If you researched it, you might be surprised at all the chemicals and harsh ingredients contained in your everyday toothpaste and mouthwash like alcohol, fluoride, and parabens — all of which can be tough on your teeth. That’s why ORL organic care created a 100 per cent natural xylitol, plant-based product that contains...
Tag - May 2021
We all know to thoroughly wash potentially harmful pesticides and germs off freshly bought fruit and vegetables before indulging, but what if you’re on a road trip or outing where you can’t access soap and water? The solution is VegAphex® — the first non-chemical, non-toxic, nonalcohol/chlorine-based wash that is safe to spray...
Why exercising with asthma is an achievable goal By Jacqueline Ruck As an overwhelming three million Canadians suffer from asthma, it is no surprise that May’s National Asthma Awareness Month is taking centre stage. Asthma is a lung disease that affects the ability to breathe due to inflammation or muscle spasms around your air...
Off the Beaten Path By Madeline Kallio Burnstown to Calabogie The mature pine and hardwood forests that stretched endlessly along the banks of the Madawaska River made this area, from about 1820,a prime logging area, with rafts of square timber floating downriver in the spring, despite the perilous falls and rapids. The...
In the Garden By Heather A. Clemenson A cautionary tale Plant sales are an excellent way of supporting local garden clubs and other community organizations. They provide good bargains and sometimes unusual plants can be bought at exceptionally low prices. In addition, locally sourced plants almost guarantee that your purchase...
Animal Chatter By Iris Winston Photo: parrotpartners.org Not always a fit for domestic pets If you are thinking about owning a parrot as a pet, think again. Or, at least think long and hard and be fully aware of the commitment and complications of parrot ownership. As with the adoption of any animal, the commitment is for its...
Travel Bug By Susan Campbell Longest river cruise ever AMAWaterways is banking on the fanatical fan-ship of those who love river cruises and miss them dearly by offering the longest itinerary ever imagined. The new Seven River Journey Through Europe spans a whopping 46 days through 14 different countries. They promise guests...
Birding By Brian Morin Nature’s colour parade Mother Nature was the original creator of the spring fashion show, but she did things a little different. Rather than focusing on female attire, her emphasis was on how good the males look in their effort to attract a partner. For the most part, songbirds have the most colourful...
Lifescape By Janet Armstrong, Certified Interior Designer, CAPS Let the design and architecture be your guide I am often asked by clients if feature walls are still au courant. While the concept and style of a feature wall may have changed over time, their use is still an appropriate element in home design and decor. Typically...
Sage Advice By Iris Winston A personal decision that takes courage When a friend asks for help, you give it. That’s what friends do. So, when my good friend called to say she needed a favour, I wondered why she added, “but don’t feel you have to, if you don’t believe it’s the right thing to do.” The request that she was making...
