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Halloween at Well.ca

Written by: on October 29th, 2010
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In case you haven’t figured it out yet, the Well.ca team is kind of like a big bunch of kids sometimes. Case in point: Halloween. We had a dress up day, a desk decorating contest, and an intra-office trick-or-treating time to make sure everyone got their fair share  of sugar! We tried to play the Monster [...]

Spooky Snack Ideas

Written by: on October 27th, 2010
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Here are some super fun snack idea for kids and adults alike from our friends at Canadian Family! Lady Fingers One of our shipping team members brought some in around this time last year, so this year we thought it would be fun to share the love. You can find baking powder, organic cane sugar, [...]

It’s Moisturizer Season

Written by: on October 25th, 2010
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It’s that time of year again! Time to stock up on moisturizer and keep your skin from becoming dry, red, and itchy. Take a look at some of Well.ca’s most popular moisturizers to help keep dry winter skin at bay. UV Protection: Don’t let those clouds fool you. You still need protection from the sun’s [...]

What’s a Detox Diet?

Written by: on October 14th, 2010
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Also known as a colon cleanse or cleanse diet, it is meant to cleanse the body of harmful toxins that alternative health care practitioners believe build up in the body over time. But be careful: as with any diet, detoxes and cleanses should be undertaken with caution. Toxins are everywhere– from pesticides and hormones in our [...]

Pain relief is just a click away!

Written by: on October 4th, 2010
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There is an excitement that comes with the fall weather that is difficult to put a finger on.  I wonder if it is instinctive. Perhaps it is an evolutionary urge to prepare for winter. I feel the need to get a lot of work done before the snow flies! If, like me, you have recently [...]

Give Thanks for Comfort Foods

Written by: on October 1st, 2010
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Time is running out– turkey season is almost here! It’s that time of year when we get to celebrate some of the greatest foods known to mankind. I don’t know about you, but words like thanksgiving and harvest start my mind reeling with visions of pumpkin pie and squash soup, bushels of apples and gallons [...]

Get Healthy: Foods Swaps for Weight Loss

Written by: on September 29th, 2010
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If you want to cut down on your calorie intake but worry about missing out on the foods you love, don’t fret! You may be able to substitute some common choices for a healthier option that contains fewer calories. Best Health recommends 11 food swaps to help you lose weight. Of course, Well.ca can help [...]

Giving Back, Well.ca Style

Written by: on September 27th, 2010
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What do you do to give back to your community? Last week, we surveyed Well.ca’s Facebook group to find out what you wanted us to blog about this week. Volunteerism turned out to be a popular topic! So we asked Well.ca employees how they give back to the community, and found out that volunteerism is [...]

Autumn is tea season!

Written by: on September 24th, 2010
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The weather is getting chillier and the days are shorter. This time of year, I love to curl up on the porch with a warm cup of tea. But how do I decide what type to have? There are so many kinds to choose from! Here’s a quick overview: Black tea is the most caffeinated, [...]

Beauty Trend: The Red Lip

Written by: on September 22nd, 2010
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If you haven’t noticed, the striking red pout is back, and it’s better than ever. Fashionistas are flaunting their crimson lips this fall, so if there was ever a time to try it yourself, that time is now. And don’t fret if you think you can’t pull it off– this fashion statement isn’t strictly for [...]