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asking for a friend: is it ever ok to pop a pimple?
got blackheads? pimples? facial care expert vee mistry says that picking and popping is never good for your skin.
karen hawthorne
advice
jul 1 2022
experts have looked at the psychology behind why we like to pick and pop, and say that it may be tied to the human disgust reflex. getty

asking for a friend: is it rude to use a toothpick during a meal?
toothpicks may have been cool in the sixties, but today's dentists say there are better and safer options for your teeth.
karen hawthorne
advice
jun 24 2022
toothpicks are not only gross, but dentists don't like them, and etiquette experts call them "vulgar." getty

advice: why telling all on webcam works just as well as in-person therapy
research indicates that virtual therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy, and is more accessible for many patients.
karen hawthorne
advice
jun 17 2022
virtual therapy can take on a variety of forms, from over-the-phone talks and webcam sessions to email therapy where people work on online programs and workbooks. getty

asking for a friend: do you have to stay still to get the benefits of meditation?
mirella veras, a nova scotia-based physiotherapist and tai chi instructor, says finding peace and calm has less to do with what your body is doing and more about where your mind is focused.
karen hawthorne
advice
jun 3 2022
no matter where you are, you can bring your focus to the here and now, and reap the benefits of meditation. getty

asking for a friend: can i smell my flowers and eat them too?
geraniums, honeysuckle, marigolds, and lilacs are just a few of the flowers that are not only beautiful to look at, but also can be a tasty addition to a salad.
karen hawthorne
advice
may 27 2022
flowers are so much more than just pretty to look at and nice to sniff. getty

asking for a friend: is there a right way to wash your hair?
from how much shampoo you should use to technique, a hair expert weighs in on how to get the most out of your hair washing routine.
karen hawthorne
advice
may 20 2022
factors like age, hair length and ethnicity can also impact your hair washing routine, according to the cleveland clinic. getty

asking for a friend: red wine is good for you, right?
there's little that's healthy about alcohol, says toronto cardiologist dr. chi-ming chow, who recommends moderation, and drinking for "enjoyment, not for health reasons.”
karen hawthorne
advice
may 6 2022
any use of alcohol will increase risk to chronic health disease, such as hypertension. getty

asking for a friend: digging in the dirt without gloves has health risks
it's good for your mental health to get down and dirty in your garden, but don't ignore the harmful toxins and bacteria that can lurk in the mud and water.
karen hawthorne
advice
apr 29 2022
depending on the location of your garden, there may be toxins in your soil that you should protect yourself from. getty
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asking for a friend: is it ever ok to pop a pimple?
got blackheads? pimples? facial care expert vee mistry says that picking and popping is never good for your skin.
karen hawthorne
advice
jul 1 2022
experts have looked at the psychology behind why we like to pick and pop, and say that it may be tied to the human disgust reflex. getty

asking for a friend: is it rude to use a toothpick during a meal?
toothpicks may have been cool in the sixties, but today's dentists say there are better and safer options for your teeth.
karen hawthorne
advice
jun 24 2022
toothpicks are not only gross, but dentists don't like them, and etiquette experts call them "vulgar." getty

advice: why telling all on webcam works just as well as in-person therapy
research indicates that virtual therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy, and is more accessible for many patients.
karen hawthorne
advice
jun 17 2022
virtual therapy can take on a variety of forms, from over-the-phone talks and webcam sessions to email therapy where people work on online programs and workbooks. getty

asking for a friend: do you have to stay still to get the benefits of meditation?
mirella veras, a nova scotia-based physiotherapist and tai chi instructor, says finding peace and calm has less to do with what your body is doing and more about where your mind is focused.
karen hawthorne
advice
jun 3 2022
no matter where you are, you can bring your focus to the here and now, and reap the benefits of meditation. getty
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movember canada

asking for a friend: can i smell my flowers and eat them too?
geraniums, honeysuckle, marigolds, and lilacs are just a few of the flowers that are not only beautiful to look at, but also can be a tasty addition to a salad.
karen hawthorne
advice
may 27 2022
flowers are so much more than just pretty to look at and nice to sniff. getty

asking for a friend: is there a right way to wash your hair?
from how much shampoo you should use to technique, a hair expert weighs in on how to get the most out of your hair washing routine.
karen hawthorne
advice
may 20 2022
factors like age, hair length and ethnicity can also impact your hair washing routine, according to the cleveland clinic. getty

asking for a friend: red wine is good for you, right?
there's little that's healthy about alcohol, says toronto cardiologist dr. chi-ming chow, who recommends moderation, and drinking for "enjoyment, not for health reasons.”
karen hawthorne
advice
may 6 2022
any use of alcohol will increase risk to chronic health disease, such as hypertension. getty

asking for a friend: digging in the dirt without gloves has health risks
it's good for your mental health to get down and dirty in your garden, but don't ignore the harmful toxins and bacteria that can lurk in the mud and water.
karen hawthorne
advice
apr 29 2022
depending on the location of your garden, there may be toxins in your soil that you should protect yourself from. getty
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canadian digestive health foundation

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