the fl our mixture all at once and mix just until it forms a ball. Flatten the pastry into a disk, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes or just until fi rm.2. Lightly butter and fl our a 9-inch (23 cm) tart pan with a removable bottom. Once the pastry has chilled, evenly pat onto the bottom and up the sides of the tart pan. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for about 15 minutes.3. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Lightly prick bottom of pastry crust with a fork (this will prevent the dough from puffi ng up as it bakes). Place tart pan on a larger baking pan and bake crust for 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350˚F (176˚C) and continue to bake the crust for 15 minutes or until crust is dry and lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool.

For the fi lling2 cups (480 ml) pumpkin puree¾ cup (177 ml) condensed milk⅛ cup (30 ml) sour cream¾ tsp (375 ml) ground cinnamon¼ tsp (1.25 ml) ground ginger⅛ tsp (.5 ml) allspice1 large egg¼ tsp (1.25 ml) vanilla extract

1. Preheat the oven to 325˚F (160˚C). In a large bowl, whisk everything together until smooth. Fill the par-baked tart shell with the pumpkin pie fi lling. Make sure the fi lling is spread evenly throughout the tart shell. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the fi lling is set.2. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.3. Once cooled, garnish with sweetened whipped cream, cinnamon and toasted pecans.

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Lemon Curd Tart with Toasted Meringue

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Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Buttercream

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With the fall weather here in full force, many of us are looking for ways to boost our energy. And, as the days get shorter, we may start to feel run-down and de-energized.

Do the seasons affect your energy level? It’s natural to want to stay warm and cozy during the winter months; however, this does not mean you should feel you have no energy and want to sleep more. Once you’ve determined that your lack of energy is not related to any medical condition, it’s time to focus on diet, lifestyle and supplements.

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brown rice and high-fi bre foods—these boost energy levels by minimizing blood sugar swings

• Avoid foods and beverages that drain your energy, such as fatty, sugary snacks, salty snacks and alcohol (maximum of one glass of red wine daily)—and limit caff eine beverages to no more than two to three cups per day


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ENLIVENING LIFESTYLE CHANGES:

• Take some “me” time• Give yourself regular work breaks—get up, walk around, take deep breaths and stretch• Take power naps • Exercise regularly • Go outside during daylight hours• Get lots of sleep in a well-ventilated room

SUPPLEMENTS TO PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP:

• High-potency multivitamin and mineral complex• B complex• Vitamin C• Iron: Check with your doctor to see if you’re defi cient• Coenzyme Q10• Zinc• Magnesium• Panax ginseng: To avoid potential

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Boosting certain vitamins, minerals and amino acids can help relieve aches and pains by brian davies, bsc, nd

Muscle pain, known as “myalgia,” can be a symptom of many different conditions in the body. Sometimes it’s short lived, as a result of

overuse. However, most of my clients are concerned with chronic muscle aches and pains resulting from something more significant.

Sorting out the cause of sore muscles often requires a keen understanding of the body and a thorough evaluation of several different body systems. In most cases, though, natural symptom relief can easily be achieved by boosting certain vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

How’s your alignment?

Structure can play a big part in chronic muscle pain, especially when muscle soreness occurs only on one side or is localized to a specific area of the body. A structural analysis may be done by a knowledgeable medical professional, involving body measurements to determine

ways to improve overall posture. Repetitive strain on a certain muscle group from improper posture can result in irritation. This irritation can be prevented when the body is in better alignment.

time to evaluate

Chronic muscle pain in both sides of the body or in more than a few muscle groups is likely an indication of more than misalignment. People who have chronic muscle soreness may need a more thorough evaluation to determine the cause of their discomfort. Evaluations should be performed by a professional who understands functional medicine; they’ll look for immunological and/or hormonal causes of chronic muscle pain.

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Key nutrients for muscle pain

NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTAL DOSE AND USE TARGET RESPONSE NATURAL SOURCES AND CONCERNS

Magnesium

300-600 mg per day in

divided doses away from

calcium and food

Dramatic relief of muscle pain

and cramps in almost all cases

Vegetables

Caution: may cause diarrhea

Potassium 1 mg per dayImproves muscle cramping

when defi cientVegetables, nuts and meat

Calcium500 mg per day away from

magnesium

May help relieve cramping in

some peopleVegetables and nuts

Taurine1,000-3,000 mg per day

away from food

May relieve muscle cramping in

some peopleMeat and seafood

L-Carnitine500-2,000 mg per day away

from food

May help with certain types of

muscle painMeat and seafood

B vitamins Vitamin B complex 100

with food

Found to relieve muscle

cramping in some peopleMeat, grains and nutritional yeast

Vitamin D32,000-5,000 IU per day if

defi cient

May improve muscle weakness

and painFish and seafood

Arginine3,000-6,000 mg per day

away from foodImproves circulation to muscles Meat, nuts and grains

infl ammation and pain. Muscles also need a large amount of blood fl ow to keep up with waste elimination and oxygen requirements. Protein and vegetables have the macronutrients that our bodies need to support circulation and muscle function.

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Breaking down proteins and extracting minerals requires a healthy digestive system and adequate stomach acid production. When supplements support a noticeable reduction in muscle pain in the presence of a healthy diet, it may be that you are not breaking down and absorbing your nutrients properly. In cases like this, a trial of digestive enzymes and stomach acid replacement, in the form of betaine hydrochloric acid, may be worth looking into.

Some specifi c key nutrients involved in muscle repair and function are the minerals magnesium, calcium, potassium and zinc. All the B vitamins, along with vitamins C, D, E and co-enzyme Q10 (also known as ubiquinone), are also important in supporting muscle health.

Specifi c amino acids that help with circulation and improve muscle function and repair are taurine, glutamine, arginine, carnitine, methionine, creatine and the branched chain amino acids, leucine, isoleucine and valine.

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Standing 5’4” tall, Jeannie Mai talks big when it comes to her own health and empowering women

with style and fashion tips. � e host and style expert from Style Network’s How Do I Look?, Mai has developed and coined the term “Wearapy” to inspire and boost self-esteem through colours, patterns and trends usually found in your own closet.

“I think women are so multifaceted with many diff erent challenges and daily responsibilities that it can lead to stressful lives,” says the California native. “I truly believe if somebody is feeling lethargic, unmotivated and generally blah, that a beautiful, vibrant yellow or a citrus melon will inject energy into her day and make others respond to her diff erently.”

RED FOR PRESENTATIONS

� e same can be said for wearing appropriate colours and patterns in the workplace. “When I’m pitching a new concept, I wear something passionate like purple or red if I want to stand in front of people for a presentation,” Mai says. “Red lips even make a big diff erence.” In Ayurveda, practitioners use coloured light and fabric to heal energy imbalances that are causing specifi c health problems. Bright reds actually cheer up depressed people and make them feel more energetic, outgoing and ready to move, wihout fatigue.

“Making sure I stock my closet and my mentality with bright, rousing colours and textures helps me stay empowered while striking a balanced lifestyle,” she continues. Confessing to a 5- to 10-pound weight fl uctuation “depending on if I’m working in front of the camera,” Mai just likes to feel healthy. To maintain her weight, a thrice-weekly one-and-a-half mile hike keeps her in balance. Plus, she incorporates walks into her daily routine.

“Today I’m meeting my manager, so I’m walking to the offi ces. If I’m hiking or

walking enough, I feel refreshed and focused. � e number weight isn’t as important to me as my clothing weight.”

BANISHING LETHARGY

Six years ago, Mai omitted gluten from her diet due to symptoms ranging from extreme lethargy requiring afternoon naps, to eczema. “I also had sleepless nights and mood swings. I’m not saying eliminating gluten totally healed my eczema or other symptoms, but a woman needs to access what is correct for her blood type and body type.”

Mai’s nutritional staples run the gamut from dark green vegetables such as broccoli or Brussels sprouts to Beanitos. “I also love dark chocolate, so there’s that in my kitchen plus macaroons because they are wheat free,” she says. “And I love King Arthur pancake batter. Ribs, chicken and a nice glass of wine…I eat a lot of protein and grilled vegetables.”

Research backs up Mai’s chocolate love, showing that eating high-quality chocolate 1-2 times a week is good for the heart.

IT’S A CINCH

If Mai is feeling particularly good about her body, she will pull out one of her favourite “Stop staring” dresses or a maxi dress. “Cinching a maxi is very important because every woman has a waistline. Sometimes I don’t want something to cinch me—then I’ll put it low and give it a blouson feel,” she says.

So what are her must-haves before leaving the house every day? “A kiss from my husband,” she says, blushing, “accessories to bring my outfi t together and make it look diff erent from another person who might be wearing the same dress or ensemble…and a pair of fl ats. I don’t think it’s healthy to walk around all day in heels. It’s all about feeling healthy.”

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s a practicing naturopathic doctor and a new mom, Dr. Corinne Brown of Brownroots Wellness in Beamsville,

Ontario understands how challenging it can be to find a balance between work, family life and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

“Lack of time is an obstacle to everyone trying to live the optimal lifestyle,” Brown acknowledges. “It impacts all aspects of health—not enough time to shop and cook the way you want, not enough time to sleep…or exercise the way you want, not to mention adding variety and excitement to your diet and exercise routine so they don’t become mundane!”

It’s common to feel like you’re dropping a lot of balls as you attempt to juggle all your responsibilities along with your commitment to a healthy lifestyle. There are, after all, only so many hours in the day, and even the best plans sometimes get derailed. Especially at this time of year, when the holidays begin squeezing schedules even more, you may feel overwhelmed by your giant “to-do” list.

Tackling Time crunches

If things are getting too busy, and you don’t know how you’re going to fit everything in, here are some simple tips to see you through:

The Internet, a great source of healthy recipes and workout tips, can also be a key source of support when your commitment to health is under strain. Look for blogs that cater to women like you who are trying to do it all. Reading about other women’s struggles and successes can provide inspiration and insight. A good place to start is www.vivamagonline.com.

Smartphone apps are another cool tool. Whether it’s an app that makes it easier to eat well on the go, such as “Is That Gluten Free?” or one that teaches you how to meditate, such as Headspace, apps offer personalized instruction and feedback when and where you need it most.

“I try to steer my patients toward dairy-free, sugar-free and sometimes even gluten-free diets, and I give them a 90/10 rule,”

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says Brown. “As long as they are eating responsibly 90 per cent of the time, then they can treat themselves and indulge little cravings the other 10 per cent of the time.

“If you use that as a general rule for all areas of health so that 90 per cent of the time you eat healthily, get eight hours of sleep and exercise 45 minutes a day, then the other 10 per cent won’t have much of an impact at all because you are in an overall state of balanced health.”

Managing stress is a key component of a healthy lifestyle, so don’t let your good intentions backfi re. Brown encourages her patients to be kind to themselves when things don’t go as planned.

“Being stressed out is worse for your health than not going for that run,” she says. “Be realistic about the things you can and cannot do, and make peace with them. No one is perfect, so try to focus on the things you are doing to make yourself healthier.”

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I have had the privilege of practicing naturopathic medicine for the past nine years. During that time I have come to use herbal medicines in many different dosage forms: tinctures, capsules

and tablets, topical creams and teas. There is a selection of herbs that I only prescribe in tea form. I have found tea to be the best method of delivery for a number of herbs, providing reliable, safe and cost effective relief for several common health concerns. Some of my favourite teas are described below.

Licorice

Licorice has a long history of use for a wide array of gastrointestinal problems. It is available in many different dosage forms, yet tea remains my favourite method for prescribing this herb. Licorice tea is appropriate for acid reflux, gas/bloating/cramping, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel diseases and generalized gastrointestinal discomfort. Licorice is also the herb of choice for the treatment of “adrenal fatigue,” a state more prevalent in today’s society, brought about by chronic stress. There is an aspect of caution with licorice; long-term use can cause blood pressure to rise. Anyone with high blood pressure should not drink licorice tea. If you are drinking licorice tea, you should have your blood pressure assessed on at least a monthly basis.

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A very large and strong body of science supports the role of ginger for the treatment of nausea. While many of the studies use ginger capsules, or dried ginger, ginger tea likewise delivers incredible

references:

Asl MN, Hosseinzadeh H. Review of pharmacological effects of Glycyrrhiza sp. and its bioactive compounds. Phytother Res. 2008 Jun;22(6):709-24.

Chaiyakunapruk N, Kitikannakorn N, Nathisuwan S, Leeprakobboon K, Leelasettagool C. The efficacy of ginger for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting: a meta-analysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Jan;194(1):95-9.

Matthews A, Dowswell T, Haas DM, Doyle M, O'Mathúna DP. Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010 Sep 8;(9):CD007575.

Valussi M. Functional foods with digestion-enhancing properties. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2012 Mar;63 Suppl 1:82-9.

benefits for nausea. Fortunately, much of the science validates ginger for a very important population: pregnant women. The benefit is not limited to pregnancy, as ginger relieves nausea of virtually any cause. I especially like to prescribe ginger for nausea associated with chemotherapy. Using powdered ginger in a tea bag, or boiling chunks of fresh ginger for about 10 minutes, both work equally well for making the tea.

chamomiLe and PePPermint

These two herbs in combination as a tea benefit a wide array of gastrointestinal concerns, most significantly for managing constipation. I instruct patients to place a bag of each tea into a mug, add boiling water, then leave the tea bags in the mug the entire time they drink the tea.

This tea is not an immediate solution for constipation. Instead, drinking the tea once or twice per day will resolve constipation, and prevent it from coming back, over a period of days. It usually takes two to three days for the tea to kick in. It does not work like classic laxatives, which force water into the colon. Instead, chamomile and peppermint relax the muscle layer that lines the colon. Tenseness of this muscle layer is the most common cause of constipation, and chamomile and peppermint provide a gentle solution for relaxing this important muscle. I will often combine this tea with a recommendation for low dose magnesium supplementation: as little as 100 mg of magnesium per day, up to 300 mg of magnesium per day. The tea alone will resolve most cases of constipation. The tea plus magnesium has resolved even the most difficult and stubborn cases of constipation.

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What is your take on chronic fatigue? I am tired all the time and wonder if I have it. Is it stress-related?

– Marie, Kingston, Ont.

Dear Marie, With chronic fatigue syndrome, it’s important to work with an experienced healthcare provider who understands functional medicine and how to manage your expectations. Stress can definitely lead to chronic levels of fatigue through the depletion of certain nutrients and resulting hormone imbalances. Emotional and physical stress can cause exhaustion. It’s a good idea to have a laboratory work-up that includes testing for nutrients, along with evaluation for rheumatic diseases, hormonal imbalances, immunological imbalances, including an antibody differential and white blood cell differential, liver function, electrolytes and kidney function. Hormones to focus on include a complete thyroid panel and the adrenal hormone DHEA-S. Further testing for hormone function may be done through a salivary hormone panel, which tests your cortisol levels over the course of a day, along with your sex hormone levels.

If all this comes up clear, further evaluation should look at cellular function, food allergies and digestive function.

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n a trip to Disneyland with her parents when she was just six years old, Jessica Alba uncannily articulated what would prove to be her adult passion.

“My parents took a video of me saying I was a modern woman, a feminist, and was going to stand up for all women because we can prove we’re better than men in certain areas,” says the mother of two daughters, Honor (4) and Haven (1) with husband Cash Warren. “I was way too young to be talking about that stuff. At six you have a different focus, though I’ve always championed causes for women and children.”

In fact, Alba’s passion for social justice has led to several trips to Capitol Hill to testify in front of Congress for the Safe Chemicals Act, while serving as current spokesperson for the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Coalition.

At 31, she’s come a long way from showing off her figure in films such as Fantastic Four, Sin City and Machete. She even cofounded The Honest Company, which sells eco-friendly baby products and environmentally friendly goods for the home. It was a load of laundry that spurred her search for greener commodities and a stylish line of nontoxic essentials.

Allergies And AsthmA

“I broke out in hives and had a sneezing attack due to the baby detergent I was using,” explains Alba who, as a child, suffered from severe allergies and asthma. “It was the catalyst for me to start research into what eco and green really meant. I found the link between certain ingredients and the harmful ramifications on the health of our children and ourselves.”

As a child growing up in Southern California, Alba had been in and out of hospital for everything from a collapsed lung to pneumonia to a kidney operation before she was 10. “Anything with seeds, certain nuts, dust, fresh fruits and vegetables” are substances that began to trigger her allergy attacks. However, as she matured, she started keeping a mental note of when and where these attacks took place.

no Additives

“I realized it was the preservatives, nitrates, sulfates in the foods—what was added or sprayed on the fresh foods. So I eat organically now, and I’m fine,” Alba says. In particular, The Honest Company has a food wash to rid produce of chemicals. “It’s knowing your environment inside and outside the home that is important.”

Alba takes her own and her family’s health seriously; however, she’s not fanatical about what everyone eats. “We eat French fries and hamburgers, make cookies together. We eat like normal people—I just use better quality ingredients: no unbleached white flour, no high fructose corn syrup, no highly processed foods or anything that’s genetically modified or watered down. I try to keep everything natural.”


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Nutritional staples in the Alba-Warren household run the gamut from grains and legumes to fresh organic produce. “During the summer months, we do a lot of grilled meats and big salads…we love avocados. When it’s cooler weather, I do a roasted chicken, maybe Indian food.”

Even though she has an eye-popping, curvy 5’7” figure that looks as good in jeans and tee as in a Donatella Versace gown, Alba, surprisingly, does go for periods of time when she doesn’t work out.

Time for The kids

“I really don’t like a fitness regimen,” she readily admits with a laugh. “It’s just hard for me to dedicate that much time to myself. When I was pregnant—gaining over 60 pounds with Honor—it was easier because I would do yoga and feel like I was doing something good for my baby. Though I have to say after I was 8½ months pregnant, I didn’t weigh myself anymore. When it’s just for me, selfishly, I have my office, my acting, my husband and my babies. So if I have that extra hour, I usually need to sleep or spend time with my kids.”

With production on Sin City 2 just a few months away, Alba is looking forward to immersing herself in that project. “I’m actually excited because I’ll have to get in shape again for the movie. If it’s not my job, I’m not going to be doing it. So it’ll be circuit training again; that gives me the best results.”

Chilling ouT

Yet when it comes to chilling out, laughter holds centre stage. “I laugh with my kids all the time. I think laughter is incredibly important to your

overall health and relaxation,” Alba says. Other personal leisure pursuits include the occasional mani/pedi, or a glass of wine with girlfriends. “A movie is always nice, and reading, which is something I never really get to do that much—it keeps my mind healthy.”

The impression Alba gives is that this confident woman knows she sets fashion trends, is aware her activism influences people, knows her responsibility as a parent, and that she is looked upon as more than an actor preening for the cameras.

“I dress for myself, and it’s taken me a while to get to this place of confidence,” Alba says. “I’m comfortable in my own skin, and I think having perspective on life and the importance of priorities that I didn’t have before has made me feel this way.”

sTruCTure vs. sponTaneiTy

This newly found confidence, for a woman who has received industry awards, along with Golden Globe and Peoples Choice Award nominations, has also enabled Alba to be spontaneous. “I have a lot of structure in my everyday life, so it also allows me to be spontaneous. My career is certainly unplanned.”

What’s not impulsive are her activist interests, which are many and varied. “I’ve been blessed in my life, and I feel it is just part of my duty to serve the public in some way,” Alba says. “Growing up with loving and open-minded parents has been a definite influence on me. They embrace everyone.” She smiles and recalls that day 25 years ago at Disneyland. “I can still remember my mother saying ‘you go baby…that’s my girl.’”

“My parents took a video of me saying i was a modern woman, a feminist, and was going to stand up for all women because we can prove we’re better than men in certain areas.”

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Since arriving home from winning a gold medal in trampoline at the London Olympics this past summer, 23-year-old Rosannagh MacLennan, aka Rosie, has been delivering the

same message to many young Canadians.

“If you believe in yourself, you can make it,” she says.

Since she was little, MacLennan has been very active, participating in a broad spectrum of sports and activities—swimming, water skiing, diving, tennis. She was even a cheerleader at King City Secondary School when she was a student there. She started training as a trampolinist when she was seven, and began competing internationally at age 11. And as an adult, she’s trained hard at pilates, ballet and strength training, among other sports.

“For Olympians, fi ve per cent of the journey is the period up to the Games,” MacLennan says. “Ninety-fi ve per cent is the joy, pain,

sorrow, sweat, all of it, during the years beforehand.”

However, MacLennan is upbeat on those down times. In her blog she has written: “Athletes are confronted with all sorts of challenges on the road to the Olympics: mental, physical and emotional. We have to take each challenge as a part of the journey and a learning experience.”

For those who are not athletes, MacLennan has a message about motivation and how to achieve your goals: “A lot of people talk about wanting to do something. What I am talking about is the level of want. As an athlete, when we reach the point where our muscles ache and we feel like we cannot push anymore, we have to dig deep and fi nd something within to keep us going. In this situation, I have started to literally repeat my goals in my head reminding myself what I am working towards. Our brains can give you that extra strength and resilience,” she writes.

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It’s the simple things in life, like going for a walk, bike riding, having a barbeque, that ultimately make me happy and balanced,” says Kathleen Robertson, co-star in the acclaimed Kelsey Grammer political drama, Boss. The 38-year-old native of

Hamilton, Ontario says chasing happiness is not what life is about; rather, it’s focusing on what’s important and slowing down that bring her joy.

Robertson concentrates on family—husband, and three-year-old son, William—for true balance, happiness and contentment. “We make an effort to turn off the phone, TV and computers, and spend time out in nature. That’s one of the things I miss about the

Canadian lifestyle: spending time in the outdoors. My family still live in Ontario, and every summer we go to my sister’s summer place in Collingwood. There’s

nothing more beautiful than being in Ontario during the summer months.” Research backs up what many people have long thought, that happiness

and health are connected, and that one’s level of happiness really can impact the level of one’s health.

So it’s not surprising to hear Robertson say she shuns gym workouts, opting for regular morning bike rides

with her husband and son. “I was a dancer growing up, and was the girl who literally took jazz, ballet, tap, modern and point about five nights a week. So yoga and Pilates sort of connect that piece of my childhood, and I enjoy doing those. It’s almost more for a mental state than a physical state. They

help me relax and de-stress.”

Green smoothie

Every morning before heading out to bike around Lake Hollywood near her home in the Hollywood hills, Robertson will

drink a green smoothie made with spinach, pear, kale, banana, cilantro, celery, lemon, apple and “a chunk of ginger. They’re

delicious. I’ll even make them when I’m working away from home because I’m not a big breakfast person.” Green smoothies are very nutritious, due to their ratio of about 60 per cent ripe fruit mixed with about 40 per cent greens, making them a complete food because they still have fibre.

To maintain her svelte 5’4” figure, Robertson enjoys a vegetarian-type eating plan, but does eat fish and occasionally chicken. “I love Italian food, so we always buy whole wheat pasta, which I think is much healthier. And we’ve eliminated white sugar in our house and only use agave syrup for sweetener.”

The three-time Gemini-nominated actress and accomplished writer is currently filming her TV show in Chicago. She makes a point that while her professional life brings her great joy, “There’s nothing more amazing knowing that my son and

husband are going to be there when I get home. It still feels like Christmas morning to me.”

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t 17, Jodi Lyn O’Keefe was starring opposite Don Johnson in Nash Bridges. Now, at 33,

the 5’9” former model has just appeared in one episode of TV’s Castle, is starring alongside John Cusack and Nic Cage in upcoming thriller The Frozen Ground, and still finds time to design her own jewellery line, Q Jewelry Designs, with inspiration from her mother.

“I’ve learned how to keep everything in check by not doing too much of one thing and not enough of another,” says O’Keefe on living a balanced lifestyle. “I’m doing pretty good with it all right now.”

Regular steam-heated yoga sessions have helped provide her with meditative time, clear the cobwebs from her head and bring her back inside her own body.

“I want to be my personal best, and the meditation is a great part of it all, allowing everything to settle,” O’Keefe says. “I just feel so much better when I leave.”

Be someone else

Playing a sultry, voluptuous reporter in Castle and a prostitute/madam in The Frozen Ground gives O’Keefe a chance to take on whole new identities. “These roles are so opposite of who I am in real life that it does empower me,” she explains. “It’s a moment for me to step out of my own skin and be this other person.”

Does portraying these women also mean an increase in exercise? “Absolutely,” says O’Keefe, recalling when she was 20 pounds heavier a few years ago. “It was due to lack of discipline, and without really knowing it, I was heavier. So I find I get a little panicky when I know I’m wearing something form-fitting. Like any woman, it’s a little bit of body insecurity, so I step it up with exercise. And I eat a little better too.”

Cooking to relax

Clean, simple eating sometimes proves a challenge for this gourmet cook who finds it relaxing to prepare food in her kitchen for dinner parties.

“Yes, unfortunately, cooking helps de-stress me,” O’Keefe says with a giggle. “Just me and my kitchen. I like the whole process of taking food, turning it into something beautiful and being able to put it in front of people I love.”

O’Keefe sits back for a moment with her two dogs by her side, reflecting on the woman she has become. “I’d say I’m hard working, disciplined and loyal,” she says, quickly adding, “and happy.”

more energy

O’Keefe has shunned red meat for years—for health and moral reasons. “I used to eat it a lot, and I just felt so much better when I stopped. I found a nutritionist, and she said to supplement my diet with protein, so every now and then I’ll eat fish, chicken or turkey. I seem to have more energy this way. I eat mainly fresh vegetables, fish and dairy substitutes like almond milk, rice milk and yogurt.”

She supplements her diet with a women’s one-a-day, plus a probiotic “that helps in overall digestion.” After a lifetime of eating dairy, O’Keefe noticed in her 20s “that I got a little congested and sometimes got a stomachache, though it wasn’t to the point where it completely stopped me from eating it. I just felt bloated and uncomfortable, too.” Since cutting out dairy, those uncomfortable symptoms have subsided.

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The winds of November

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� e E! star says, “After travelling, which I do a lot and even more so around the holidays, I put on bronzer to make me look alive. Planes can dehydrate me and drain my colour. So I always carry bronzer.” Her go-to is Laura Mercier bronzing pressed powder.

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RASHIDA JONES

Jones likes her lips in sultry shades during the cold winter nights and for dramatic holiday looks. Her makeup artist, Byron Williams, fi lls in Jones’ lips with a bold coloured pencil. “I like using Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella,” he says.

THE NATURAL WAY

Keep your lips lush with the nourishing moisture of sunfl ower seed oil and vitamin E. � e creamy colour glides on and protects you from the elements—it’s infused with white and red teas, pomegranate and vitamin C*.

HEIDI KLUM

Klum says, “I’m not really blond, so I colour my hair every four weeks; I probably have the most used and abused hair on the planet.” She uses Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty � erapy Damage & Color Repair Nourishing Conditioner especially to counteract the winter months’ drying eff ects.

THE NATURAL WAY

Feed your hair from the inside out with nourishing and strengthening apple and millet extracts*, amino acids and minerals such as copper. � e secret of these ingredients is that they stop cell death in hair cells and stimulate hair growth.

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sultry, dramatic eye might sound perfect for your next holiday soirée.

However, it’s a look that takes a bit of skill to create. Just ask 27-year-old Cassandra. Her makeup bag is crammed full of mascaras, eyeshadows and different coloured liners, and yet she’s not sure how to take her everyday look from ho-hum to holiday glam and do it with natural products.

We asked a professional, Vancouver-based makeup artist, Hayley Miller, for tips on how to play up the latest trends, naturally.

Start with a baSe

To start, Miller recommends applying a base on your eyelids, prepping them for makeup application. Face or eye cream will help hydrate the area, and will make eye makeup application smoother. Look for products that are tailored to work specifically around the eye if you have sensitivities, and leave time for the skin to absorb the product before you move on to the next step.

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If your eyelids are generally oily, and this causes your shadow to crease, apply an eyeshadow primer—or an overall face primer directly to your lids. � is will create a base for the shadow to stick to, and will keep the shade in place for longer. If your eyelids are generally dry, dab on a cream shadow to act as a base instead, says Miller.

To get that perfect lined look on your lids, use your pinky or ring fi nger and rest it on your cheek to balance your hand so you can draw a straight line or a wing stroke, says Miller.

FEELING ADVENTUROUS?

For a smoky eye, line your lashes with a black or brown pencil, and use a cotton swab to blend the line. Start with the top only if you’re new to the look. If you’re feeling more adventurous, line the bottom and smudge it gently as well, being careful not to overdo it.

A surefi re way to open up your eyes if you’re going glam? Use an eyelash curler. Pump the curler from the base of your lashes to the tips, moving outwards and upwards as you go. � e curl will make you look instantly awake, and a coat of mascara will keep this look in place all day or night.

When it comes to mascara, how much to use depends on the look you want, explains

Miller. If you want to look natural, one or two coats will do. If you’re looking for nighttime drama, opt for three or four coats of product. For serious nights out, false eyelashes are also an option. Individual lashes can be glued to the outer edge of the eyes, or try a set that has diff erent lash lengths within the one lash so it looks like the most natural—albeit enhanced—version of your own.

SENSITIVE TYPES

If your skin is sensitive, look out for irritating ingredients that can often be found in waterproof mascaras or shadows. Look for mineral ingredients, and avoid synthetics, parabens, talc, fragrances or phalates. Check for dermatologist or ophthalmologist approved products, and opt for standardized natural and organic certifi cations such as Eco-Cert. As an alternative, you can look up your products in the Skin Deep Cosmetics Database to discover their chemical content.

Remember, when choosing any of your products, it's important to read the ingredient list, Miller advises. Botanical ingredients can cause sensitivities just as often as chemicals can. Also, never use natural-based products past their expiry or recommended usage time, as there are often fewer preservatives.

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– Marcia, Oshawa, Ont.

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LivingInspiredViva readers share their secrets to attaining optimal health, naturally.

health issue: back strainSymptoms: When I work, I am in the same few positions for several hours a day. After being in practice for 10 years, the strain on my back, neck and shoulders kept getting worse. As I got busier at work, I knew I had to figure out how to solve the problem, and soon. Health recommendations: Consulting with my chiropractor, we identified the problem positions and explored specific movement modifications. I learned techniques that would improve my posture at work, and had some serious relief from the treatments. The results: I gained more than I imagined I would after being assessed and treated by the chiropractor. The adjustments keep me moving well as I continue to work on my new and improved work habits, and I’ve never felt better.

health issue: tonsilitisSymptoms: I had chronic tonsillitis for 1.5 years, and it was wearing me down. I was getting sick every two to three weeks and getting infected tonsils four to six times per year. After I had tried the usual salt water gargle and many rounds of antibiotics, my doctor recommended surgery to remove my tonsils. I decided to see a naturopathic doctor to seek natural treatment.Health recommendations: My ND, Dr. Kanji, recommended some herbs to boost my immune system and some at-home treatments to prevent my chronic tonsil infections. He also gave me advice on tonsil irrigation, other than salt water gargling, that helped.The results: I have been tonsillitis-free for five months now since doing the treatments. My immune system has strengthened, and I get sick less throughout the year. I didn’t have to get the surgery to remove my tonsils!

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health issue: muscle eczemaSymptoms: I’ve had eczema since 2002, which I had noticed in the past could be linked to some foods. I went to Dr. Kanji, my naturopathic doctor to see if I could get some natural treatments and figure out what foods I’m sensitive to.Health recommendations: He put me on a detox diet, which removed the most common inflammatory foods in my diet. Then I was to reintroduce foods one-by-one to see if my eczema flared up. The results: My eczema completely cleared up on the detox diet, and I found that I was sensitive to dairy (cheese, milk and cream triggered my eczema, and butter and yogurt didn’t). I also found that I don’t react well to a lot of gluten or eggs in my diet. I usually get migraines and I was migraine-free on the detox!

health issue: breast cancer Symptoms: In 2003 I felt quite tired, especially in the early mornings, as that was the time when I used to get up and write. I had a shower and discovered a small lump in my breast. I knew at once, without any doubt, that it could be something serious. I visited my doctor the very same day, and soon my fears were confirmed.Health recommendations: I was referred by my GP to an oncologist, but at the same time I started to see an oncologist who worked seven years in Oasis of Hope, established by Dr. Ernesto Contreras, known as the Total Cancer Treatment Care Approach. He has been recognized as a pioneer in body, mind and spirit medicine. In 2003 I changed my diet to complete vegan, started with acupuncture treatments, homeopathy and weekly injections of Vitamin C and B12. I implemented “traditional” methods of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Mine and my doctors’ philosophy was “embrace it all.”The results: All those complementary treatments helped me to fight and ease the side effects of toxic treatments. The correct diet had absolutely contributed to my increased energy levels, clearer skin and better digestion, and acupuncture helped as well. Ten years later, I am in perfect health, still faithful to my vegan diet and occasional acupuncture treatments and vitamin injections. The result of this experience is my new book, The Mosaic of the Broken Soul, an inspiration for those in dire circumstances.

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It was a brutally cold day—the day after Christmas, or the eve of the eight days of Hanukkah, depending on whether you were looking at it from my point of view or my husband’s. We’d

just finished our Christmas celebrations and housewarming party with my family the night before. His family was to have the same privilege—with Hanukkah celebrations.

All day I insisted that he take down the Christmas tree he was worried about; however, he was busy with other things, convinced he had enough time. An hour before his family was to arrive, the tree was still up, complete with all its trimmings. And then it happened; the doorbell rang, with his entire family wanting to come in. They thought they’d come early to help me prepare latkes for my first Hanukkah.

Like a scene from a sitcom, my husband opened the door, said, “Hang on a bit!” and slammed it shut in their faces, cool wind whipping snow every which way. Shocked, I asked, “Why did you do that?” He said, “The tree has got to go first!” And with that, he ripped the light cords out of the wall and grabbed the entire tree with over a hundred ornaments, and ran down the stairs to plunk it on the outside patio.

He felt that his family were going to demand a tour of the entire house, so no place was “safe enough” inside the house. Five embarrassing minutes later, he opened the door to a bunch of confused family members, who had gotten back in their cars.

And so goes the story of our first inter-faith holidays. Other inter-faith couples always told us that our story had nothing on theirs. So in the interest of saving inter-faith couples heartache when they should be enjoying heartfelt celebrations, here are some suggestions to ensure the holiday season is festive, not destructive.

1. Put each other first. Holidays and relatives come and go, so neither should be allowed to create the kind of friction that takes over your home. You and your guests need to respect that.

2. Have a candid discussion ahead of time about what the holidays mean to each of you and how you’ve celebrated in the past. This will give you a sense of what the other party is used to, while making their needs feel more personal and meaningful. It will also clarify whether they’re just pushing the issue to make a point.

3. Make an effort to honour each other’s needs, versus trying to dismiss them as unimportant. Twice the celebrating isn’t half bad!

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TogeTHerness:inter-faith styleCelebrations that are meant to bring families together should never cause chaos

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4. Plan ahead. Once you know what you need to do, get busy making plans together so there are no surprises at the last minute. � at includes having a game plan when you end up in those awkward moments where your only option is to choose between tossing aside a decorated tree or dressed-up relatives.

5. Take at least as much initiative planning for your partner’s traditions as your own. My Jewish friend cooked fabulous meals for his Muslim wife when she broke fast each night during Ramadan. In exchange, she lit the menorah through Hanukkah.

6. Create your own microcosm with its unique rituals. Our Christmas tree ended up with blue and silver decorations and a Star of David on the top, so it could double as a Hanukkah bush.

7. If you have children, explain the importance of both sets of holidays, and impress upon them how lucky they are to be experiencing two diff erent fl avours, rather than having umpteen turkey dinners sandwiched close together.

8. If you have children, it’s also imperative that you discuss what you plan to do with both sides of the family and why, so they don’t get confused or carry a sense of shame, based on your secrecy.

9. Stand up for and support each other. In as much as we all love parental approval, it shouldn’t trump respecting our spouse’s wishes. If you’re old enough to live with a partner, you’re old enough to stop living for your parents’ validation.

10.Invite both sets of parents to both celebrations, so they can see it’s a time for families to get together, not a conversion ritual that will impact their own traditions. Trust me, if they can’t handle it, they’ll likely decline the invite. So don’t push the issue.

Bottom line, a celebration that’s supposed to bring families together should never become a reason for tearing them apart; that would defeat the whole purpose. Happy holidays—whatever they might be!

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Amore!vivaWith its alluring scenery, timeless architecture, delicious cuisine and expressive people, Italy is more than just pasta and high fashion

by bonnie siegler

It’s impossible not to love Italy. From Milan to Verona to Venice, with majestic mountains, cobblestone streets and picturesque canals, where contemporary luxury and historic greatness are combined, it’s

no wonder Italy is often called the “Bel Paese.” And now that I’ve spent 10 days in these cities, it looks as if everyone is right: Italy is magical.

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In this city born in a lagoon 1,500 years ago as a refuge from barbarians, transportation is by water bus (vaporetto), water taxi, private boat or gondola, known as “traghetti.” Being ferried along the canals, listening to your gondolier sing “Volare” in perfect pitch, is a real treat. Venice is also known for its narrow, winding cobblestone streets, perfect for exploration on foot.

Right off the Saluto water stop, located between the Peggy Guggenheim Museum and the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, and looking directly onto the Grand Canal and St. Mark’s Square, is the Centurion Palace. This hotel, housed in the former Palazzo Genovese, is a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of Venice. It’s a magical experience within an enchanted city.

“It’s peaceful and more quiet here than in the heart of Venice,” says general manager Paolo Morra. With a private garden and gourmet restaurant, the five-star luxury hotel takes pride in its opulence—and its simplicity.

“Our menu reflects a good balance that is not overwhelming in taste and presentation, it’s a nice blend of visual and flavourful foods,” Morra says of Antinoo’s Lounge and Restaurant, which offers elegance and comfort, indoors or on the patio overlooking the canal. “Most of our menu ingredients and foods are gathered from local sources and prepared so our guests can enjoy traditional Italian flavour with an international flair.”

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The 13th and 14th century Roman ruins in this city are the true treasures of Verona. Set in a historical palazzo, built atop the ancient Roman town square, is the magnificent Palazzo Victoria, a stunning palace that seamlessly blends history with contemporary living.

“These were the original streets and ruins of the Romans,” explains Silvia Soregaroli, Sales Manager, pointing out the actual street and town square on which the hotel was built, now situated in the below-ground floor.

“Our lobby, where the old town square was used for various gatherings, is a mixture of old and modern that combines the past and present, much like the city itself does.” Palazzo Victoria is located in the heart of this beautiful, vibrant and romantic city. It’s within walking distance to the people-friendly Piazza Bra, which means “open space,” with many restaurants, park benches and a stellar view of the ancient arena that looms over the piazza.

The Roman arena that now features operas, musicals and concerts, is a vivid reminder of the city’s history dating back to Roman times. Piazza Erbe with its lively market square and exquisite Roman architecture, is a favourite spot for locals to begin their evenings with a drink or espresso.

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sopHisticated Milan

Italy’s fashion, banking, publishing and industrial capital boasts a more modern feel than the rest of the country. One of the must-sees is the Gothic-style Duomo Cathedral, built of marble in 1520, and situated in the middle of Piazza del Duomo, Milan’s main square.

Right in the centre of the financial district is the iconic Hotel Principe di Savoia, which opened in 1927 and has housed royalty of all kinds.

“Revered as a venue for celebrities, tycoons and the sophisticated traveller, the hotel has stood as Milan’s symbol for gracious urban living for over 80 years,” says Mario Gambron, head concierge of the 19th century hotel with Lombard design that hotel guests love. “You’ll find the famous Principe Bar and a variety of live music, impeccable cuisine at the five-star Acanto Restaurant and even an afternoon tea in the intimate lobby lounge.” For an unparalleled view of Milan’s cityscape, Gambron suggests a rooftop visit, where you’ll find the hotel’s fitness centre, beauty salon and spa.

“We feel a spa is fundamental for the well-being of our guests,” says Elisabetta Bonfanti, spa manager. After some pampering and a leisurely late breakfast on the hotel’s patio—weather permitting—head over to the Museo ‘Arte Antica of the Sforza Castle (built in the 1300s as a military fortress). There you can see one of the greatest masterpieces in the Sforza’s collection: The Rondanini Pieta of Michelangelo.


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Corn: A staple in the kitchen, cornstarch may also have a place on your bathroom shelf, as it can be used as a mild astringent, deodorant or powder with its oil and moisture-absorbing properties. Mixed with apple cider vinegar, cornstarch can also be made into an effective blackhead-clearing mask.

White tea:This least processed form of tea is packed with antioxidants, which help guard against free radical damage and environmental stresses that can prematurely age skin. It can slow the breakdown of collagen and elastin, ultimately improving skin’s texture and radiance. White tea even contains fluoride, which helps keep teeth strong.

Vitamin C:This essential vitamin is a popular ingredient in skin care products. Used topically, vitamin C results in smoother, brighter skin with improved tone and texture. Full of antioxidants, it can produce collagen and can guard against damaging UVB rays.

millet extraCt:Rich in protein, amino acids, B and E vitamins and silicon, millet extract is beneficial to skin, nails and hair. Millet extract promotes hair growth by helping the body produce keratin, and millet oil can be used to moisturize and protect skin.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your vitality is high; however, your patience is low with Mars in your sign until November 16. It’s time for adventure, fitness and travel, but be extra careful to check your itinerary during Mercury retrograde from November 6-26. The Full Moon Eclipse on November 28 indicates increased commitment in an ongoing relationship.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is a month to be flexible; dance, practice yoga and adapt to changing circumstances. Dynamic Mars prods you to be more physically assertive and competitive when he enters Capricorn on November 16. It’s time to work hard to succeed and not wait for others to recognize your abilities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Avoid being caught up in power plays at work; the New Moon on November 13 reminds you to either invest more energy in your career or make a change to do something better. To think clearly and de-stress your delicate nervous system, focus on breathing and walks in nature at this pivotal time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

You’re faced with unfinished business when Mercury goes retrograde November 6-26, so take time to tie up loose ends and clarify your communications at work. Also, reflect on your spiritual goals and see whether your aspirations are truly being fulfilled. Listening to your heart will help you make the right decision.

SCORPIO(Oct. 24 – Nov. 21)

November is an incredible month for you. Improve your self-confidence and take on new commitments that make the most of your many abilities and talents—it’s your time to shine! However, Saturn in Scorpio promises increased responsibility and work; focus on your health and get yourself in shape to prepare.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)

The New Moon on November 13 reminds you to let go of limiting attitudes, assisted by your ruler, Mars, in the adventurous area of your chart; you can now see the big picture. Plan a daring trip, vacation or major project; don’t implement until Mercury goes direct after its retrograde phase from November 6-26.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20)

Your ruler, Venus, opposes Uranus on November 5, bringing sudden attractions to unusual people. Avoid impulsive actions as Mercury goes retrograde from November 6-26, reminding you to review carefully. Relationships are on your agenda now, and old friends may appear, causing confusion. De-stress with massage and by rejuvenating in nature.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21)

November brings potential stress with two eclipses—a Solar Eclipse on November 13 and a Lunar Eclipse on November 28—affecting partnerships and your daily routines. Also, your ruler, Mercury, goes retrograde from November 6-26. Prepare by reviewing aspects of your life and changing what doesn’t work. Introduce calming exercise and deep breathing.

CANCER (June 22-July 22)

Eclipses affect you in particular. With a Solar Eclipse on November 13 and Lunar Eclipse on November 28, you’re faced with letting go of a dream or romance. Allow your heart—

not your mind—to be your guide, and you’ll gain more than you lose. Nurture yourself with healthy food and relaxing exercise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

The ebbs and flows of life are frustrating when you’re longing to get back to healthy routines and creative pursuits. However, Mercury Retrograde from November 6-26, together with two Eclipses, is urging you to make changes. The Full Moon Eclipse on November 28 aligns with Jupiter, announcing that your future has arrived!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

From November 6-26, your ruler, Mercury, turns retrograde, reminding you to review your plans concerning home and family. It’s time to streamline your life and end commitments that have been holding you back. Listen to your inner voice rather than what others may tell you; set aside quiet time for reflection.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)

With an emphasis on finances until November 21, it’s a good time to examine investments and loans, and reconsider a purchase. By mid-month, your energy levels are high, and your health and fitness levels improve. The Full Moon Eclipse aligned with abundant Jupiter on November 28 inspires you to accept an exciting opportunity.

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