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If you've ever given some thought to how every single material object in our lives ultimately comes from the earth, you'll likely appreciate the following 20-minute video, entitled "The Story of Stuff."

The Story of Stuff does a brilliant job of explaining the true costs of each of our purchases. Read more

Updated on August 5, 2009

It's hard to believe that more than a year has zoomed by since my first post on Operation Shanti, a not-for-profit, no frills group working to empower the poorest and neediest children and elderly in Mysore, India. Read more

One of the most common and preventable physical health challenges that I have treated over the years is called frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis. Even if you don't currently have a problem with your shoulders, I highly recommend that you read this article in its entirety, as the guidelines provided below can help you maintain healthy shoulders and prevent a wide variety of physical ailments of the shoulder and upper back regions. Read more

Q. I am experiencing what seems to be symptoms of a peptic ulcer; namely a burning, grinding stomach ache with reduced appetite, indigestion, and nausea. Read more

Err...hope this topic doesn't ruin anyone's appetite. It's one that I touched upon in a newsletter a few weeks ago, and given the positive feedback that it's generated, I thought it be best to elaborate and even make this topic a permanent addition to the archives.

But before we do any elaborating, here's a look back at what I wrote in my newsletter: Read more

Skin cancer is now the most common type of cancer in the United States and in most first world nations. In the U.S. alone, more than one million new cases of skin cancer are expected in 2009.

With growing awareness of the importance of being smart about sun exposure, how is it that skin cancer is on the rise? Read more

Q. For the last 3-4 months, my husband has had a recurring sore throat, so bad at times that he has trouble swallowing.

Our doctor thinks it could be due to acid reflux, which my husband does get from time to time. Read more

On Friday, Margaret and I took our boys to Elmvale zoo, located just 15 minutes north of Barrie. Elmvale zoo isn't particularly grand in scale, but they care for animals from just about every continent, save Antarctica.

Here are some flamingos busy feeding themselves with their heads upside down: Read more

When made with a strong blender, this rich and creamy smoothie feels more like ice cream than a smoothie, so be prepared to eat it with a spoon. If you like all things chocolate, try adding one heaping teaspoon of pure cacao powder per serving prior to blending. Read more