Oldest Person in U.S. Dies at Age 114

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Oldest Person in U.S. Dies at Age 114
Category: Health News
Created: 2/10/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/10/2017 12:00:00 AM

New Therapy Might Help Relieve Painful Foot Condition

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: New Therapy Might Help Relieve Painful Foot Condition
Category: Health News
Created: 2/8/2012 8:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/9/2012 12:00:00 AM

What to look for in a probiotic supplement

by Health News @ Probiotics – Enzyme News

Wed Nov 18 12:26:30 PST 2009

To sufficiently repopulate the digestive tract, look for a probiotic supplement with 3 billion or more beneficial organisms. The best probiotics are enclosed in vegetarian capsules with no added fillers. There are several strains of probiotics that can contribute to … Continue reading →

Bad day leads to taking too much medication.

by kris182 @ HealthBoards

Mon Feb 12 20:15:22 PST 2018

I don't know if I'm posting in the right category, I can't find anything about potential accidental overdose. So I discovered this morning that I did some sleepwalking last night. I unplugged the humidifier and plugged in the fan. I woke up...

North Arlington bowling team wins Bergen County championship

by Jim Hague | Observer Sports Writer @ The Observer Online

Wed Jan 17 09:37:19 PST 2018

The North Arlington High School bowling team returned all five starters from last year’s team, a fact that wasn’t ignored by veteran coach Dan Farinola. “We had a high average last year with everyone coming back,” Farinola said. “So I… Continue Reading →

You Are Not Alone: A Survival Guide To March Break

by momstown @ Momstown Milton

Wed Mar 15 02:48:06 PDT 2017

Trade off childcare and activities with a buddy family. Take "me" time no matter what. Bake a lot with them, and worst case, let them get bored and see what they come up with. Presenting a survivor's guide on how to stay unbroken through March Break By Ann Douglas

What Your Favourite Summer Drink Says About You

by Millie Lester @ The A List | The Urban List

Sun Feb 04 18:00:00 PST 2018

As Ghandi once said, Friday knockoffs are the window to the soul. It’s the perfect opportunity to size up a potential date or m8, because you can tell a lot about a person from what bev they choose to wrap their lips around in the warmer months. Something flat? Something bubbly? Something brewed? Something aged? Are they living at home? Do they have a successful career? Would they be comfortable sharing a bowl of beer battered chips? Have they done a murder? We can answer all of these important questions and more.

Don’t believe us? Read on.

Rosé In A Can

When people ask you what three things you’d take to a desert island, you’re the kind of person who says ‘a speedboat, a life jacket and a mobile phone’. You floss twice a day, you stay on the line to answer short customer support surveys and you take coffees back when they’re not made with skim milk. If your dog needed surgery, you’d take a day to first way up if the return on investment was worth it and you once sent a video of a cop car driving through a pedestrian crossing on your street to the Federal Police.

Aperol Spritz

You got back from your gahp yaah four years ago and everyone hates you now because you still can’t sit through dinner without bringing up all the huts you built and ‘theoretical’ lives you saved in 2014. You once took someone else’s dog home from the supermarket because you thought it was yours and you have ‘Not all those who wonder are lost’ tattooed on your collarbone and your friends are too scared to tell you it’s spelt wrong.

Frosé

In Grade 3 you had the biggest Beanie Kids collection at your school, you once got a lifetime ban from Club Penguin for excessive swearing and you got your belly button pierced at sixteen after seeing Britney Spears’ music video ‘Lucky’. When you’re not calling Telstra to contest phone bills you definitely deserve, you’re either Googling ‘how to get abs in two weeks’ or vehemently defending Taylor Swift on Instagram.

Espresso Martini

You’ve been to court over rental bond disputes on more than three occasions, you once won $300 on Deal or No Deal and you insist on calling your parents by their first names in social situations. When you’re not at home watching Charmed and eating hummus and carrots, you’re misspelling your favourite beverage as ‘expresso martini’ in your Insta-story every Saturday night.

Craft Beer

You can’t tell the difference between a lager and a pale ale, but you once ordered a cappuccino at a Maccas drive-thru and you’re still getting shit for it from your friends. Behind closed doors you enjoy reading tennis players’ autobiographies, playing internet poker and doing ‘girls pushups’ in front of the hallway mirror while your mum’s at the supermarket. Technically your family doesn’t know you dropped out of uni in 2013, but you’re hedging your bets on it being a funny anecdote you’ll bring up at Christmas in fifteen years.

Frozen Margarita

Recently you entered into a new relationship but you’re considering ending it because you miss getting messages from strangers on Tinder. When you go on your annual week-long holiday to the Whitsundays with ‘the girls’, you leave your ragdoll Theresa six cans of cat food in a mixing bowl. Your biggest crime to date is regularly scanning avocados through as white seedless grapes at the Woolies self-checkout. You still haven’t realised that they’re triple the price per kilo.

A Shoey

You’ve had Mi Goreng and a piece of toast for dinner every night for the last four years. Two years ago you were on Today Tonight because you swapped all the welcome mats in your street. You currently hold the Asia-Pacific record for the most cans of Fanta drunk in one hour, you’ve had the chicken pox three times and technically you never received your pen license.

Maybe kombucha is more your thing? Here are some kombucha cocktails worth trying.

Image credit: Nancy Hanna

Osteoporosis Medication Linked to Unusual Thigh Fractures

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Osteoporosis Medication Linked to Unusual Thigh Fractures
Category: Health News
Created: 2/9/2012 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/9/2012 12:00:00 AM

Brain 'Thermostat' May Suppress Non-Essential Information

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Brain 'Thermostat' May Suppress Non-Essential Information
Category: Health News
Created: 1/29/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Drop Everything: Lush Just Dropped A Bunch Of New Fragrances!

by Catherine Blake @ The A List | The Urban List

Thu Feb 08 18:18:00 PST 2018

Purveyors of soaps, bath bombs, and that sleepy-time lotion that became a viral sensation, Lush are in the business of pretty things that smell nice. In keeping with that mission statement, Lush are also master perfumers and have just released a slew of new fragrances. 

The new spritzables are available in a White Label Range and a Black Label Range, totaling 26 perfumes all up. Each scent is inspired by different art, experiences, emotions or memories of the perfumers and are designed to be gender neutral.  

Besides a reputation for good-smelling things, Lush is also one of the more ethical cosmetic companies in Australia and New Zealand, with all vegetarian, cruelty-free, handmade products cluttering up their shelves, and their perfume is no different. Made using pure essential oils and mixed in small batches in Sydney you can rest easy knowing your new scent isn’t a soulless potion.

Because mass-produced fragrances are usually made using solvents, you’ll generally find yourself forking out a packet in order to get a fragrance made with proper essential oils. But in Lush’s case, you can get yourself a premium bottle of fragrance made with bona fide essential oils for a super affordable price.

And in case you hadn’t noticed, this new release of fragrances has landed just in time for Valentine’s Day. Throw in a lip scrub and a long-stemmed rose and he/she’ll be yours for life.

Unfortunately, digital platforms do not lend themselves to sharing olfactory sensations, so you’re just going to have to trust us that this is worth checking out and make sure you linger at the tester bottle. If there’s any left by the time you get there…

All Lush scents are available all year round and via their online store. 

If you have NFI what this sleepy lotion commotion is, check it out. Your sleep life will thank you...

RSV: Winter Virus Common Cause of Illness

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: RSV: Winter Virus Common Cause of Illness
Category: Health News
Created: 2/5/2009 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/5/2009 12:00:00 AM

Parent's Depression May Harm Child's Grades, Study Finds

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Parent's Depression May Harm Child's Grades, Study Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/4/2016 12:00:00 AM

FOREVER A HERO

by Karen Zautyk | Observer Correspondent @ The Observer Online

Wed Jan 17 09:45:43 PST 2018

KEARNY — Last Saturday afternoon, exactly 77 years to the day — and to the hour — that he gave his life fighting a meadowlands blaze, Firefighter Robert Hamilton was honored by the Kearny Fire Department, township officials and local residents for the… Continue Reading →

Review Finds No Evidence Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Are Infectious

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Review Finds No Evidence Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Are Infectious
Category: Health News
Created: 2/4/2013 4:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/5/2013 12:00:00 AM

FDA Won't Approve Weight Loss Drug Contrave

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: FDA Won't Approve Weight Loss Drug Contrave
Category: Health News
Created: 2/2/2011 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/2/2011 12:00:00 AM

Cariann

by kathrynadmin @ Belleville, ON Veterinarian Animal Clinic | Loyalist Veterinary Hospital

Wed Aug 26 09:02:34 PDT 2015

Cariann is a Veterinary Assistant and has been part of our hard working team since 2012.  Cariann is always a joy to be around, always having a smile on her…

Older, Sicker Patients Admitted to Hospitals on Weekends, Study Says

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Older, Sicker Patients Admitted to Hospitals on Weekends, Study Says
Category: Health News
Created: 1/29/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/1/2016 12:00:00 AM

Drinking Imbalance Could Put Marriage on the Rocks

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Drinking Imbalance Could Put Marriage on the Rocks
Category: Health News
Created: 2/5/2013 4:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2013 12:00:00 AM

Everything You Should Be Binge Watching This Month

by Ben Tyers @ The A List | The Urban List

Mon Feb 05 21:00:00 PST 2018

We’re currently knee deep in awards seasons, but while everyone’s going mental for the latest film to hit the big screen, there’s plenty to watch on the small screen from the comfort of your couch as well. And the best part is, nobody is judging your snack choices at home.

February is going to be hot, so why bother sweating it out at the beach? Work your way back into that couch groove and get watching.

Here’s everything worth streaming this February.

Stan

UnREAL

Season 3

UnREAL is switching it up this season with a Bacheloret…….’Suitress’, so who knows what scandal will unfold.

Ash VS Evil Dead

Season 3

Bruce Campbell is back as he takes on the Evil Dead. Get ready for the usual amount of blood and guts here.

Reign

Season 3

What on earth is Mary Queen Of Scots up to this season? Keep an eye out for when she goes head to head with Queen Elizabeth.

Everything else worth catching:

Will & Grace Taxi Driver RuPaul's Drag Race | Season 3 Inside Llewyn Davis

Netflix

Altered Carbon

Season 1

Based on a novel by Richard K. Morgan, Altered Carbon is about a prisoner who’s consciousness is brought back after laying dormant for 250 years to solve a murder. Some sharp looking sci-fi.

Seven Seconds

Season 1

Follows the story of the hit-and-run of a black teenager by a police offer and the following cover-up.

Ugly Delicious

Season 1

Momofuku owner—and noted Australian burger hater—David Chang travels the world eating weird and wonderful dishes.

Black Lightning

Season 1

A school principal leaves his life behind to return to a life of fighting crime in New Orleans. Interesting?

Coach Snoop

Season 1

Follows Snoop Dogg as he coaches a team of teenagers in the Snoop Youth Football League.

Other shows worth catching:

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction | Part 2 Everything Sucks! | Season 1 Damnation | Season 1 Queer Eye | Season 1 Riverdale | Season 2 The Joel McHale Show | Season 1

Image credit: Netflix

23 Year Old W/Hypertension! No Risk Factors!

by jmhaley @ HealthBoards

Mon Feb 12 16:55:44 PST 2018

Hello, I am 23 years old and have been having high blood pressure for about 2 years now. I do not take it often but when I do, it is generally in the upper 130s or lower 140s for systolic and low 80s for diastolic. I eat VERY healthy, drink plenty...

Depression Lurks for Low-Income RA Patients

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Depression Lurks for Low-Income RA Patients
Category: Health News
Created: 1/29/2011 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/31/2011 12:00:00 AM

10 Ways to Serve Tomatoes

by @ MedicineNet.com - Slideshows

Thu Nov 16 23:00:00 PST 2017

Tired of the same old, tired tomato recipes? Feast your eyes on tomato tartlets, sweet chutney, and many other tomato recipes with pictures from WebMD's nutrition editors.

Medication Problems May Spur Many Child ER Trips, Study Finds

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Medication Problems May Spur Many Child ER Trips, Study Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 2/2/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/3/2015 12:00:00 AM

Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough: Study

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2012 12:00:00 AM

Weston A. Price: “Just Thrive Probiotic Podcast is TOP 3 of 2017!”

by Chris @ Thrive Probiotic

Mon Jan 08 09:54:47 PST 2018

We are excited to report that Weston A. Price’s “Best of 2017” Episode is NOW available! Do yourself and your health a BIG favor – kick off 2018 with the best health tips in your back pocket! The episode includes excerpts from the popular Just Thrive Probiotic podcast (episode #84) featuring microbiologist Kiran Krishnan on the […]

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Internet Addiction Spins Web of Depression

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Internet Addiction Spins Web of Depression
Category: Health News
Created: 2/5/2010 10:29:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/5/2010 10:29:04 AM

Lipomas related to Gulf war and Operation Freedom

by RamiroRR @ HealthBoards

Sun Feb 11 18:52:31 PST 2018

I never had lipomas prior to my tour in gulf war. Now I have a lipomas all over. I had one removed but I still have at least 12 more.

U.S. Legislation Boosted Access to Autism Services, With No Added Cost to Families

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: U.S. Legislation Boosted Access to Autism Services, With No Added Cost to Families
Category: Health News
Created: 2/7/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/8/2017 12:00:00 AM

I think my pet ate something that’s making him/her sick, and he/she has lost consciousness/is having seizures/trouble breathing. What should I do?

by LifeLearn Admin @ Belleville, ON Veterinarian Animal Clinic | Loyalist Veterinary Hospital

Thu May 26 08:23:51 PDT 2011

During normal business hours, bring your pet in immediately. Call us right before you leave or while you’re on your way to help us prepare for the situation. If your…

Apple Falls Cider – Amelia and Matt

by Janet Davies @ Build a New Life

Tue Dec 12 07:00:44 PST 2017

WRITTEN BY JANET DAVIES. Amelia Campbell grew up on an apple farm. Campbell’s Orchards near Carrying Place has been a favourite family destination for 35 years – now  Amelia and her ...

The post Apple Falls Cider – Amelia and Matt appeared first on Build a New Life.

Australia’s First Streetwear Expo Is Coming To Melbourne

by Kate Bartels @ The A List | The Urban List

Wed Feb 07 14:00:00 PST 2018

Calling all lovers of streetwear. If high fashion runways have you scratching your head or yawning, you’ll be thrilled to know Australia’s very first streetwear runway, Ego Expo, is coming to Melbourne.

On February 17 and 18, streetwear lovers can check out the designs of twelve labels like Diamond Kicks and AS colour, who'll be bringing their threads to the runway and showcasing the best of their season's collection. You can then buy the clothing through Brauz App, an app designed to help you shop online using geo-location technology. Nice.

The guys behind Ego Expo have teamed up with heaps of other awesome Melbourne groups to bring you an exclusive shopping-spree experience, live street art, street food, skateboard and basketball action. Even a few break dancers and hip-hop performances.

Bonus: the event will sponsor Beyond Blue, with founder Mel Yu telling us, “Ego Expo will also be the platform where we explore the culture of the streets and address all the underlying issues the streets face, including suicide, drug and alcohol abuse, anxiety and depression.” 

So let’s get this straight—awesome street clothes, delish food AND raising awareness for a good cause? Where do we sign?

The Details 

Where: Shed 14, Harbour Esplanade, Docklands When: Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 February For more info, click here.

Heads up: we just found the coolest General Store in Melbourne. (Trust us on this one.)

Image credit: Ego Expo

Loving Foster Homes Improve Kids' Attention, Impulsivity

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Loving Foster Homes Improve Kids' Attention, Impulsivity
Category: Health News
Created: 2/1/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Cancer Treatment

by LifeLearn Admin @ Belleville, ON Veterinarian Animal Clinic | Loyalist Veterinary Hospital

Thu Dec 13 07:55:31 PST 2012

The diagnosis of cancer in pets is a stressful experience for pet owners. At Loyalist Veterinary Hospital, we approach treatment of our cancer patients with compassion and care. We will…

Melbourne’s Third Burger Invitational Is Back This Weekend

by James Shackell @ The A List | The Urban List

Mon Feb 05 18:00:00 PST 2018

It’s the question that keeps us up at night: who makes the best burger in Melbourne? We’ve actually recruited a professional burger eater to try and find out—but every year Melbourne’s burger scene evolves. New burgers emerge, old burger favourites bite the dust. It’s a never-ending quest.

But this weekend, Welcome To Thornbury are going to settle the issue once and for all. The annual Burger Invitational is back. And you’re all invited.

This is your chances to try burgers from Melbourne’s most famous burger bars. Guests can taste a little of everything, vote on their favourite stacks, and go in the draw to win a cool $300 Welcome To Thornbury voucher. (Think how many food truck burritos that could buy...)

The Burger Invitational battle will run over two days, and so far the line-up is looking pretty nuts. On Saturday you’ll taste the best from Betty’s Burgers, LA Burger, St. Burgs (we hope they bring their Doughnut Burger), Skipping Girl Takeaway and Benny Burger. On Sunday, you’ll get Leonard’s House of Love (represent), Burgertory, Gorilla Grill, Between 2 Buns and Betty’s Burgers.

Bonus: the guys from Bluebonnet BBQ will be slinging their famous ice-cream sandwiches across the two days. There will also be the usual range of craft beers and cocktails available from the bar.

So who will it be, Melbourne? Who’s cuisine reigns supreme? Only you can decide.

The Details

What: Melbourne Burger Invitational When: Saturday 10 February & Sunday 11 February For more info, click here. 

Hungry for more? Here are all the burgers you need to eat in Melbourne. 

Image credit: Gorilla Grill | Michelle Jarni

How to Transition to Carna4…

by Carna4 @ Carna4

Wed Jan 14 09:09:13 PST 2015

It’s the New Year, time for a change, time to make improvements. This is when a lot of us will try new exercises, new foods, even new ways of feeding our animals. As a health care provider I often get asked for advice on transitioning the family dog to Carna4. Even though it looks like […]

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Obituaries for Jan. 17, 2018

by The Observer Staff @ The Observer Online

Wed Jan 17 09:40:24 PST 2018

Carmine J. Albanese Carmine J. Albanese, 83, of Kearny, died on Jan. 8. Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Interment was in Holy Cross… Continue Reading →

Tired of taking antibiotics

by fizziy912 @ HealthBoards

Sun Feb 11 18:51:14 PST 2018

I my name is fizziy912 and I am new to this site. I have had H Pylori 5 times in the last 4 months and seen 3 different doctors to see if I do and they all said I do so they put me on 2 different medications and i felt fine for a little bit but then...

Help! We’ve been skunked!

by Dani Jaeger @ Dog Day Afternoon

Wed Mar 02 09:23:08 PST 2016

  The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. Spring is officially on its way! As Mother Nature awakens, so do all of the plants and animals that have been sleeping away the winter months. It’s also a time of year that we start spending more time outdoors, going on walks and

Corn Syrup Is In My Favorite Beer?

by Papa Organics @

Thu Apr 10 18:01:49 PDT 2014

Could you be drinking carcinogens and high fructose corn syrup when you enjoy a beer or two?   An article at Banoosh documents the disturbing ingredients that are found in some of the world’s most popular brands. We’re downright depressed that Newcastle and Guinness are both on that list. It’s a shame that corners are […]

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Women’s Hair Loss: Causes, Treatments, and Solutions

by @ MedicineNet.com - Slideshows

Mon Dec 11 23:00:00 PST 2017

Hair loss in women is common. Thinning hair on the scalp happens more frequently after menopause due to changing hormone levels. Hair follicles can also be damaged by autoimmune disease, cancer treatment, medication side effects, and more. Consult a dermatologist. Rogaine (minoxidil) can help.

First Generic Version of Cancer Drug Doxil Approved

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: First Generic Version of Cancer Drug Doxil Approved
Category: Health News
Created: 2/4/2013 4:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/5/2013 12:00:00 AM

Sedation Linked to Longer Stay in ICU

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Sedation Linked to Longer Stay in ICU
Category: Health News
Created: 1/29/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Battlefield Blood-Transfusion 'Recipe' Passes Real-Life Test

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Battlefield Blood-Transfusion 'Recipe' Passes Real-Life Test
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/4/2015 12:00:00 AM

Radiation From CT Scans Not Always the Same

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Radiation From CT Scans Not Always the Same
Category: Health News
Created: 2/4/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/4/2009 12:00:00 AM

All The Movies You Need To Watch Before Oscar Night

by Pippa Knight @ The A List | The Urban List

Mon Feb 05 15:00:00 PST 2018

It happens every year. The Oscar nom's come out and all of a sudden we're expert film buffs. The list of flicks to watch spirals out of control, and inevitably we don't watch them all before the big Red Carpet. But this year's gonna be different. This year we can all be winners with this comprehensive list of the movies you definitely need to see before the Oscars air on 4 March (mark it in your diary now). 

Get comfortable. We have trailers. 

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Plot in one Sentence: A grieving mother rents out three billboards to call attention to her daughter's unsolved murder.  

Nominated for: Best Picture, Actor in a Supporting Role: Woody Harrelson, Actress in a Leading Role: Frances McDormand, Writing (Original Screenplay): Martin McDonagh, Music (Orginal Score), Film Editing.

Why it’s so good: It’s not an uplifting film, but it’s got the performances and the dabbling of black comedy to stop you feeling quite so bad. Plus Frances McDormand. Now and for all time. 

Lady Bird

Plot in one sentence: A coming of age story about a girl’s turbulent relationship with her strong-willed mother during an eventful senior year of high school.  

Nominated for: Best Picture, Actress in a Leading Role: Saoirse Ronan, Actress in a Supporting Role: Laurie Matcalf, Best Director: Greta Gerwig, Writing (Original Screenplay): Greta Gerwig).

Why it’s so good: With two strong female characters as the lead roles, and the directorial debut of Greta Gerwig, the story is strengthened by great writing and a powerful central relationship. Look at the reviews. It’s hard to find a bad one.

The Shape of Water

Plot in one sentence: An other-worldly fairy tale about a woman and a ‘sea monster’ thing falling in love against the backdrop of the Cold War. There's a perfectly ordinary English sentence. 

Nominated for: Best Picture, Actor in a Supporting Role: Richard Jenkins, Actress in a Leading Role: Sally Hawkins, Actress in a Supporting Role: Octavia Spencer, Best Director: Guillermo del Toro, Writing (Original Screenplay): Guillermo del Toro and Vanessa Taylor, Music (Original Score), Cinematography, Film Editing, Costume Design, Production Design, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing.

Why it’s so good: On paper, this isn’t a story or a film that should work at all—and yet it does. It's engagingly romantic and incredibly special. With 13 nominations this year, it's a safe bet it'll be winning something. 

Get Out

Plot in one sentence: It’s a creepy thriller/horror that begins with a guy going to meet his girlfriend’s parents for the first time and turns into your ultimate nightmare.

Nominated for: Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role: Daniel Kaluuya, Best Director: Jordan Peele, Writing (Original Screenplay): Jordan Peele.

Why it’s so good: It has changed people’s opinions of horror films as a genre. It came out almost a year ago and this movie still remains vividly in our minds. 

I, Tonya

Plot in one sentence: The dark yet comedic tale of figure skater Tonya Harding, and the lengths she would go to to win. 

Nominated for: Actress in a Leading Role: Margot Robbie, Actress in a Supporting Role: Allison Janney, Film Editing.

Why it’s so good: You may leave the film feeling a bit melancholy, but the black comedy will give you a giggle. Full marks for performances by Margot Robbie and Allison Janney. It's hard to believe this actually happened.

The Post

Plot in one sentence:  The relationship between the Publisher and Editor of the Washington Post as they intend to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets that spanned three decades.

Nominated for: Best Picture, Actress in a Leading Role: Meryl Streep.

Why it’s so good: It’s a fantastic story, made enthralling and consuming by an Oscar-winning cast of Steven Spielberg directing Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. If you've seen the film poster, you'd be forgiven for thinking the name of the movie is 'Streep Hanks'. 

Darkest Hour

Plot in one sentence: The story of Winston Churchill’s courage to lead against incredible odds that would change the course of history. No biggie. 

Nominated for: Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role: Gary Oldman, Cinematography, Costume Design, Production Design, Makeup and Hairstyling.

Why it’s so good: Gary Oldman gives a highly impressive performance of a multi-dimensional character, and it encompasses a film that will grip your attention until the very end. A proper WWII classic. 

Call Me By Your Name

Plot in one sentence:  An engaging and enthralling tale of first love. 

Nominated for: Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role: Timothée Chalamet, Writing (Adapted Screenplay): James Ivory, Original Song.

Why it’s so good: This is the sort of movie you’ll find yourself thinking about for days to come. It'll leave a melancholy feeling in the pit of your stomach, but the acting is out of this world. 

Faces Places

Plot in one sentence: Agnus Varda and JR, the director of this documentary, explore rural France creating portraits of all the peoples they come across. Giant portraits. 

Nominated for: Documentary Feature.

Why it’s so good: Charming and powerful, this film is a delightfully arty road trip that's not quite like any other film/doco out there. It skilfully finds the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Coco

Plot in one sentence: Young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Coco is an adventure to find out about a family history, learning the values of life, death, family and culture.

Nominated for: Original Song, Animated Feature Film.

Why it’s so good: An exceedingly beautiful visual journey with a story that makes us feel all the feels. Limited to one animated film a year? Make it this one.

Blade Runner 2049

Plot in one sentence:  A futuristic tale uncovering a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into turmoil. 

Nominated for: Cinematography, Production Design, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Visual Effects.

Why it’s so good: It's a chilling view of what’s yet to come, but those who are fans of the original are really going to gravitate to this story. For the others, it is a triumph in visual effects, music, direction and camerawork. 

Phantom Thread

Plot in one sentence: A dressmaker, at the centre of British fashion, finds himself swaying from his usual bachelor life for a new strong-willed muse and lover.

Nominated for: Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role: Daniel Day-Lewis, Actress in a Supporting Role: Lesley Manville, Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson, Music (Original Score), Costume Design.

Why it’s so good: Set in post-war 1950’s London, the costume design in this film is impeccable. It’s a film with beautiful attention to detail, breathtaking in many ways, that tells a story of undefended deep desires.

More of a doco person? We've got all the documentaries you should be watching right now over here. 

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MECCA Is Throwing A Giant Three-Day ‘MECCALAND’ Beauty Festival

by James Shackell @ The A List | The Urban List

Mon Feb 12 15:30:00 PST 2018

This must be how people felt when they heard about Woodstock for the first time...

Beauty behemoth MECCA has just dropped the news that they’ll be launching a massive 3-day ‘festival for the beauty-obsessed’. They’re calling it MECCALAND—a fairy tale paradise where the bronzer is always subtle, the contouring superb and the highlights visible from space.   

MECCALAND will run from 13 – 15 April this year in Melbourne. MECCA is assembling 25 of the world’s biggest beauty brands for the show. Headline names like Too Faced, NARS, Hourglass, Urban Decay, Drunk Elephant, Mario Badescu, MECCA MAX and heaps more.

There’s gonna be YouTube beauty queens, Instagram superstars like Sammy Robinson and Shani Grimmond, plus a bunch of workshops, tutorials, live entertainment, food and (of course) free tote goodie-bags. You’ll also be able to pick up some exclusive, festival-only beauty products, perfect for obnoxious #ontrend Instagram posts.

Tickets will set you back $49, and there’ll be 12 different sessions to choose from. To keep up to date with session times and special guest appearances, follow @meccamaxima on Instagram.

Brow pencils at the ready. This one’s gonna be big.

The Details

What: MECCALAND When: 13 – 15 April 2018 Where: 2 Chelmsford St, Kensington For more info, click here. 

THIS JUST IN—Instagram is testing screenshot notifications. Watch out, Insta-stalkers. 

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Bad Breath (Halitosis): 17 Causes and How to Get Rid of It

by @ MedicineNet.com - Slideshows

Mon Nov 20 23:00:00 PST 2017

Do you know what causes bad breath (halitosis)? Learn how drinking alcohol, gum disease, poor health, smoking, certain foods like garlic, and even dieting can lead to chronic bad breath. Find out how to get rid of bad breath as well, with information on brushing, mouth wash, and expert oral care.

At-Home Stool Test for Colon Cancer Called Accurate, But Not Foolproof

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: At-Home Stool Test for Colon Cancer Called Accurate, But Not Foolproof
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2014 5:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/4/2014 12:00:00 AM

Good reasons to take a probiotic

by Health News @ Probiotics – Enzyme News

Fri Nov 13 09:53:09 PST 2009

Probiotics, often referred to as “friendly bacteria,” help restore the flora balance in our digestive systems. The rigors of daily life, and the choices we make, can sometimes disrupt colon and digestive health. Beneficial bacteria is negatively affected or destroyed … Continue reading →

What are your vaccination requirements for boarding?

by LifeLearn Admin @ Belleville, ON Veterinarian Animal Clinic | Loyalist Veterinary Hospital

Thu May 26 08:25:35 PDT 2011

We require that dogs be vaccinated against rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and Bordetella (kennel cough) and that cats be vaccinated against rabies, panleukopenia (feline distemper), feline leukemia virus (FeLV), and feline…

Pick Up These 7 Habits To Make 2018 Your Best Year Ever!

by Georgia Jayne Young @ The A List | The Urban List

Mon Feb 12 10:00:00 PST 2018

We’ve all heard of New Year’s resolutions and to be honest, we’ve probably all failed them at some point in our lives because well, often they can be a little on the unrealistic side. It’s time to ditch the resolutions and make a commitment to developing a few, easy habits in 2018 that can improve your life but are so simple to incorporate, you’re bound to succeed!

Read More

It’s no surprise that the most successful people in the world are always educating and developing themselves by reading as many books as possible. Bill Gates has said that he reads 50 books a year to keep him at the top of his game. If one book a week doesn’t sound realistic for you, start with trying for 20-30 minutes a day or download an audible book app and listen while you are driving to and from work each day.

Start A Gratitude Journal

It might sound cheesy (okay, it definitely sounds cheesy), but an attitude of gratitude is a great way to live a happier life so grab a journal and write a list of everything you are grateful for each day. It’s a lot harder to get in a negative mind-set when you are constantly reminding yourself of everything you have in your life to be grateful for. 

Drink More Water

Roughly 60% of your body is water which means drinking enough water to maintain your body’s fluid balance is super important. Staying hydrated also helps with keeping your skin clear and your kidneys functioning optimally. Try to find a large drink bottle and fill it up in the morning and make sure to finish it before refilling, that way you will know exactly how much you have had to drink that day. 

Meditate

It’s safe to say that many of us feel stressed out on a daily basis due to the fast-paced lifestyle that we lead. One way to counter balance this stress is meditation. It has been shown that when we practice meditation, the pituitary gland found in the brain secretes endorphins that help to elevate your mood. Basically it makes you feel happy as well as reduces stress and improves sleep. Why wouldn’t you get on board?

Be Nice To Others

A random act of kindness goes a long way whether we’re talking just simply smiling at a stranger or buying flowers for a friend or something bigger like donating your time to working at a charity each week. Whatever you do make sure to add a little kindness into your life every day. 

Be Nice To Yourself

Don’t forget to show a little kindness to yourself as well! It’s much easier to be kind to others when you are being kind to yourself. Treat yourself to a hot bath or a massage on the reg and bask in the gloriousness of not having to do anything except relax.  

Get Enough Sleep

A few too many late nights up late bingeing that TV series to your heart’s content? We’ve all been there, but sleep is super important for immunity, energy, weight maintenance and your overall health so make sure you get into the habit of prioritising your sleep over your Netflixing. 

Want more? Here are 10 wellness trends you'll be seeing in 2018.

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5 Tips To Meal Prep Like A Pro

by Mandy King, CNP, Holistic Nutritionist @ Genuine Health

Tue Jan 02 08:44:09 PST 2018

With the New Year in full swing, it’s the perfect time to implement some new, healthy habits. Rather than jump […]

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Asthma Attacks on the Decline Among U.S. Kids

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Asthma Attacks on the Decline Among U.S. Kids
Category: Health News
Created: 2/6/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/7/2018 12:00:00 AM

Harrison’s Danielian emerges as scoring force for Blue Tide

by Jim Hague | Observer Sports Writer @ The Observer Online

Wed Jan 17 09:36:11 PST 2018

The Harrison High School boys’ basketball team was dealt a severe blow when Johnathan Leiras, the Blue Tide’s leading scorer in each of the last two years, decided to transfer to The Patrick School last spring instead of returning for… Continue Reading →

Moose Jaw says ‘yes’ to cannabis stores

by Colton Praill @

Mon Feb 12 19:55:18 PST 2018

In an abnormally crowded city council meeting, the city of Moose Jaw unanimously passed a motion to allow the allocation of two cannabis retail outlet permits.

Horoscopes | Your Co(s)mic Week Ahead

by Gen Phelan @ The A List | The Urban List

Sun Feb 11 15:00:00 PST 2018

Hey guys, this just in: following the Last Quarter Moon, the stars are pointing to a serious crisis of consciousness. Ga-reat. With V-Day just around the corner, the cosmos are plotting some total eclipses (of the heart). Wanna know what else is in store? We’ve got a few ideas...

Aries

Okay, Aries, enough is enough. It’s time to stop putting off that dentist appointment, and those Euro2k18 accom bookings, and that call you never returned from last month. Procrastination station, so long.

Taurus

When an opportunity arises, a true Taurus grabs it by the horns. Take a stand, and kiss the spectating duties goodbye. It’s been too long—get your head back in the game.

Gemini

You can’t be everyone’s everything, Gems. We get it, you’re only trying to help, but what’s ‘helping’ your nearest and dearest is inadvertently bringing you down. Throw a life jacket into the water instead of jumping right in. People treading water will only drag you down with them.  

Cancer

Nothing seems to be holding your attention span for too long, and TBH, you’re acting kinda Crabby. It’s time to stop fighting the restlessness, Cancerians. Let your hair down. We know you want to.

Leo

Leos, put that pride aside. We get that this is no mean feat for you guys. But, if you’d just admit to the emotions that you’re so damn determined to suppress, a flood of relief will come your way.

Virgo

They’re not worth your time, Virgo. We’re here to remind you that love is a two-way street, not a battlefield. Stop selling yourself short when second-best has never been your style.  

Libra

Libra, look at you go! Those New Year’s resolutions are being ticked off at lightning speed. You’re emanating positive vibes right now, and they’re contagious. Just don’t get complacent, keep hustling.

Scorpio

Scorpio, how does a getaway sound? A week, a weekend, or perhaps even a night away from the hustle and bustle of Big City Life could give you the fresh perspective you’ve been so wistfully longing for. Roaaaaad trip.

Sagittarius

You’re lacking inspiration, Sags. Settling back into the groove of work this year has left you feeling a little uninspired. You’ve maxed out on your coffee intake by 10am each day for the past fortnight. It’s time to chase a new perspective.

Capricorn

Tidy space, tidy mind. It’s a mantra you’ll need to adopt if there’s any hope of making it through that colossal to-do list you have mounting. Inhale. Exhale. Ensure your surroundings are in top shape before embarking on your next day of work.

Aquarius

Ctrl + Alt + Del the negative opinions bringing you down. If you keep listening to what everyone else is telling you to do/say/feel, you’re going to lose sight of what really matters to you most. March to your own drum, Aquarius. 

Pisces

Pisces, you’re all work no play. Get back into the groove of that favourite hobby. Your ‘pause’ turned into fully-fledged retirement from doing what you love. The call to action? Find a new outlet, or rekindle an old passion. 

Image credit: Gabrielle Stjernqvist

Russians win mixed doubles curling bronze at 2018 Winter Olympics

by @

Mon Feb 12 20:58:41 PST 2018

Despite a highly unusual tumble on the ice, a team of Russian athletes roared back to win the bronze medal in mixed doubles curling by beating Norway 8-4 on Tuesday.

Homeopathic Essentials for Travel

by The Nutrition Shoppe @ Nutrition Shoppe: Vacaville, CA

Tue Apr 11 10:09:00 PDT 2017

What’s the best way to ruin a road trip? How about motion sickness or stiffness from long hours of sitting? These can impact not only the trip but that of those around you. So what do you do? Bring along your homeopathy kit! Expert Joette Calabrese, HMC, CCH, RSHom(Na) shows you which single medicines you’ll need for your travels. These essentials include Tabacum, Borax, Petroleum, Cocculus indicus, Nux vomica and Arnica montana.

Parenthood Offers Motivation to Quit Smoking

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Parenthood Offers Motivation to Quit Smoking
Category: Health News
Created: 2/2/2010 9:37:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/2/2010 9:37:25 AM

Organic Farming: More Profitable & Environmentally Friendly

by Tyler Suchman @

Mon Feb 15 16:44:36 PST 2016

Organic farming, despite lower yields than conventional crops, is more profitable, environmentally friendly and delivers “equally or more nutritious foods that contain less (or no) pesticide residues” according to a new study by Nature Plants. This study spans forty years of research and also stresses that no single approach to farming will safely feed the […]

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Digestive disorders likely to effect autistic

by Health News @ Probiotics – Enzyme News

Wed Nov 11 09:29:05 PST 2009

Research from Vanderbilt University reveals 30 percent of those with autism experience some type of digestive problem, compared with 10 percent of those without the disorder, according to USA Today. A study from the school suggests that a genetic variation … Continue reading →

10 Movies From Your Childhood That You’ve Completely Forgotten About

by Millie Lester @ The A List | The Urban List

Fri Feb 09 12:00:00 PST 2018

Once upon a time you actually had to leave the goddamn house just to have talking animals trot around your 20” Panasonic flat screen. Now that Blockbuster has gone A over T and you don’t even need to leave the couch to cast something from your phone onto the 70” curved-mirror-3D-smart-HD-interactive TV that takes up a whole wall in your bedroom, it’s easy to forget about the cheeky flix that first made you fall in the love with the silver screen.

So, here are 10 movies from your childhood that’ll have you hunting for your old Girlfriend magazines before you can say talking-cats-wearing-human-clothes.

The Adventures Of Milo & Otis

1986

This absolute tear-jerker was the anthem of our childhood. The story revolves around an unlikely pair of friends—an orange tabby cat and a smol pug—who go on a series of adventures after the box Milo is playing in falls into a gushing stream. After a few close calls involving ten-foot mammals, the two are reunited with their animal lovers, because it was the 80s. Whatever you do, DO NOT Google how many kittens were killed in the making of this film.

Napoleon

1995

This bad boy is a little closer to home. Filmed in Sydney, a little pupper called Muffin (BE STILL MY BEATING HEART) lives with his human family and rejects his sweet dessert name, insisting on referring to himself as Napoleon. It’s basically a coming-of-age story for Labradors and it’s the cutest bloody thing anyone has ever seen. Twelve stars.

The Indian In The Cupboard

1995

This family fantasy drama film is a bit of stretch in terms of plot line but basically follows the narrative that a boy gets a cupboard as a sort of shit birthday prezzie from his brother and later discovers that if he puts toys in it, the cupboard brings them to life. It’s your classic Harry met Cupboard scenario. The fine line between fantasy and reality adds the main rift in the storyline as Omri tries to hide the full grown Native Indian from his dad. While there are many things wrong with this movie, it’ll slap you with a fair whack of nostalgia.

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

1993

Basically in the nineties, there were no humans, which is why every protagonist was a golden retriever. It was a simpler time. Anyways, this little kid flick is no different. Narrated by a naughty American Bulldog called Chance (and voiced by Michael J. Fox), Homeward Bound is the story of learning to love the family you’re in, while also learning to swim and not drown in a river. A common plot point in nineties dog movies apparently. Moral of the story: don’t try and befriend a porcupine.

Casper

1995

You probably have thought about Casper in the last decade, but have you really *thought* about it? This little computer-animated fantasy number was ahead of its time. Set in the town ‘Friendship’, two small boys are scared out of a mansion by a ghost called Casper and you know the rest. Casper falls in love with a chick on telly and hatches a plan to get her into his ghost dungeon and basically it was the soundtrack to many birthday sleepovers.

Fly Away Home

1996

Released the following year was non-dog film, Fly Away Home. Loosely based on a true story, the film follows a young Anna Paquin, who recently lost her mother, as she finds a bunch of geese eggs, raises them to lil hatchlings and teaches them to follow planes. Classic. This feel-good sad-com probably wasn’t at the top of your Blockbuster pile but it definitely got a fair run in the VCR in its heyday.

MouseHunt

1997

If you don’t remember this classic, you didn’t live through the nineties. To refresh your memory - basically, the master and overlord of string dies and leaves his dilapidated old factory to his two sons. They are literally the most incapable human beings in the entire world and eventually the house is destroyed by a small rat. It’s kind of a painful movie to watch but it’s worth it for the #mems.

Coneheads

1993

If, like me, the trailer to this movie gave you nightmares well into your teens, then you’re still a little frightened to hit it up on Youtube so I’ll give you a brief rundown. This early-nineties science fiction comedy is based on the old SNL sketches and features real-life aliens who are stranded on earth with MASSIVE heads. It’s literally what nightmares are made of and it’s probably not worth a re-watch but enjoy a few mental throwbacks before you put that back boy to bed for another two decades.

A Bug’s Life

1998

Another animated classic that probably filled your fair share of afternoons is A Bug’s Life. This insect extravaganza is some tidy little subliminal messaging about standing up to your bullies and not dropping your lunch in the river. It’s also the most recent movie in this list and will probably trigger memories of the other bug movie released in the same year - Antz.

The Swan Princess

1994

Speaking in pure bias, this is the only movie on the list that matters. If you weren’t shipping Odette and Derek from the ripe old age of three, then you don’t believe in true love. And if you weren’t mimicking Jean-Bob’s accent until your mum locked you in your bedroom and confiscated your Baby Born, then you weren’t living your best life. Bonus points for also having the soundtrack memorised and written on the inside of your year one maths book.

Looking to watch something a little more current? Here's everything you should be binge-watching this February.

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Edmonton Oilers lose fourth straight, fall 7-5 to Panthers

by Reid Wilkins @

Mon Feb 12 21:05:38 PST 2018

The Oilers lose their fourth in a row.

Natural Product

by Admin @ CANADA’S PREMIER HEALTH & NUTRITION STORES

Wed Oct 15 01:35:40 PDT 2014

The Dietary Aupplement Information Bureau (DSIB) was founded in 2001 to promote the responsible us of vitamins, minerals, herbs and specialty supplements . Health Information LookupHealth Conditions A to ZDrug Interactions A – ZVitamins, Minerals, & Herbs A – Z

Winter Is the Season of Nosebleeds

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Winter Is the Season of Nosebleeds
Category: Health News
Created: 1/31/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/2/2015 12:00:00 AM

8 Hacks For A Better Night’s Sleep

by Georgia Jayne Young @ The A List | The Urban List

Wed Feb 07 14:00:00 PST 2018

Oh how we love sleep. We would even go so far as to say there is literally nothing better than a great night’s sleep and nothing quite as terrible as a shitty night’s sleep. Waking up feeling refreshed and well rested is the absolute best way to start the day. Try adding these eight super simple sleep hacks into your bedtime routine and prepare to slay the day!

Limit Caffeine

This one’s pretty obvious, to be sure. We all know that drinking coffee right before bed is not conductive to a good night’s sleep, but did you know that you should be avoiding all forms of caffeine four - six hours before bed? Yup, that includes post-dinner special hot chocolates.

Have A Cuppa

We’re talking the herbal kind of cuppa, specifically camomile tea as when you drink this tea your body experiences an increase in the chemical glycine which is known to relax nerves and muscles, acting as a mild sedative. We are obsessing over the delish Lemon & Honey Camomile Tea with Manuka Leaf from Ti Ora, helping us off into a blissful slumber each and every night. 

Control Exposure To Light

So, we know you may be used to scrolling through the entire internet each night while lying in bed but, believe it or not, this is probably not helping you to get the best sleep ever. Try limiting your exposure to light leading up to sleep time and if you aren’t prepared to give up your nightly Insta-stalking regime, at least turn the brightness down on your phone.

Use A Sleeping Mask

Complete darkness is the ideal condition for a great sleep, so channel your inner Audrey Hepburn and find a stylish eye-mask to block out the world and sleep the night away.

Journal

We don’t know about you, but our lives are hectic af and sometimes we have approximately 127 thoughts flying around our minds the minute the lights go out. The best way that we’ve found to deal with this annoying phenomena? Write that shit down. You’ll be surprised how much emptier your brain feels.

Avoid Naps

Okay, so naps may be one of our absolute favourite pass time activities (what’s more luxurious than sleeping in the day time?!) but they are definitely not good news when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, sadly.

Take A Supplement

Magnesium is definitely our go-to supplement for a great night’s sleep as the mineral helps to relax muscles and ease nervous tension. We are loving Go Healthy’s Go Magnesium Sleep which has been formulated specifically to support a deep and relaxed sleep—yes please!

Sleep With Your Dog In Your Room

If all else fails, sleep with your dog in your room. Yup, you heard us right: a recent study has shown that people who sleep with their dogs in their room (but not their beds) have a better night’s sleep. We’re assuming that the participants’ dogs didn’t snore.

Want more? Here's how to become a morning person with these ten easy hacks!Image Credit: Breakfast At Tiffanys 

Safe Paw Ice Melter

by Dani Jaeger @ Dog Day Afternoon

Mon Jan 12 08:13:23 PST 2015

Winter weather in the Midwest always means ice and snow. Prepare your home with Safe Paw Ice Melter! Most ice melting products are composed primarily of salts, which can be dangerous for pets. It can be an irritant on paws and can be harmful when ingested. Safe Paw is a salt free ice melter, guaranteed

Tick Prevention

by LifeLearn Admin @ Belleville, ON Veterinarian Animal Clinic | Loyalist Veterinary Hospital

Fri Jun 01 04:00:17 PDT 2012

Tick season is upon us again. Or at least, it is now in full swing, as ticks have been found on dogs even in northern areas in the winter. Along…

Review: Café Altura Organic Instant Coffee

by Tyler Suchman @

Tue Apr 29 13:31:12 PDT 2014

Founded in 1980, Cafe Altura was the first organic coffee company in the United States. They run a small operation in Santa Paula, CA, working with organic, Fair-Trade coffee suppliers internationally. They recently launched a new Organic Instant Coffee, which I was excited about. I travel about ten months a year, and not every destination […]

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Jordan and Tess Pennings – Generations Farms

by Janet Davies @ Build a New Life

Thu Jan 25 05:51:17 PST 2018

At 27 and 24 years old, Jordan and Tess are part of a new energy pulsing in The County. They are a mix of modernity and tradition, old roots and ...

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Health Tip: Getting Cardiac Rehabilitation

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Health Tip: Getting Cardiac Rehabilitation
Category: Health News
Created: 2/5/2010 8:10:00 AM
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12 Valentine’s Day Crafts & Activities for Littles Ones

by christine @ Momstown Milton

Fri Feb 10 05:54:45 PST 2017

Fancy a Valentine’s Day crafternoon or looking for some Valentine’s Day activities to do with your little ones? These simple and fun ideas are a great place to start and will be tonnes of fun for you and your kids to create and explore together.   Easy DIY Button Art Heart Decor  This simple DIY is...

Bad day leads to taking too much medication.

by kris182 @ HealthBoards

Mon Feb 12 20:15:22 PST 2018

I don't know if I'm posting in the right category, I can't find anything about potential accidental overdose. So I discovered this morning that I did some sleepwalking last night. I unplugged the humidifier and plugged in the fan. I woke up...

The MSO Are Chucking A Massive Studio Ghibli Performance

by Gen Phelan @ The A List | The Urban List

Tue Feb 06 19:00:00 PST 2018

Good news, guys! Melbourne has a new concert gracing its Hamer Hall stage this April, courtesy of the MSO. It’s a little reminiscent of our fave 2002 anime flick, Spirited Away. Just not in the people-turning-into-pigs sense. (Damn).

Instead, scenes from this movie and other Studio Ghibli classics will spill onto a mahoossive screen. Against this backdrop, master composer Joe Hisaishi is going to corral the MSO into auditory glory. Think of the beats behind Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke and My Neighbor Totoro and you'll know what to expect.

As long-term BFFs, Hisaishi and Ghibli legend Hayao Miyazaki have an impressive history of movie-music collaboration—over thirty years’ worth. But hey, who’s counting. They're officially our second favourite kind of m&m.

Melbourne has been chosen for the debut performance of this concert (outside Japanese borders). Cue general cooing and smugness directed at Sydney. Consul-General of Japan, Kazuyoshi Matsunaga, even said he was honoured Melb’s world-class orchestra had been chosen for this gig of gigs.  

"These performances will be the perfect way to showcase Japanese culture here in Victoria. The works of Studio Ghibli and Mr Hisaishi’s iconic scores are already known and loved throughout Australia, and I know this will be a highlight of Melbourne’s cultural calendar this autumn," said Mr Matsunaga.

You’ll be chanting encooore until that curtain levitates just one more time.

THE DETAILS

What: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Presents: Joe Hisaishi Symphonic Concert, Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki When: Friday 27 and Saturday 28 April at 7.30pm Where: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne For more info (and to book), click here.

Heads up: we just found Victoria's best little-known foodie destination. 

Image credit: Studio Ghibli 

Valentine’s Day Gifts That Wow

by momstown @ Momstown Milton

Wed Feb 08 11:22:16 PST 2017

This year, I planned to skip the dollar store when looking for Valentine’s Day treats for my family and friends. No more last minute rush to pick up jumbo bags of generic trinkets and cards – I wanted to take it up a notch while keeping within the same budget. My goal was to find...

Oral Health Tips at Every Age

by Dr Ryan Yakowicz @ Smiles Belleville

Thu Nov 23 13:51:46 PST 2017

A few things are equally important for your oral health no matter your age or stage of life. Good nutrition, brushing and flossing habits, visiting the dentist and a little fluoride are always (always) the essentials – you won’t ever…

Scientists Explore How Zinc Fights Off Infection

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Scientists Explore How Zinc Fights Off Infection
Category: Health News
Created: 2/7/2013 12:35:00 PM
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For Millions of Americans, Everyday Life Takes Toll on Their Hearing

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: For Millions of Americans, Everyday Life Takes Toll on Their Hearing
Category: Health News
Created: 2/7/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/8/2017 12:00:00 AM

Sunfood Açaí Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

by The Nutrition Shoppe @ Nutrition Shoppe: Vacaville, CA

Fri Apr 14 10:00:00 PDT 2017

Creamy, smooth, and decadent this vegan twist on a classic dessert will have you wanting more. This Fruity treat is loaded with heart healthy antioxidants, muscle building protein, and tones of vital nutrients including vitamin K, magnesium, vitamin C,...

Scientists Piggyback Experimental HIV Vaccine on Cold Viruses

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Scientists Piggyback Experimental HIV Vaccine on Cold Viruses
Category: Health News
Created: 2/2/2016 12:00:00 AM
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Newer Treatment May Be Easier on Children With Brain Tumors

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Newer Treatment May Be Easier on Children With Brain Tumors
Category: Health News
Created: 1/29/2016 12:00:00 AM
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With a heavy heart...

by JeepGirl1! @ Boxer Forum : Boxer Breed Dog Forums

Wed Feb 07 12:53:18 PST 2018

Last night we had to say good bye to our sweet Nash. Through the afternoon I could see that he was starting to shake and was just looking so...

Don’t Take Flea and Tick Prevention for Granted!

by LifeLearn Admin @ Belleville, ON Veterinarian Animal Clinic | Loyalist Veterinary Hospital

Tue Jul 31 07:48:07 PDT 2012

We are lucky in North America! The incidence of many infectious and parasitic diseases is much less than other areas of the world. However, take heed and be on the…

Your Options For Teeth Straightening

by Dr Ryan Yakowicz @ Smiles Belleville

Wed Dec 27 12:30:59 PST 2017

Maybe Mona Lisa would have cracked a real smile if she had been more confident in her teeth! All jokes aside, you don’t have to live every day embarrassed by your own smile. Orthodontic treatments today are much more desirable…

Why is my veterinarian referring my pet to a specialist?

by LifeLearn Admin @ Belleville, ON Veterinarian Animal Clinic | Loyalist Veterinary Hospital

Thu May 26 08:26:03 PDT 2011

We want our patients to have the best possible outcome. This is why we sometimes make the decision to refer patients to veterinary specialists or specialty clinics when advanced training…

5 World Nutella Day Creations You Need To Eat In Melbourne Today

by James Shackell @ The A List | The Urban List

Sun Feb 04 14:30:00 PST 2018

If you didn’t know (and why would you, really) today is World Nutella Day. The one arbitrary day of the year that we celebrate the sweet, spreadable goodness that is Nutella. AKA The God Condiment

You can celebrate Nutella Day however you want. Go down to the supermarket, buy a big tub and smear it all over your body. Bake Nutella brownies. Dilute with water and bathe in it. We don’t really mind. But there are a few Melbourne venues who are getting in on the hazelnut action. Here are 5 Nutella celebrations happening in Melbourne today.

Free ‘Nutella Creations’ At Brunetti

CBD

If you haven’t checked out Brunetti’s new CBD cafe yet, this is a good excuse. They’ve created a custom menu of Nutella treats to celebrate World Nutella Day, and they’re giving them all away for FREE (to the first 1000 customers). We’re talking pancakes (with Nutella), croissants (with Nutella), Boombe (with Nutella), even Nutella cannoli (shotgun those). The giveaway starts at 7:30am and runs until they’re out of stock (so probably, 8am). Leave the gun, take the cannoli.

Where: Brunetti, 250 Flinders Ln When: From 7:30am For more info, click here.

Nutella Gelato At Piccolina

Collingwood & Hawthorn

This one isn’t free, but it IS delicious. It’s Piccolina’s cult favourite, Better Than Nutella gelato. A gluten-free ice-cream made from roasted hazelnuts, chocolate and cocoa powder. You can get it today at either the Hawthorn store or the new Collingwood digs. If you drop by Collingwood, you can even get liquefied Better Than Nutella, which is constantly flowing from the chocolate tap behind the pozzetti bar.

Where: Piccolina Gelateria, Collingwood & Hawthorn When: Monday 5 February For more info, click here.

Nutella Doughnuts At Doughnut Time

Various

Doughnut Time celebrates World Nutella Day like it’s a religious experience. Last year their Montella Jordan sold out in hours, and this year they’ve created something new—Tella She’s Dreaming. A Nutella-filled, chocolate glazed, Nutella drizzled, Nutella brownie, with red, white and black sprinkles, topped with gold leaf and a mini Nutella jar. This thing sounds like it should be illegal. You can get them in-store until EOD today. Check Doughnut time’s website for various locations.

Where: All Doughnut Time stores When: Monday 5 February For more info, click here.

Free Nutella Hot Cross Buns At Oasis Bakery

Murrumbeena

Three words: ‘brioche Nutella hot cross buns’. Two more words: ‘totally free’. Yep, that’s what’s happening at the famous Oasis Bakery in Murrumbeena today. The first 100 people through the door will get their hands on a fresh-baked brioche Nutella hot cross bun. These things sold like hot cakes last year (very like hot cakes really....exactly like hot cakes) so get in quick. Don’t stress though—if you miss out on a freebie you can still buy a pack to take home. Oasis are baking plenty.

Where: Oasis Bakery, 993 North Rd When: From 8am, Monday 5 February For more info, click here.

Nutella Martinis At Hu Tong

Prahran

Hu Tong Prahran have taken a slightly different tack for World Nutella Day. They’ve decided to combine Nutella with booze to create a Nutella-tini. Basically, Nutella mixed with Frangelico, vodka and Baileys, complete with a hazelnut rim. Nutella for adults, essentially, and further proof that adding ‘tini’ to anything makes it at least 60% more delicious. The Nutella-tini is best enjoyed with a small plate of dumplings, and then several more plates of dumplings.

Where: Hu Tong, 62 Commerical Rd, Prahran When: Monday 5 February For more info, click here. 

Feel like some health after all that Nutella? You can get these Kombucha cocktails at the Garden State Hotel. 

Image credit: Hu Tong

Where the Candidates Stand on Health Care Issues

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Where the Candidates Stand on Health Care Issues
Category: Health News
Created: 1/30/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/1/2016 12:00:00 AM

More Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Risk

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: More Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2014 4:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/4/2014 12:00:00 AM

Modern Birth Control Methods Could Avoid 15 Million Unwanted Pregnancies: Report

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Modern Birth Control Methods Could Avoid 15 Million Unwanted Pregnancies: Report
Category: Health News
Created: 2/4/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/4/2015 12:00:00 AM

Non-Drug Options Can Help Curb Delirium in Hospital Patients, Study Finds

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Non-Drug Options Can Help Curb Delirium in Hospital Patients, Study Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 2/2/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/3/2015 12:00:00 AM

Genital Herpes' Reactivation Better Understood

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Genital Herpes' Reactivation Better Understood
Category: Health News
Created: 1/29/2010 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Andrea Sorichetti

by kathrynadmin @ Belleville, ON Veterinarian Animal Clinic | Loyalist Veterinary Hospital

Tue Jan 12 09:30:23 PST 2016

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Instastalkers Beware, Instagram Is Testing Screenshot Notifications

by Simone Jovel @ The A List | The Urban List

Sun Feb 11 21:21:00 PST 2018

If taking a screenshot of your (future) bae on Insta and flicking it out to the ol’ group chat is your idea of a hobby—listen the hell up.

In terrifying news to Instastalkers everywhere, Instagram is rolling out a screenshot notification function. Set to hit a select group of detectives users, your actions could soon send a cheeky FYI to the person you’re currently stalking the shit out of IRL.

Before you throw your phone out the window, it’s only affecting Instastories. And if you’re one of the lucky few affected, you’ll be shown a notification the next time you go to take a cheeky screenie for laters. And before you freak out even more, future bae won’t be sent an instant notification (yet), rather they’ll see your creepy ways in their view tab with a cute AF camera emoji next to it.

What even is the future of stalking in 2018? Well, this. Apparently.

Image credit: Selena Gomez Wolves Promo

September Specials

by Kim Foreman @ Good Health Mart

Tue Sep 05 15:42:18 PDT 2017

The Natural Factors Fall Flyer is here! SAVE BIG on some of our favourite Natural Facturs products to help with everything from women’s health to probiotics to supplements for children. All specials are valid from September 6 to 24 at … Continue reading →

Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Beauty That Continues To Grow!

by momstown @ Momstown Milton

Wed Feb 08 07:03:01 PST 2017

  Every year, millions of loved ones exchange bouquets of cut flowers on Valentine’s Day… and a few days later those flowers are looking pretty sad. Why not change it up by taking your special someone to a beautiful (and warm!) indoor botanical garden? Bring the whole family on a mid-winter journey through a wonderland...

Nosebleeds

by rudiraven @ HealthBoards

Mon Feb 12 16:07:20 PST 2018

Hello......I have been having frequent nosebleeds only from left nostril. Been to ENT and they scoped my nose. Said deviated septum and a small "spur" in that nostril. It is constantly clogged on that side and sometimes very snotty. I am...

There’s An Anti-Valentine’s Day Singles Party On Next Week

by James Shackell @ The A List | The Urban List

Thu Feb 08 18:00:00 PST 2018

Staying home and watching Bridget Jones with a bottle of gin is tempting, but we have a better Valentine’s Day solution for singles. Presenting the Bumble Single Mingle at Hawker Hall.

This thing is basically a big middle finger to Hallmark. From 6:30pm next Wednesday, Hawker Hall on Chapel St is going to be turned into one giant cauldron of sizzling sexual potential. There’s going to be kissing booths, speed dating round robins, a photo-booth (with obligatory props), matchmaking experts and ‘Super Like’ drink cards.

And for tunes? Hawker Hall has booked DJ CC Babcock (great name), who’ll be making sweet musical love to your earbuds throughout the night.

Because the night is sponsored by Bumble, ladies get a free drink voucher and must use it to buy a potential suitor a drink (it’s all about making the first move). We’re not sure what the guys do in the meantime—probably stand next to whatever door canapés emerge from.

Here’s the cherry on top: your $45 ticket includes entry and food, and everyone goes in the draw to WIN a night for two at St Jerome’s in the CBD. Score.

The Details

Where: Hawker Hall, 98 Chapel St Windsor When: 6:30pm – Late, Wednesday 14 February For more info, click here. 

Did you hear? Kylie Jenner confirmed she is pregnant and we have a lot of feelings. 

Image credit: Matty Adame 

My Joyous Self-Care Routine

by Joy McCarthy @ Genuine Health

Fri Jan 26 09:03:39 PST 2018

My self-care routine has definitely evolved over the years. When I was in my 20’s it was all about fitness […]

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New MRI Test May Help Diagnose Liver Condition in Kids

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: New MRI Test May Help Diagnose Liver Condition in Kids
Category: Health News
Created: 2/5/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2015 12:00:00 AM

The Twelve Reasons to Choose Carna4

by Carna4 @ Carna4

Wed Dec 17 18:53:02 PST 2014

AUTHENTIC: All the vitamins, minerals, enzymes & probiotics in Carna4 come naturally from our true food ingredients. Synthetic FREE all the way! LIGHTLY BAKED: Carna4 is NOT extruded like most pet foods. Our food is lightly baked at low temperatures…just enough to kill pathogens but preserve nutrition. REAL MEAT: Carna4 contains meats in their natural […]

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Heads Up | You Can Get Lune Croissants At DJs This Week

by James Shackell @ The A List | The Urban List

Mon Feb 12 20:30:00 PST 2018

It’s the pop-up we deserve, but also the one we need right now.

Yep, buttery juggernaut Lune Croissanterie is landing in the David Jones Bourke St Foodhall this week, in celebration of Chinese New Year.

But there’s a small catch: they’re only serving the first 88 customers each day (a lucky number in the Chinese calendar, but an unlucky number for whoever’s 89th in line).  

Here’s how it’s going to work. Lune has developed three limited-edition ‘cruffins’ for the New Year’s festival: Lychee (piped with Lychee custard and lychee gel, topped with a freeze-dried lychee), Pineapple (feat. pineapple jam and custard, rolled in a shortbread crumb), and Salted Duck Egg (sesame brittle garnished with a salt-cured duck egg). Shotgun the hell out of that lychee thing.

You get two of each flavour in Lune’s Lunar New Year gift box, and there are 88 gift boxes up for grabs each day. There will be queues. There will be tears. It’s gonna be awesome.

The Details

What: Lune X David Jones Pop-Up Where: David Jones Foodhall, Bourke St, CBD When: From 9:30am, 13 – 15 February For more info, click here. 

Want to do CNY right this year? Here's everything going on in Melbourne for Chinese New Year. 

Image credit: Lune

20 Awesome Things To Do This Weekend In Melbourne

by Marina Nazario @ The A List | The Urban List

Wed Feb 07 12:00:00 PST 2018

Ready to blow off some steam this weekend? Us too. As always, there's A TON of events happening in Melbourne—most of which are either free or have something to do with music. So, like...pass the Champagne.

Prepare your liver, gather your mates and put on your dancing shoes. We found 17 awesome things to do this weekend in Melbourne.

All Weekend

Falsettos Chapel Off Chapel

Wanna see something really moving? Head to Chapel Off Chapel to catch a glimpse of the Tony award-winning Broadway show, Falsettos. StageArt is partnering with the Victorian Aids Council to tell the story of the life of a neurotic gay man named Marvin, his wife, his lover, his about-to-be-Bar-Mitzvahed son, their psychiatrist and the lesbians next door. Whoa, dude, that’s a lot to wrap our head around. 

Where: 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran When: All weekend For more info, click here.

Movies Under The Stars

We’re all about outdoor movies and we’re all about free things (like, duh). Our friends at MIRVAC are hosting a weekend of “Movies Under The Stars” at Yara’s Edge. FOR FREE. Yasss. They’ll be playing movies from the big screen like The Greatest Showman, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 and Ferdinand. It's just a short stroll from CBD, but if you’re feeling lazy, they’re offering FREE return ferry rides from Fed Square starting at 6pm. Pack a picnic and get there early. They’ll also be providing free bean bags to the first 100 moviegoers. Beat ya there!

Where: Point Park Crescent, Melbourne Docklands When: 6:30pm, Thursday 9 February - Saturday 11 February For more info, click here.

Vinomofo's Perfect Match 

Looking for some good value vino for Valentine's Day? The guys at Vinomofo have got you covered. They've put together a limited-edition case called 'The Perfect Match'—basically a combo of reds/ whites/ blends and everything else delicious. You get 12 bottles for $135 (RRP $320). The special is going live tomorrow, so check The 'Fo's website for all the details.

When: From Friday 9 February Where: Available online For more info, click here. 

Wurstfest

Calling all wiener lovers! There’s a month-long salute to the sausage happening at Munich Brauhaus and The Bavarian from 5 February to 4 March! Their menus will be stacked with TWENTY different sausages, including beef, chilli and chocolate (um….), beef, Vegemite and cheese (getting worried…), a two-foot Bavarian wiener (yikes), and the ‘hottest sausage’ incorporating a mix of pork and habanero (pass the milk). They’ll also be hosting tons of specials, plus an eating competition for the meat lovers out there. Why don’t you check it out for yourself…

Where: Munich Brauhaus and The Bavarian When: All weekend For more info, click here.

Big Weekend Sustainable Living

Alright you Earth lovers, this one’s for you. As part of the National Sustainable Living Festival, Big Weekend is a huggeeee program featuring workshops, talks, and performances on the topic of—you guessed it—sustainability. They’ll be hosting over 100 events to challenge your eco-thinking. Go celebrate the planet this weekend. It's giving us life after all.

Where: Fed Square and Birrarung Marr When: All weekend For more info, click here.

Cobs Peninsula Film Festival

More free movies? What a weekend. Check out Australian filmmakers showcasing their work in front of a panel of judges, and watch them win money and awards (just like at Sundance). Yes, it’s free but soz, no BYO wine (darn it).

Where: Rosebud and Queenscliff When: Friday 9 February and Saturday 10 February For more info, click here.

Doggie Dress Up Nights

Dress up your pup and take them out for date night at Queen Victoria Cinemas this Friday and Saturday. They’ll be screening Red Dog 2 and A Dog’s Purpose, so ask your pup what they’d rather see. They’re also offering free pet photography over the two nights, so you can take the perfect pic with your pooch and frame it on your wall. And on Friday, they’re hosting singles mingle, so you can meet the next love of your life in the form of a dog. 

Where: Queen Victoria Market When: Friday 9 February and Saturday 10 February For more info, click here.

Waterfront Festival

Hop on the train to Frankston this weekend and celebrate summer at the annual Waterfront Festival. They’ll be throwing down two full days of food, rides, market stalls, a beer garden and live music. Plus fireworks on Saturday night! They’ll also be celebrating the 2018 Commonwealth Games, as local legends carry the Queen's Baton through Frankston on it’s way to Gold Coast. Pretty epic.

Where: Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront When: Saturday 10 February and Sunday 11 February For more info, click here.

Friday 9 February

Collins Place Design Market

We lovessss a good market, and lucky for us, the Collins Place Design Market is on this weekend. Sift your way through handmade treats and crafty gifts while trying not to spend your entire paycheck. (We know it’s not easy at these things). Can’t help it when it looks like Pinterest threw up on the place.

Where: Collins Place When: 10am - 6pm, Friday 9 February For more info, click here.

Saturday 10 February

Caulfield Racecourse Carnival 

Just when you thought 2018 couldn’t get any better: Caulfield Racecourse dishes out its line-up for C.F. Orr Stakes Family Day on Saturday 10 February. Chauffeuring in a line-up of rides, activities and family-friendly entertainment all day, you can expect superhero strength tests and fresh goodies from local favourite The Royale Brothers. Check out all the details here.

St Kilda Festival

If you haven’t had this in your diary for the past month, here’s your last reminder. ST KILDA FEST IS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND. And you’ll get a chance to catch live music FOR FREE. Bless our souls. There will be 8 stages (including a kidz stage, what's up nuggets), over 60 bands and DJs sets, and 40,000 of your closest Aussie mates (yeah it’s going to be packed). Check out the full lineup here.

Where: Next to the Sea Baths, Jacks Blvd St Kilda When: Sunday 11 February For more info, click here.

The Classics at Stonnington

More Broadway! Head to Ardie Park to swing your hips to songs from classic Broadway shows like Hamilton, The Producers, Wicked, and Billy Elliott. This is an outdoor event in the park, hosted by theatre star Rob 'Millsy' Mills, so you know it’s going to be entertaining. Grab your mates and check it out!

Where: Ardrie Park, Malvern East When: 7:30pm, Saturday 10 February For more info, click here.

Yoga at Queen Vic Market

Nothing like a good Savasana to start your day. Melbourne-based wellness hub, Twosix Wellness, are encouraging healthy habits (drop the doughnut) with a FREE yoga sesh this Saturday morning. They've also curated a self-guided Market Wellness Trail to show you where to find all those gewd wholesome products at QVM. Spaces are limited so arrive early...and BYO mat. Namaste, friends.

Where: Queen Victoria Market When: 9am – 9:30am and 10am – 10:30am For more info, click here.

More Than A Mile Screening

What’s with all these FREE movie events this weekend?! We must have done something right. Drumroll please! This Saturday is the screening of Australia’s first beer mile doco. What does that mean exactly? We aren’t quite sure. We’ll make a far-flung assumption that it has something to do with one man, four beers and four laps around a track *shrugs shoulders* Whelp, in any case, it’s free (the first 40 RSVPs get seating plus a free beer) and you know it’s gonna be entertaining if it involves beer. Wouldn’t hurt to take a gander.   

Where: Temple Brewing Company When: 6pm, Saturday 10 February For more info, click here.

Sunday 11 February

Launchfest at The Hack Bar

You know that anything with the word “fest” in it is worth your time. March on over to Launchfest at the newly opened Hack Bar for a wild Sunday Funday. To celebrate its opening, they’re giving us live music by local blues musician, T.K. Reeve, and while keeping the drinks flowing with $16 jugs, plus Pimms and Espresso Martinis on tap. That’s dangerous.

Where: The Hack Bar, Port Melbourne When: 2pm-5pm, Sunday 11 February For more info, click here.

Piknic Electronik

Bob your head to some sick beatz at Sidney Myer Music Bowl this Sunday. It’s the second of nine events throughout February and March. This weekend will be kicking off with headliners Steve Rachmad, Deetron, Katie Drover and Scott Freedman. They’ll be throwing down rad dance music that will seriously increase your step count. Groovyyyy.

Where: Sidney Myer Music Bowl When: 2pm - 9pm, Sunday 11 February For more info, click here.

Suitcase Rummage

Eager to make a few quick bucks? Pack a suitcase full of stuff you don’t want and bring it to the Suitcase Rummage at Princes Walk. As another part of the Sustainable Living Festival, you can bargain, swap, or haggle for other peoples’ vintage, artwork, records, jewellery and bags. If you want to sell your things you gotta register here, otherwise it’s free to attend and it’s up to your bargaining skills to get the best price for that old Beatles record.

Where: Princes Walk When: 11am - 4pm, Sunday 11 February For more info, click here.

Oter Kitchen Takeover 

Here's one for you fancy foodies. You know Oter? The CBD's premier fine dining hot spot? Well it's hosting legendary chef hosting Sebastian Myers, fresh off his residency at Paris’ Fulgrance l’Adresse, for two days (11 Feb & 12 Feb). Sebastian is whipping up an exclusive, limited-edition a la carte menu. Swing by for a long lunch (12pm – 3pm) or a dinner sesh (from 5:30pm).

Where: Oter, 137 Flinders Ln When: 11 & 12 February For more info, click here. 

For The Diary

Irvin Yalom On The Meaning of Life

WTF is life? Actually, save the life-pondering questions for globally-renowned existential psychotherapist, Irvin Yalom. He’ll be speaking at the Melbourne Convention Centre next weekend as part of a School of Life special event. What's on the agenda? The greatest fears of humanity: isolation, meaninglessness, freedom and mortality (yikes). You’ll need to snag tickets to the event, so get them here before they sell out. 

Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre When: 12:00pm, Sunday 18 February 2018 For more info, click here.

GALentine's Day

Mates before dates? Celebrate being single this Valentine’s Day with wine, cheese and your best gal pals at The Lonely Hearts Club. They’ll be teaching you how to get date-fit (didn’t know this was a thing) and how to deal with being ghosted in the super choppy waters of dating. Whatever your status may be, come drink wine with girls and talk about how great it is to be single *hair flip*.

Where: Market Gallery, 205 Commercial Road, Prahran When: 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Wednesday 14 February For more info head to The Lonely Heart Club or Chapel Street Precinct website.

Did you hear? Real-life Mario Kart is coming to Melbourne! 

Image credit: St Kilda Festival

Natural Delivery OK in Cases of Intrauterine Growth Restriction

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Natural Delivery OK in Cases of Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Category: Health News
Created: 2/4/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/5/2010 12:00:00 AM

Is this just anxiety?

by ejean136 @ HealthBoards

Mon Feb 12 15:30:28 PST 2018

Hello, For the past few nights, I have woken up to a weird involuntary swallowing sensation. When it happens, I instantly start to panic because it makes me feel like I can't breathe. The best way I can describe it is that it's like a...

Giving your cat a pill

by LifeLearn Admin @ Belleville, ON Veterinarian Animal Clinic | Loyalist Veterinary Hospital

Wed Jun 15 18:37:20 PDT 2011

The easiest way to give your cat a pill is to hide the pill in food. This usually works best if the pill is hidden in a small amount of tuna or cream cheese. To ensure that the pill is actually taken, it is best to give a small amount of food that the cat is certain to eat rather than a large portion that the cat may not complete. Some cats may spit out the pill, so it is important to monitor this activity. If your cat persists in spitting out the pills or if dietary restrictions prevent you from hiding the pills in an appealing treat, you will need to administer the pill directly into the cat’s mouth.

Campaign Calls for Limits on Doctors' Hours

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Campaign Calls for Limits on Doctors' Hours
Category: Health News
Created: 2/4/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/5/2010 12:00:00 AM

Probiotics helpful for belly fat, chronic fatigue, restless legs and irritable bowel

by Health News @ Probiotics – Enzyme News

Fri Nov 13 08:41:32 PST 2009

After pregnancy, the most commonly used probiotics might help women better control belly fat, according to WebMD. In a study from Finland, the probiotics lactobacillus and bifidobacterium were found to decrease central obesity — a body mass index of 30 … Continue reading →

Probiotics and Weight Loss – A Quick Tip

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Mon Jan 05 17:43:03 PST 2015

Probiotics, Weight loss and Candida Going on a diet isn’t easy, and many people suffer from unwanted and uncomfortable symptoms such as gas, bloating, and abdominal discomfort. Even when successful, people usually have a hard time getting rid of their persistent midsection fat, and have intense cravings for sugary foods, breads, pasta and sometimes even alcohol. Most...

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Melbourne’s First Rooftop Hotel—St. Jerome’s—Is Shutting Up Shop

by Ben Tyers @ The A List | The Urban List

Wed Feb 07 22:30:00 PST 2018

Sad news just across the desk, Melbourne’s OG rooftop glamping hotel St Jerome’s is shutting up shop in April.

If you’ve been living under a rock for the past 3 years and don’t know anything about this amazing hotel, here’s a rundown.

St Jerome’s – The Hotel opened up back in May 2015 on the roof of Melbourne Central—setting the scene for other rooftop hotels to follow their lead. The world-first concept has 21 excellent canvas bell tents which were filled to the brim with luxe items, including a double bed, air con, and even a stocked Esky for you to tear into on a perfect night.

The site also features a General Store that doubles as a bar exclusive to campers, as well an infrared sauna and 24-hour reception.

The last day the hotel will be taking bookings is April 25, 2018, so you better get in fast to get an experience you won’t forget.

Australia's first ever streetwear expo is coming to Melbourne, find out all about Ego Expo here.

Image credit: supplied

Organic Milk: It’s What Cows Eat

by Tyler Suchman @

Mon Feb 22 10:34:03 PST 2016

A new report from the British Journal of Nutrition (as shown on the US National Library of Medicine / National Institutes of Health website) conducts a “meta-analysis” on 170 different studies to determine whether organically produced milk affects milk quality and nutritional benefits. Levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are lauded for their health benefits […]

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Health Tip: Common Reasons for Potty Training 'Accidents'

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Health Tip: Common Reasons for Potty Training 'Accidents'
Category: Health News
Created: 2/6/2012 8:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2012 12:00:00 AM

Prebiotics and Probiotics, Good Allies!

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Sat Jun 14 18:55:23 PDT 2014

  Prebiotics are non-digestible soluble fibers that stimulate the growth and multiplication of the beneficial bacteria in the gut. They are mainly used to fuel the probiotics and ease bowel movements. However, prebiotics have many other good characteristics, which explains why NOVA has prebiotic included in each of its formula:   They work as anti-carcinogens: When...

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Everything Glitter That You Need For Music Festivals

by Marina Nazario @ The A List | The Urban List

Fri Feb 09 14:00:00 PST 2018

As you may bloody well know, we're in the midst of festival season here in the great land of Oz. And we're well aware that it’s social suicide if you don’t rock up to an Aussie festival without looking like Tinkerbell threw up on you.

We love glitter and sparkle just as much as the next unicorn, mermaid or fairy princess, and we live for the excuse to wear it on a daily basis. So if you want to be seen from space, here’s every glitter item you need for festivals to help you shine from head to toe.

Sequin Bodycon Dress

Alright, ladies, we know you secretly want to be mermaids. Who wouldn’t want to have perfectly long, flowing hair that doesn’t seem to tangle while mysteriously being able to breathe underwater without gills? That’s what we thought. Lucky for you, we found a sequin, sparkly, mermaid-approved bodycon dress from Pretty Little Thing that’s perfect for festival season. Ain’t losing your friends in this flashy outfit!

Glitter Bass Speaker

Alright, you can’t technically wear this one, but it’s still part of the look. We know you want to keep the party going after the festival, so might as well keep with the theme and use the most shimmery speaker that you can shimmy to. (Too much?) Anyways, check out this glitter bass speaker from Cotton On. Go on, shake it like a salt shaker.

Frank Body Magic Shimmer Oil

Forget the Insta filter, Frank Body magic shimmer oil will make your skin shine bright like a diamond. Lather this stuff allllll over your body to get a better glow than J.Lo. PSA: Go easy on the free hugs. We know that festivals make you feel some type of way…but your glow could end up on someone else. AS IF.

I Scream Nail Polish

You can’t rock up to a festival without a proper manicure (even though it's bound to be ruined anyways). I Scream Nails polish offers heapppsss of different glittery, magical, sparkly, unicorn-like colours to paint on your nails for your next festival pass. If you’re anything like us, you’ll paint each nail a different, obnoxiously bright colour. Go big or go home.

Yippy Whippy Zig Earrings

Ladies, it’s alllll about the earrings. Like, we know this can make or break the festival outfit. Do yourself a favour and get these gold glitter acrylic earrings from Yippy Whippy to show off at your next bumpin' gig. Can you handle all that funkiness? Of course, you can.

Black Milk Bralet

It seems like no one wears bras nowadays (not that we’re complaining), but if it’s a teal sequin bralet from Black Milk that a mermaid might wear, then maybe make an exception. You’ll be doing a lot of jumping and dancing at festivals (if you’re not, check yourself), and this baby will keep the tatas in place. Pair it with some high waisted black denim shorts and this sparkling kimono and we’ll nominate you best dressed at the next festival.

Swell Water Bottle

You know as much as we do that it’s important to stay hydrated at festivals. So why not bring a glimmering, shimmering (running out of adjectives here!) gold Swell water bottle to match your dazzling outfit. Just, you know, EMPTY it before entering the festival or they might take it away. That would be an absolute tragedy.

Big Sequin Mini Skirt

We know, we know. Looking like a rainbow fish is the ultimate goal at a festival. We get you. So we found a mini skirt that will rival the bright coloured, cute little sea creature with this Missguided big sequin outfit. Pretty rad, amiright? Ugh, you are SO welcome.

Glitter Cat Eye Sunglasses

Sunnies are just as much of a statement as the earrings, and you want a pair of hater blockers that will turn heads and get you hella noticed. Fear not! We found these Dolls Kill glitter cat eye sunglasses that are fierce, fun, flirty, fantastic, fabulous and freakkkkyyyy. Mmmhhmm, throw us some shade. We’re too busy blockin’ out the haterzzz.

Dr Martens Boot

You don’t know annoying until your friend Amber is crying during The Jungle Giants set because her heels are too painful to wear. Ugh. Skip the sob sesh and just bloody wear Doc Martens. THEY HAVE A GLITTER COLLECTION. That’s right. Jump around, run around, be comfortable and enjoy looking like a unicorn ready for combat.

Rainbow Sequin Fanny Pack

You know what you’re really missing in your life? A rainbow sequin fanny pack that a Leprechaun would approve of. You need your hands-free during festivals so you can wave them around, do the Jersey Shore fist bump, raise the roof, all that good stuff. And a fanny pack is the way to go. Make this baby part of your insanely luminescent attire.

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Image credit: Michael Benz 

Gum Disease: More than Just Gums

by Dr Ryan Yakowicz @ Smiles Belleville

Fri Oct 13 14:06:35 PDT 2017

Your Mouth: A Picture of Health Did you know, when a dentist looks at your mouth, they can tell a lot more than just how often you’re brushing? It’s true: your oral health is like a window into your lifestyle…

Risk of Depression May Rise With Too Much or Too Little Sleep

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Risk of Depression May Rise With Too Much or Too Little Sleep
Category: Health News
Created: 2/5/2014 4:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2014 12:00:00 AM

Many Americans Face Pain, Depression in Their Final Year

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Many Americans Face Pain, Depression in Their Final Year
Category: Health News
Created: 2/2/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/3/2015 12:00:00 AM

Kylie Jenner Finally Confirmed She Was Pregnant & We Have A Lot Of Feelings

by Ange Law @ The A List | The Urban List

Sun Feb 04 15:23:00 PST 2018

After months of every single person in the entire world speculating that Kylie Jenner was pregnant, we finally have answers. And thank God for that—seriously, we’re tired. It started with an Instagram post (that’s already had a cool 6.2 million liked by the way) where she basically apologised for keeping us in the dark and fiiiiiine we’ll forgive her.

 

♥️

A post shared by Kylie (@kyliejenner) on Feb 4, 2018 at 12:27pm PST

Now there’s a video documenting her entire pregnancy and we have a lot of feelings. The video starts with Kris giving birth to Kylie and I don’t care what this says about me, but I had chills. It’s also a little chilly in Sydney this morning but really, we know it was the DRAHMA. 

The story of her pregnancy is then told by her two best friends. Cue cute footage of Travis (AKA baby daddy) showing his mate an ultrasound image and all of us wondering how the hell they kept it all so quiet. We’ll admit, it’s all a lot cuter than we thought it’d be. 

Seriously, Kardashian home videos get us every freaking time. 

Image credit: YouTube account | Kylie Jenner

Clean Up Your Dog’s Mouth with Flora4

by Carna4 @ Carna4

Tue Aug 23 07:49:56 PDT 2016

Time to Clean up Your Dog’s Mouth with Flora4   To prevent the cascade of periodontal disease, more research recommends a diet that includes WHOLE foods. When she was writing her groundbreaking books on natural rearing in the 1940’s, Juliette de Bairicli-Levy recommended that dog owners bury fresh goat heads in shallow soil. After a […]

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Don't Count on an American to Do CPR

by @ MedicineNet Daily News

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Don't Count on an American to Do CPR
Category: Health News
Created: 2/9/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/12/2018 12:00:00 AM

Protein Levels in Urine Help Predict Kidney Function

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Protein Levels in Urine Help Predict Kidney Function
Category: Health News
Created: 2/2/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/3/2010 12:00:00 AM

Healing Leaky Gut Syndrome With Probiotics

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Thu Oct 30 13:04:03 PDT 2014

  The intestinal lining is responsible for this common gastrointestinal disorder. Leaky Gut happens when the intestinal lining is more porous than normal, when large spaces appear in the gut wall allowing substances to leak out of the gut and into the blood stream. In such cases, substances like bacteria, fungi, parasites and partially digested molecules might dissipate through...

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New Treatment Could Be 'Breakthrough' for Vitiligo Skin Condition

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: New Treatment Could Be 'Breakthrough' for Vitiligo Skin Condition
Category: Health News
Created: 2/5/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2018 12:00:00 AM

Eye-Opening Research on Astronauts' Vision Problems

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Eye-Opening Research on Astronauts' Vision Problems
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2017 12:00:00 AM

2017 Business Retention & Expansion Study

by Trevor Crowe @ Build a New Life

Thu Dec 07 13:30:19 PST 2017

The Community Development Department recently completed a 2017 Business Retention and Expansion Study for the Professional and Healthcare Services sectors. The Full report PDF can be found HERE. Background Business ...

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Facebook Might Be Tough on Users With Low Self-Esteem

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Facebook Might Be Tough on Users With Low Self-Esteem
Category: Health News
Created: 2/7/2012 4:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/8/2012 12:00:00 AM

Skimp on Sleep and You Just May Wind Up Sick

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Skimp on Sleep and You Just May Wind Up Sick
Category: Health News
Created: 2/9/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/9/2017 12:00:00 AM

Antacids increase fracture risk

by Health News @ Probiotics – Enzyme News

Thu Nov 12 09:50:27 PST 2009

News of another study confirming the relationship between certain antacids and bone fractures surfaced in mid-2009. The drugs, proton pump inhibitors and histamine-2 receptor antagonists, increased the risk of hip and thigh fractures, according to HealthDay News. The greatest risk … Continue reading →

On-the-Job Stress Won't Raise Your Risk for Cancer, Study Finds

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: On-the-Job Stress Won't Raise Your Risk for Cancer, Study Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 2/7/2013 8:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/8/2013 12:00:00 AM

Hello from Washington, DC

by boxlover202 @ Boxer Forum : Boxer Breed Dog Forums

Mon Feb 05 06:43:06 PST 2018

Any other DMV folks out here?

The Feed | All The News You Missed This Week

by Marina Nazario @ The A List | The Urban List

Thu Feb 08 14:00:00 PST 2018

This week flew by faster than Ricky Bobby in a racecar. And we’re okay with that, because that means it’s the weekendddd. Time to crack open a beer.

In case you’ve been a good employee and haven’t been distracted by the deep, dark depths of the Interwebs, we made a list of everything you missed this week. Hey, we get it. If you ain’t first, you’re last.

ICYMI the Altman brothers, aka stars of the TV show Million Dollar Listing, are coming to Australia. So California Burgers created a limited edition, all-American burger just for them (where’s our burger?!). Let’s give ‘em a big Aussie welcome.  

Laneway is keeping the party rolling with Sommersby cider by giving us Musical Shares. Get amongst it.

Sound the alarm! Frank’s Cafe just dropped a Golden Gaytime pannacotta. Beat you there!

CBD's premier fine dining hot spot, Ôter is hosting legendary chef Sebastian Myers, fresh from his residency at Paris’ Fulgrance l’Adresse, for two days. Be there or be square.

Yoooo! Asahi Premium Beverages just launched Nikka Whisky’s Coffey Range in Australia. You’re gonna wannna to try this. Pro tip: take the Nikka Coffey Grain and pour it over vanilla ice cream. Officially NUTS. 

Write this in your diary with big bold letters: There’s an ice cream festival coming to the Yara Valley next week.

We got to check out a new Aussie gin bar, and you need to try the Sheila Margarita before summer ends.

THIS IS NOT A DRILL: There’s a pop-up carnival coming to Melbourne this weekend!

We turned into mad scientists to figure out how to make the best damn goon punch in Australia.

After looking into the magic, crystal ball, we predict that this will be your new, Saturday morning breakfast spot.

A pup-friendly outdoor cinema is coming to Melbourne so you don’t have to experience separation anxiety from your dog. 'Bout time.

The next best thing to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory just opened in Cremorne and we just gained 5 kilos.

Dust off the dancing shoes. A mussel and jazz festival is coming to South Melbourne Market

Pssttt. There’s a top-secret Rose rooftop party happening this month #TrendyAs

Eat your weight in weiners at Wurstfest this weekend for no reason at all.  

Looking for something to do? Here're 20 things happening in Melbs this weekend. 

Image credit: California Burger

Air Pollution Linked to Risk of Preterm Birth

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Air Pollution Linked to Risk of Preterm Birth
Category: Health News
Created: 2/1/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/1/2016 12:00:00 AM

Nearly one-third of people experience IBS symptoms

by Health News @ Probiotics – Enzyme News

Thu Nov 12 09:15:12 PST 2009

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea, now affects 30 percent of the population, according to a Reuters report in mid-2009. The disorder has many potential causes, including diet, stress, trapped gas, medications, hormonal changes … Continue reading →

Homeopathic Essentials for Women

by The Nutrition Shoppe @ Nutrition Shoppe: Vacaville, CA

Thu Mar 30 15:55:00 PDT 2017

Mood swings. PMS. Cramps. Heavy legs. Hemorrhoids. These conditions don’t belong in the lives of busy women. Homeopathic medicines are there to correct and uproot the condition, not suppress symptoms. Homeopathy expert Joette Calabrese, HMC, CCH, RSHom(Na) shows you which single medicines are necessary for balanced and vibrant health. These include Sepia, Cimicifuga racemose, Caulophyllum thalictroides, Colocynthis, Sabina, Hamamelis virginiana, Aesculus hippocastanum, and Nux vomica.

Multiple Sclerosis: Making an MS Friendly Home

by @ MedicineNet.com - Slideshows

Tue Jan 02 23:00:00 PST 2018

Adults with multiple sclerosis may be at risk for injuries, hazards, and falling at home. Some simple home modifications can protect your health and safety and facilitate fall prevention. Reduce your risk of accidents and prevent hazards with these tips.

Raising Daughters

by Glynis Ratcliffe @ Momstown Milton

Thu Feb 16 01:33:54 PST 2017

A few months back, my daughter turned five. Something about that number feels monumental, doesn’t it? Halfway to 10, which is so close to the teen years. When I had my baby girl five years ago, I was filled with a fierce hope for her, for my opportunity to raise her. She would be a...

What Your Favourite Melbourne Spot Says About You

by Kate Bartels @ The A List | The Urban List

Mon Feb 12 20:00:00 PST 2018

We Melburnians are a pretty groovy bunch—just ask us. We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing where to eat, drink and spend our hard earned dollars. But everyone’s got their own little spot that keeps drawing them back in every time. Maybe it’s the burgers, or perhaps it's the obnoxious 'gram opportunities. Whatever the reason, where you end up on the regular can say a lot about a person.

Here’s what your favourite Melbourne spot says about you.

Mr Miyagi

You’re a fashion extraordinaire or Comm's expert who doesn’t mind waiting two hours for a table on a Friday night (even though your starving). All to get a photo with that bomb neon sign, a nori taco and a glass of frozè. You believe any good outfit is a combination of black skinny jeans, red lipstick and a nice (designer) top. In your humble opinion, a Saturday night without a 5-minute Instagram story complete with a combination of still shots, videos and perfectly organised boomerangs is a total waste. But look on the bright side—at least it means you can re-wear your outfit when you’re queuing up again next week for some Miyagi fried chicken and edamame beans.

Dr Morse

Heading here on a Sunday for some disco, some good vibes and some bevvies is a must. You’re all about the good tunes, and most of the time you’re the one shouting  “Tuuuuuune” while pointing both fingers to the sky and hanging around the DJ booth. You love telling everyone how you went to every bush doof this summer and it “changed your life and just was a real life-humbling experience”. Also, you know that hanging out at Dr Morse like you bloody own it gives you extra cred points, and even though Abbotsford is a 45-minute tram ride from your house, it’s totally worth it.

St Ali

There’s a 99% chance that you didn’t grow up in Melbourne. We know this because the point of your visits to St Ali is half for their bril' coffee and funky looking dishes and half to let all your friends back home know that you are now a fully naturalised Melbournian, drinking your cold drip out of a warehouse wearing head to toe black and that’s just how things are done now. When you head home for the holidays, you love to name drop your local coffee shop and rub it in that “there’s just no vibe here”, and “Melbourne is saaaaa much more cultured”.

Short Straw

You definitely didn’t get up at 6am and go to yoga class, but your head-to-toe Lorna Jane getup says otherwise. You can be seen tucking into a smashed avo with a side of smoked salmon because #insta #melbourne #cafe and so on and so forth. Having Short Straw as your favourite brunch spot means a few things are certain. You spent the last two months rent on a brand new Gucci bag, (or you went to Bali and got a really, really good fake), you own a pair of to-die-for Céline sunnies and you make sure that they accidentally on purpose end up in your oh so candid very planned and staged breakfast pic.

Garden State Hotel

You used to hit up CQ every Saturday, but after turning 25 you grew sick and tired of guys who claimed that they “almost got drafted to Collingwood” ruining your girls night, so you decided to move along to a more mature venue. Garden State Hotel has the most Insta vibe décor in Melbourne, but of course you've already 'grammed every square inch of the place. If you’re not having a laugh with the gals sipping on a kombucha G&T, you’re breaking it down to Nelly’s ‘Hot in Here’ and still (unfortunately) trying to swat off those 'almost' Collingwood players.

Section 8

The last time you bought clothes that weren’t from Vinnies was when you were 11, and you like it that way. You're basically the walking definition of a Melbourne hipster and you love to tell people how you once saw this DJ in Berlin and it changed your life, man. You can’t remember the last time you didn’t go to Section 8 on a Sunday afternoon, shared a pale ale with all the other hipsters and pretended like graffiti and pallets are your everyday aesthetic. Afterwards, you’ll head back to your Brunswick east apartment and order vegan UberEATS.

Mr Scruffs

A part of making it known to everyone in your life that you are in fact, a vision of what it means to be Melbournian is frequently indulging mid-week burgers and beers. You know the rules though— to be cooler than just a dinner, you must have it after 8 pm and there must be lagers and tunes involved. If you look down at floor level, you can see everyone scouting some form of Dr Martens and socks with little watermelons or unicorns on them. This is an integral part of your Collingwood street cred. Most of the time, you head to Mr Scruffs on a Wednesday for the half-price night, because Jonno is still an apprentice and Nath’s not for profit animal welfare vegan initiative isn’t quite off the ground yet. 

Heartbreaker 

Loose cannon. There, we said it. When the clock strikes midnight, a small bird inside your forehead pops out and scream 'HOW ABOUT HEARTBREAKER'. You know the tattooed bartenders by name (even if they're a little hazy on yours), and Connie's pepperoni slice with extra oregano is your 1am life-blood. There's an 80% chance you also have a strangely powerful attraction to Jankara karaoke. Tonight you will walk home to Fitzroy through the REB gardens and swim in the fountain unironically. 

Carlton Club 

You're a creature of habit, and every Friday night The Carlton sucks you back with it's nostalgic, red velour tractor beam. It doesn't matter how far away the night begins, it will end out on the Carlton's balcony (or ensconced in one of the booths), drinking Draught by the pint and cackling like a maniac while a stuffed giraffe's head judges you (like it's done so many nights before). You once saw Rob 'Millsy' Mills in here and it was the highlight of your week. 

Want to know some more specifics? Find out what your favourite summer drink says about you.

Image credit: Heartbreaker | Ariana Gillrie

Administering eye drops to your dog

by LifeLearn Admin @ Belleville, ON Veterinarian Animal Clinic | Loyalist Veterinary Hospital

Fri Jul 15 07:21:43 PDT 2011

Make sure that you wash your hands both before and after administering the medication to prevent the spread of infection. If your dog’s eye is painful, you may need to…

On the 11th Day of Christmas…!

by Dani Jaeger @ Dog Day Afternoon

Mon Dec 22 21:12:32 PST 2014

From bouncy and squeaky, to fuzzy and fun, our lovable Christmas pet toys are guaranteed to put the happy in your holidays! You’re sure to find something your fur friend will love to open on Christmas morning! We have tiny fluffy hearts, gigantic red bones, and everything in between, so come in and take advantage

Bill Murray Just Announced He’s Touring Australia This Year

by James Shackell @ The A List | The Urban List

Sun Feb 11 16:00:00 PST 2018

Pinch us, because we might be dreaming. Bill Freaking Murray, AKA the greatest legend ever to grace God’s green earth, has just announced he’ll be touring Australia this November.

Yep, really.

The tour sounds pretty interesting actually. In classic Murray style he’s opted for something a bit stranger than a simple ‘Night With Bill Murray’ Q&A sesh. He’ll be touring with German-born classical cellist Jan Vogler, mixing Vogler’s classical music with readings from literary greats like Ernest Hemingway and Walt Whitman to create some sort of Murray-esque meta-performance.

There’ll be a small classical ensemble on stage, including Vogler’s wife, the famous violinist Mira Wang, plus pianist Vanessa Perez. The whole thing is being spruiked as a ‘spirited night of music and literature’. We might just die.

Want to get your greedy mitts on tickets? You and every other sentient being in Australia. There’s a pre-sale this Wednesday which kicks off at 9am SHARP. Tix will go on sale to the general public on Monday 19 February at 9am.

This probably goes without saying, but don’t play coy. These will sell out faster than your browser can refresh.

The Details

What: New Worlds, featuring Bill Murray & Jan Vogler When: Perth, November 7. Sydney, November 9 & 10. Wellington, November 14. Brisbane, November 16. Melbourne, November 17. To register for pre-sale tickets, head here. Cost: $99.90 - $249.90, depending on how close you get to Murray’s earthly essence.

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Smaller Plate Won't Help Your Diet, Research Shows

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Smaller Plate Won't Help Your Diet, Research Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2012 12:00:00 AM

There’s A Huge Ice Cream Festival In The Yarra Valley Next Week

by James Shackell @ The A List | The Urban List

Mon Feb 05 20:00:00 PST 2018

We’ll take two scoops of the Hell Yes, please. The Chocolaterie’s annual Ice Cream Festival is launching next week (on Valentine’s Day) and it’s looking freaking delicious.

There are some things in life that are worth love handles, and this is one of them.

For 12 calorific days, the Yarra Valley & Great Ocean Rd Chocolateries will be pumping out a whopping 144 artisanal ice-cream flavours, hand-churned by expert chocolatiers.

They’re going to release 12 new flavours each day of the festival, and some of them are definitely NSFM (not safe for minors). We’re talking the Dark Horse (a malty combo of dark chocolate and Coopers stout) and the Gin & Tonic (literally G&T ice cream, served with a twist of orange).

There’s also plenty of ice cream that won’t blow you over 0.05. The Bush Tucker Cheesecake caught our eye (finger lime cheesecake with a strawberry gum ripple...wtf). And definitely get the kids sugar’d to hell on the Magical Unicorn (blue banana and pink bubblegum ice cream swirled with freckles and topped with unicorn dust, made from 30% hand-ground unicorns).

Need a kicker? This year the Chocolaterie is releasing a range of handmade cones to compliment the ice cream selection. You can get milk, white or dark choc-dipped cones, rolled in stuff that’ll make your dentist cry. Think Oreo crumbs, freeze-dried strawberry dust or crushed honeycomb.

I scream, you scream etc.

The Details

What: The Chocolaterie Ice Cream Festival Where: Yarra Valley (35 Old Healesville Rd) and The Great Ocean Rd (Elkington Rd, Bellbrae) When: 14 – 25 February For more info, click here. 

Speaking of treats, we've found the ultimate Treat Yo' Self getaway. 

Image credit: Yarra Valley Chocolaterie 

Teeth griding

by Eurso @ Boxer Forum : Boxer Breed Dog Forums

Sat Feb 10 07:38:54 PST 2018

Hello all, Recently my 4 year old started to grind her teeth as she settles down to lay down either for the night or just a rest on the couch. She...

Weak Vaccine Making Flu Season Even Tougher, CDC Says

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Weak Vaccine Making Flu Season Even Tougher, CDC Says
Category: Health News
Created: 2/2/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/5/2018 12:00:00 AM

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

by The Observer Staff @ The Observer Online

Mon Jan 15 01:26:21 PST 2018

Click to view Dr. King's iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech from 28 Aug. 1963 in Washington, D.C. Continue Reading →

Trouble years after rectocele surgery

by Catfish1962 @ HealthBoards

Sun Feb 11 15:00:27 PST 2018

Hi, I had rectocele surgery five years ago and still have horrible pain during intercourse. The pain is unbearable and my poor husband loses his erection from me grimacing and trying not to cry. I've gone back to my doc and even went into Boston for...

Natural Selection Still Key in Human Evolution, Study Contends

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Natural Selection Still Key in Human Evolution, Study Contends
Category: Health News
Created: 2/5/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2015 12:00:00 AM

New Garnier Whole Blends

by momstown @ Momstown Milton

Fri Feb 10 02:39:53 PST 2017

Nutley’s Higgins swings for the fences on the hardwood as well

by Jim Hague | Observer Sports Writer @ The Observer Online

Thu Jan 25 07:59:55 PST 2018

Make no bones about it. First and foremost, Marty Higgins is a baseball player. It’s where the Nutley High School junior gets his most recognition and acclaim. After all, Higgins has already given a verbal commitment to St. John’s University… Continue Reading →

Women’s Probiotic to Support Women’s Health* | NOW Supplements

by The Nutrition Shoppe @ Nutrition Shoppe: Vacaville, CA

Tue May 02 12:38:00 PDT 2017

Maintaining a healthy balance of gut flora is important, especially for busy women. That’s why NOW created Women’s Probiotic: https://www.nowfoods.com/supplements/womens-probiotic-20-billion, which is specially formulated using three clinically-tested probiotic strains that support women’s health through every stage of life.* With NOW’s Women’s Probiotic, you’ll know that you’re getting the probiotics known to support healthy balanced immune system functions of women of all ages, including pregnant and nursing women.*

---Features L. rhamnosus HN001 and L. acidophilus La-14 which have been shown to colonize the vaginal tract and help to maintain healthy vaginal pH when taken orally.*

---B. lactis HN019 and HN001 also supports GI regularity and reduces occasional gas and bloating.*

---20 Billion Colony-Forming-Units (CFUs)

Our bodies are home to beneficial bacteria called probiotics, which live inside and outside our body. Probiotics serve many important roles including digestive and immune system health.* While we can get probiotic organisms from our diet (primarily from fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi, and some dairy products like yogurt), getting enough from foods alone can be a challenge when life pulls you in all sorts of directions.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Raw Milk Production Safety from Organic Pastures

by Papa Organics @

Fri Mar 27 11:12:18 PDT 2015

While advocates of raw, unpasteurized milk love the health benefits, there have been pervasive concerns nationally and at the government level regarding the safety of raw milk. The Center for Disease Control has cautioned that “unpasteurized milk is 150 times more likely to cause food-borne illness and results in 13 times more hospitalizations than illnesses involving […]

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Blizzard 2013: Preparation and Getting Through It

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Blizzard 2013: Preparation and Getting Through It
Category: Health News
Created: 2/8/2013 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/8/2013 12:00:00 AM

Secondhand Smoke Raises Kids' Ear Infection Risk

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Secondhand Smoke Raises Kids' Ear Infection Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 1/29/2011 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/31/2011 12:00:00 AM

Bread and Other Common Foods Top List of Sodium Culprits

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Bread and Other Common Foods Top List of Sodium Culprits
Category: Health News
Created: 2/8/2012 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/8/2012 12:00:00 AM

U.S. Abortion Rate Drops to Lowest Level Since 1973: Report

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: U.S. Abortion Rate Drops to Lowest Level Since 1973: Report
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2014 12:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/4/2014 12:00:00 AM

One 'Silver Lining' to Recession: Fewer Broken Bones?

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: One 'Silver Lining' to Recession: Fewer Broken Bones?
Category: Health News
Created: 2/8/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/8/2012 12:00:00 AM

An Aussie Island Is Throwing A Crayfish Festival

by Ange Law @ The A List | The Urban List

Sun Feb 04 16:04:00 PST 2018

Deep breaths team. We’ve just found the food festival of your dreams. This April, some of Australia’s best chefs (and foragers, we might add) are heading to Flinders Island. Where the heck is Flinders Island? Let us tell you. It’s a small island off the coast of Tasmania and if fresh seafood, native produce and a cheeky tipple sounds like your ideal weekend situation, you’ll want to buy tickets to this one right now.

Longsong chef, David Moyle has enlisted some of Australia’s best native chefs for the island’s inaugural Food and Crayfish Festival which will culminate in a beachside long table lunch on 14 April. We’re talking about James Vile (Biota), Mark LaBrooy (Three Blue Ducks), and Matt Stone and Jo Barrett (Oakridge Wines). They’ll even be showing up a week early to source the local ingredients personally. 

Oh, and by the looks of things, you’ll even be able to glamp on the island and yeah, this festival just got even more beautiful (we weren’t sure it was possible either). Also (yes, there’s more), because the islanders are just all ‘round great humans, they’ll be lending chairs from their own dining tables so you have somewhere to park it while you feast. 

There is literally nothing more Australian that heading to a secret beach on a lush island and scoffing shellfish all day long. You know it’s true. More details here. 

The Details

What: Flinders Island Food & Crayfish Festival When: 14 – 15 April Where: Flinders Island Cost: $240 pp

We also just found a luxe doggy high tea (we know).

Image credit: Michelle Tsang

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

by @ MedicineNet.com - Slideshows

Mon Dec 04 23:00:00 PST 2017

What causes high blood pressure (hypertension)? Know the warning signs and symptoms of high blood pressure. Read about high blood pressure medications, diet, and long term treatments.

Viking girls’ squad looking to improve

by Jim Hague | Observer Sports Writer @ The Observer Online

Thu Jan 25 08:06:03 PST 2018

The North Arlington High School girls’ basketball team owns a 5-6 record as the season rapidly approaches the midway mark. In the eyes of head coach Karissa DePena, the record is no indication of how well the Vikings have improved… Continue Reading →

Hospital workers, children on antibiotics might be well advised to take a daily probiotic supplement

by Health News @ Probiotics – Enzyme News

Mon Nov 16 07:01:51 PST 2009

Antibiotic contamination might be common throughout many hospitals — including in waiting areas, offices and cafeterias — according to Reuters. A Norwegian study, which examined two of the country’s hospitals, found the highest levels of contamination in medicine and patient … Continue reading →

Where To Find Vegan Ice Cream In Melbourne

by Marina Nazario @ The A List | The Urban List

Mon Feb 05 12:00:00 PST 2018

Listen up vegan plant-lovers, we just upgraded your summer. No, not with Melbourne's best secret vegan menus or a dedicated vegan pub, but with dessert! Just because all your non-vegan friends are cooling off with ice cream, doesn’t mean you can’t either.

We understand your need for a creamy dessert, especially during those hot summer days, so we made a list of where to find vegan ice cream in Melbourne. You're bloody welcome. 

Ms Bean

Box Hill

Our homegirl, Ms Bean, is all about being vegan. So she opened a completely vegan dessert shop, devoid of all animal products. That’s commitment. Ms Bean uses a fancy Italian gelato machine to churn fresh vegan ice cream daily. So you can bet that sh*t is as creamy and delicious as the traditional stuff. If you don’t believe us, ask your non-vegan friends to do a blind taste test. 

Fritz Gelato

Various locations

Um, did you know that most vegan varieties are also gluten-free? So what would such a product look like, you ask? It'd look like the best damn gelato in Australia, duuuhhh. Fritz is known for getting wild and crazy with their flavours, and if you’re vegan, they’ll give you 37 flavours to choose from. THIRTY-SEVEN. Who knew? We have our eye on Tequila Sunrise.

Pidapipo

Carlton & Windsor 

The crew at Pidapipo churn out some of the best damn ice cream in Melbourne, and there's no reason vegans can't join in the fun. Just stick to the sorbet range—it's 100% animal-friendly, and comes in tangy summer flavours like peach (nom) and watermelon (double nom). 

7apples

St Kilda

Why go to Italy for perfectly good gelato when you can just go to 7apples? The owner of this shop lived in Tuscany for a few years, learning all the tricks of the ice cream trade. After soaking up all that Italian knowledge, he opened up shop in St Kilda and brought us creamy artisan gelato, complete with vegan flavours so we can all indulge. That’s amore!  

Billy Van Creamy

Fitzroy North 

Yep, it's true. The guys from legendary food truck Billy Van Creamy just created a 100% vegan ice cream range, made from housemade cashew milk and organic coconut milk. The flavour range isn't as extensive as your cow varieties (yet), but damn do they taste good. 

Piccolina

Hawthorn & Collingwood

It's worth dropping into Piccolina every now and then to check on the vegan goodness. Most of their range does include dairy, but they usually have at least one or two plant-based flavours rotating through the mix. FIngers crossed they're churning the famous vegan, gluten-free chocolate brownie ice cream. That sh*t is the bomb. 

N2 Extreme Gelato

Fitzroy

Our friends at N2 Extreme Gelato are seriously committed to surprising your taste buds. And they go to dangerously great lengths to do this—using liquid nitrogen to freeze the ice cream (yes, it’s safe to eat). It adds a nice bit of theatre to your vegan ice cream experience. The scientists at N2 change up their flavours every two weeks and always include one vegan offering. Get around it, science nerds. 

Ben & Jerry’s

CBD

Of course the OGs of ice cream do vegan! And they make four extremely Ben & Jerry flavours that have us frothing at the mouth, including peanut butter and cookies, caramel almond brittle, coffee caramel fudge and coconut seven layer bar. Winning! You can get these glorious vegan flavours in-store at their digs on Flinders lane, or just grab a pint from 7-Eleven and take it home with you while you binge watch Suits.

Mister Nice Guys

Ascot Vale

Our friends at Mister Nice Guys definitely live up to their name. They’re an all-inclusive bakery whose products are 100% egg-free, dairy-free, lactose-free, cochineal & gelatine-free, with soy-free, gluten-free, wheat-free and corn-free options. Phew. Love a good vegan bakery. But they also make the meanest vegan freakshakes around, with flavours like Chocolate Lochness, Salted Caramel Pretzelstein and Boo-Nana Split. Yum.

Girls & Boys

Fitzroy

Obviously, Fitzroy has its fair share of vegan eats. And Girls and Boys is the place to go if you’re a vegan craving dessert, especially ice cream. And none of that sorbet crap either, we mean real, creamy, soft serve ice cream and gelato made for vegans. They make their ice cream and gelato with a blend of coconut and soy milk, sweetened with rice syrup. And then they go crazy with the flavours. Bless our souls.

Gelato Messina

Various locations

The ice cream at Messina may not be vegan, but the sorbets sure as hell are. Who needs white stuff that comes out of cows when you've got all-natural, plant-based flavours like salted coconut and mango salsa, blood orange, chocolate sorbet and pandan & coconut? 

In case you're dying from the heat, here are 20 life hacks to get you through the summer. 

Image credit: Billy Van Creamy

Higher Education, Lower Alzheimer's Risk

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Higher Education, Lower Alzheimer's Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2009 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/3/2009 12:00:00 AM

Hey, Super Bowl Fans: Don't Choke on Game Day

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Hey, Super Bowl Fans: Don't Choke on Game Day
Category: Health News
Created: 2/4/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2017 12:00:00 AM

VIDEO: Microbiologist Kiran Krishnan on Immune Health

by Chris @ Thrive Probiotic

Mon Feb 05 14:20:29 PST 2018

There’s a lot on the news about the flu and viruses going around, and it can be very scary. Here, Just Thrive microbiologist Kiran Krishnan talks about how and why taking spore probiotics can help enhance your immune health. Click the video below to watch now!  

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On the 12th Day of Christmas…!

by Dani Jaeger @ Dog Day Afternoon

Tue Dec 23 22:03:55 PST 2014

Back by popular demand! On our final day of the Twelve Days of Christmas event, everything is coming full circle back to our tasty Holiday Edition “Vanilla Snowflake” Fruitables Dog Treats! Now, today only, you can get a bag for FREE with the purchase of ANY toy! This deal is only while supplies last. One

Melbourne’s Coolest Gift Delivery Services

by James Shackell @ The A List | The Urban List

Thu Feb 08 18:00:00 PST 2018

Brownie points. We’re all searching for them. Little gestures that stamp our names in the good books (and mean we won’t have to touch the vacuum for at least two weeks). Well good news, guys—we found a way to score the brownie points mother load. And the only finger you’ll need to lift is the muscular one that controls your mouse. Introducing Melbourne’s coolest gift delivery services.

Gift deliveries are appropriate for the following occasions: anniversaries, apologies, getting busted skipping ahead on Netflix seasons you promised to watch together, the birth of your first child, world peace, snoring too loudly, leaving tiny amounts of milk in the bottle and then putting it back in the fridge, or because you want a foot massage. Let's do this:

Hello Botanical

Everyone loves a good old-fashioned indoor plant, and that's where Hello Botanical comes in. Hello Botanical deliver for free Melbourne wide, and you can select from indoor plant hits such as the Monstera, Umbrella Tree, Variegated Jade, or String of Beans. It all turns up beautifully presented in a hessian pot holder. Ideal for the home, or even to brighten up that office space for someone.

As a special for Valentine's Day the Hello Botanical Team are offering $10 off their large plants. All you have to do is enter the code HELLOVALENTINE.

Manflowers

Manflowers’ tagline is “beer delivered to babe”, which pretty much sums up their business model. You get online and order a rotating bouquet of Australian craft beer (at the moment it’s four varieties of Sample), and Manflowers delivers it to your babe, who then drinks the beer and loves you for all time. The packaging is all class, and you can even attach a little message.

Daily Blooms

There are a bunch of flower delivery services in Melbourne (see what we did there?) but our pick is Daily Blooms. Owner and entrepreneur Courtney hits Melbourne’s finest flower markets early each morning, picking what’s in bloom, and then sculpts an original flower arrangement based on her daily finds. Flowers plus delivery will set you back $30, and you can check today’s arrangement each morning on Instagram.

Vinomofo

The guys that took the stuffiness out of wine, Vinomofo are one of the fastest growing companies in Australia (they’ve actually just expanded into Singapore). Their ethos is pretty simple: delicious wine, zero wank, and cheap deliveries from some of Australia’s best vineyards to your mouth. There’s a range of prices and varieties, but the guys at ‘the ‘Fo’ only sell the wines they love, so you know you’re getting a curated selection. Love the attitude too.

Magnum & Queens

Another online wine merchant that’s popped up in the last few months. Magnum & Queens is run by top Melbourne sommelier Virginia Selleck, so you know they’re only stocking the good stuff. Each month they release a beautifully packaged selection under a new theme, boxed up and delivered to your nearest and dearest. You can order three, six or a mighty 12-bottle pack, and each wine comes with a handy cheat sheet, detailing any relevant tasting notes (if you’re lost, just say ‘oaky’) and a wine-based recipe.

Little Cupcakes

Gorgeous cupcakes with same day delivery? F*ck yes. Little Cupcakes do little cupcakes (go figure), and the flavour range is pretty impressive. You can order a simple selection, or pick out individual sweets like Belgian Chocolate, Cherry Ripe, Oreo and Dark Horse Coffee. Gluten intolerants can cheer up too—there’s a stodge-free range on offer, along with brownies and cookies if cupcakes aren’t really your jam. There’s even a couple of vegan flavours (think Black Velvet or Blueberry Pistachio).

Bellabox

Beauty sample boxes are all the rage at the moment, and Bellabox is probably the best of the bunch. You can sign up your partner for a monthly pamper pack that includes five or so beauty samples from various on-trend brands. If you like what you try, you can shop Bellabox’s online store and buy the real deal. You can tailor a plan to suit your giftee, and they’ll deliver the box wherever you want. It’ll sit you back just $17.95 a month, which is a steal when you consider the number of brownie points on offer.

Sorry Thanks I Love You

Says it all, doesn’t it? Whether you’re apologising for eating the last slice of cheesecake or expressing love through the medium of buying expensive stuff, Sorry Thanks I Love You has you covered. You can everything delivered through this thing. A selection of Bruny Island cheeses? Done. Smoked Tasmanian salmon? Sure thing. Gorgeous homewares, bespoke flower bouquets, craft beer—the sky’s the limit. The site helpfully arranges their gifts into different categories, depending on the power of your love, or the size or your f*ck up. Nice one.

Sweet Mickie

Love this idea. Delicious home-baked cinnamon and ginger cookies, covered in icing and stamped with any message you can think of. That’s the thinking behind Sweet Mickie, a tongue-in-cheek cookie delivery service based right here in Melbourne. You can order cookies with pre-prepared messages (‘Oral pleasure’ and ‘I f*cking love you’ caught our eye) or tailor your own cookie-message (you have to order 30+ cookies to get a custom quote, but hey, having too many cookies is low on the list of life’s Big Problems).

Manrags

Socks and jocks have become a bit of a gag gift in recent years, but that's only because we didn't have Manrags. They're a premium socks and undies subscription service, and the only one that uses 100% Egyptian cotton. You can order a combo of socks and jocks, or just focus on the one (if, like us, your socks disappear regularly into some mysterious dimension beyond the regular boundaries of time and space). The colourful goods come packaged and delivered right to your man's door, and you can sign him up for month-by-month, 6-month or yearly packages. Nice.

Flowerfox

A new bouquet delivery service that hooks you up direct with florists all over town. Apparently a lot of online flower sites just use stock photos and you don't really know what you're getting. Not these guys. Flowerfox also stock everything from $8 soaps and $25 succulents through to $100+ hampers and bouquets (you fancy fox, you). 

Brewquets

These guys have a motto: no more cellophane. Brewquet are an online beer delivery service that's trying to shake up the traditional 'gifting' industry (you know, the one that uses cellophane). The team handpicks some craft beers, throws in a pack of jerky or two, wraps the whole thing in a classy hessian bag, and delivers it straight to your loved one. You can even attach a cut note for that personal touch. 

Sweet Bouquets

Prepare to become an office legend. Just imagine how your significant other will react when a giant bouquet made from nothing but doughnuts arrives at their work? You'll go down in history as the greatest partner of all time. Sweet Bouquets can pick n' mix you a bespoke doughnut bouquet, or you can just sign up for a half dozen Nutella. Everyone loves Nutella, right?

Little Box Happiness 

Seasonal gift boxes full of happy products. That's kind of the thing at Little Box Of Happiness. There's a bunch of different themes and sizes to choose from, ranging from Bridesmaids packs to French drinking chocolate bath salts and organic basil seeds. All the things that make you go mmmm. 

Need some more inspo? (Or have a LOT of apologising to do?) You need our Ultimate Melbourne Gift Guide.

Image credit: Manflowers

Health Tip: Common Signs of Sinusitis

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Health Tip: Common Signs of Sinusitis
Category: Health News
Created: 2/6/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2018 12:00:00 AM

Drought May Beckon Bigger West Nile Outbreaks

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Drought May Beckon Bigger West Nile Outbreaks
Category: Health News
Created: 2/8/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/9/2017 12:00:00 AM

Trouble years after rectocele surgery

by Catfish1962 @ HealthBoards

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Hi, I had rectocele surgery five years ago and still have horrible pain during intercourse. The pain is unbearable and my poor husband loses his erection from me grimacing and trying not to cry. I've gone back to my doc and even went into Boston for...

Hiv and oral

by stressedoutt @ HealthBoards

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Is giving oral to a man with no ejaculation, and just precum involved an hiv risk? i had 3 instances giving males oral. No blood, cuts, or sores involved as far as i remember. Just looking for some clarity for my own personal encounter, thank you so...

Cold and Flu: Finding Relief for Your Cough

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Wed Nov 29 23:00:00 PST 2017

Remedies for coughing to relieve symptoms, thin mucus, and clear phlegm include cough syrup and honey in hot water. Use suppressants to treat a dry cough. See a doctor when home remedies are not enough. Bronchitis or another condition may be to blame.

Diabetes Tips: Managing and Living With Diabetes

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Tue Feb 06 23:00:00 PST 2018

If you have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you need to approach life differently. Learn nutrition tips to control blood sugar, ways to manage your insulin, hyperglycemia triggers like stress, and what to do when traveling with diabetes. Discover the various symptoms of diabetes, how they put your body at risk, and steps you can take to live better with diabetes.

Children’s Most Common Illnesses: Colic, Colds & Flu.

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Tue Oct 07 09:01:34 PDT 2014

Colic: Colic refers to a very common condition in infants and a great source of stress for parents. Young children with colic may cry for episodes of three hours or more, at least three days in a week. During these fits, the child will be perfectly healthy, he will not be hungry, need changing or want...

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Stop Brushing After You Eat – Do This Instead

by Dr Ryan Yakowicz @ Smiles Belleville

Sat Jan 27 12:00:58 PST 2018

For a long time, we’ve been told to brush our teeth right after we eat, but conventional wisdom might be changing on that. Thanks to your mouth’s powerful and natural ability to clean itself, rinsing with water might actually be…

Can I call and have you fax a copy of my pet’s rabies certificate and proof of vaccinations to the kennel where my pet will be staying?

by LifeLearn Admin @ Belleville, ON Veterinarian Animal Clinic | Loyalist Veterinary Hospital

Thu May 26 08:25:49 PDT 2011

We can send proof of vaccination to your pet’s kennel. Just let us know the fax number.

Probiotic Yogurts: Effective or Not?

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Tue Sep 23 09:43:51 PDT 2014

  Most yogurts that are sold in supermarkets today are pasteurized, meaning all the live bacteria originally inside were killed through this process. Yogurts that contain probiotics have these probiotics added to them after pasteurization. Make sure these yogurts always say they contain “live and active cultures”, as probiotics are not efficient when dead. Also,...

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Hydrotherapy

by LifeLearn Admin @ Belleville, ON Veterinarian Animal Clinic | Loyalist Veterinary Hospital

Thu Dec 13 10:23:06 PST 2012

We are now equipped with an Under-water Treadmill! Hydrotherapy has long been recognized as beneficial for human conditioning and rehabilitation. The same benefits are available to dogs whether they are…

Is this just anxiety?

by ejean136 @ HealthBoards

Mon Feb 12 15:30:28 PST 2018

Hello, For the past few nights, I have woken up to a weird involuntary swallowing sensation. When it happens, I instantly start to panic because it makes me feel like I can't breathe. The best way I can describe it is that it's like a...

Tai Chi Improves Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Tai Chi Improves Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
Category: Health News
Created: 2/9/2012 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/9/2012 12:00:00 AM

Ethnic Cooking Pops Up in The County

by Janet Davies @ Build a New Life

Thu Dec 07 06:02:14 PST 2017

WRITTEN BY JANET DAVIES. When Melissa Cannons brought her husband to Prince Edward County, she brought us a gift of diversity. Mel and Paul Tobias cook authentic, adventurous ethnic dishes that a lot of ...

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Top 5 March Break Staycation ideas for families

by momstown @ Momstown Milton

Sun Mar 12 01:44:34 PST 2017

March Break is coming up - and many families are looking for fun, affordable 'Staycation' ideas to keep their broods busy and having fun on a week off from school! momstown Finds has a great list of options - there will be something just right for your family!

I think my pet ate something that could be poisonous, but he/she seems fine. What should I do?

by LifeLearn Admin @ Belleville, ON Veterinarian Animal Clinic | Loyalist Veterinary Hospital

Thu May 26 08:23:30 PDT 2011

Don’t panic, but call us right away. If it’s outside our normal business hours, leave a message, and one of our veterinarians will return your call quickly. If your pet…

Too Little Testosterone Can Lead to Depression

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Too Little Testosterone Can Lead to Depression
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2004 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/3/2004 1:59:56 AM

Insurers Must Offer Equal Coverage for Those With Emotional, Addiction Problems

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Insurers Must Offer Equal Coverage for Those With Emotional, Addiction Problems
Category: Health News
Created: 1/29/2010 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Blood Test Aims to Detect Parkinson's in Early Stages

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Blood Test Aims to Detect Parkinson's in Early Stages
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/4/2015 12:00:00 AM

New Antibiotic for Bladder Infection Disappoints in Trial

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: New Antibiotic for Bladder Infection Disappoints in Trial
Category: Health News
Created: 2/7/2012 6:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/8/2012 12:00:00 AM

cutting down on PPI: dull ache between shoulder blades

by jenga21 @ HealthBoards

Sun Feb 11 11:25:40 PST 2018

I am a 37 year old female with a normal weight BMI. I have been on 40 mg Nexium since 5/2017 for GERD and LPR. I started slowly cutting down November 2017. I am currently on 30 mg Nexium and really struggling. I don�t have heartburn or voice issues...

Loyalist Veterinary Rehabilitation Underwter Treadmill Therapy

by kathrynadmin @ Belleville, ON Veterinarian Animal Clinic | Loyalist Veterinary Hospital

Thu Apr 09 12:46:19 PDT 2015

The Rehabilitation Centre is a unique facility to the Quinte Region offering treatment options for companion animals that are experiencing various limitations. The centre is an adjunct service to Loyalist…

Young Adults Are America's Most Stressed Generation: Survey

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Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Young Adults Are America's Most Stressed Generation: Survey
Category: Health News
Created: 2/7/2013 4:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/8/2013 12:00:00 AM

5 Simple Ways to Bust Stress As a Stay-At-Home Mom

by Glynis Ratcliffe @ Momstown Milton

Tue Feb 21 07:26:42 PST 2017

If you’re at home with one, two or, lord help you, three or more kids, there’s a good chance you’re run off your feet for most of the day. Trying to keep up with your kids, on top of everything it takes to keep your house running smoothly, can be intense at the best of...

Did George Washington Really Have Wooden Teeth?

by Dr Ryan Yakowicz @ Smiles Belleville

Wed Sep 13 09:30:10 PDT 2017

When he became the first president of the United States, George Washington had only one real tooth left! You heard right…just ONE. Everyone has heard something about this great man and his dental history, but if you heard that Washington…

Could C-Section Baby Benefit From Mom's Vaginal Fluids?

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Could C-Section Baby Benefit From Mom's Vaginal Fluids?
Category: Health News
Created: 2/1/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/2/2016 12:00:00 AM

Action Video Games May Boost Vision

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Action Video Games May Boost Vision
Category: Health News
Created: 2/9/2007 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/9/2007 12:00:00 AM

Winter's No Reason to Hibernate: Head Outside for Some Sports Fun

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Winter's No Reason to Hibernate: Head Outside for Some Sports Fun
Category: Health News
Created: 2/7/2017 12:00:00 AM
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Winter Specials

by Kim Foreman @ Good Health Mart

Mon Dec 04 10:51:14 PST 2017

Save Up to 20% on Adrenal Support, Vitamin C,   Oil of Oregano, Kids Probiotics, Magnesium and Vitamin D3. Until January 31, 2018. Click HERE to view the flyer.

Veneers: Not Just for the Silver Screen

by Dr Ryan Yakowicz @ Smiles Belleville

Fri Oct 27 14:35:21 PDT 2017

There’s a lot of hair and makeup that goes into making your favorite stars sparkle on the screen. And while we can’t all hire a professional artist to make us look perfect every day, there is a lasting solution to…

Orange Ginger Overnight Oats

by Kale and Krunches @ Genuine Health

Fri Jan 05 07:43:08 PST 2018

Overnight oats are so easy and delicious, they’re often called a breakfast “game changer.” You soak rolled oats in nut […]

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Mars, Venus and the Microbiome

by Genuine Health @ Genuine Health

Tue Jan 16 13:50:08 PST 2018

Genuine Health recognizes and supports that gender identity is not limited to the man/woman binary: in this particular instance, we […]

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Experts Questioning Study on Insulin Quality

by @ MedicineNet Daily News

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Experts Questioning Study on Insulin Quality
Category: Health News
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Organic Hot Coconut Muesli Recipe

by Papa Organics @

Thu May 08 11:11:37 PDT 2014

A nice bowl of hot organic muesli is a great way to start the day – easy to digest, healthy grains and fruits that provide much more nutrients than a morning cup of coffee and a pastry. Try our hot muesli recipe below. The secret ingredient is Nutiva’s Organic Coconut Manna, which gives the muesli […]

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The A-Z Of Awkwardly Responding To Valentine’s Day

by Hilary Simmons @ The A List | The Urban List

Tue Feb 06 16:00:00 PST 2018

Valentine’s Day is probably one of the most awkward holidays in existence. If you’re single, it’s annoying. If you’re loved-up, it’s stressful. And if you’re someone who finds it hard to articulate their exact position on capitalist scams, rampant commercialism and exorbitantly overpriced floral arrangements – because while all that Valentine’s Day criticism is probably valid, flowers are nice, aren’t they?—it’s exhausting.

Whatever your position on Valentine’s Day, we’re here to help you respond awkwardly to it. Because life isn’t all roses, chocolates and sexually-suggestive cards. It’s also uncomfortable conversations, complicated relationships and insensitive f*#kwits.

Yes, we mean of both the male and female persuasion.

is for “Awkward together or awkward alone, I’m still awkward.” is for “I don’t have a bae, my baeloved is a baegel.” is for commitment-phobes, co-dependents and chocolate. Only one of these will never let you down. is for delicate dance of protocol for those in undefined relationships. Or divorce, always a great topic of conversation on Valentine’s Day. is for eligible. “I’m one of Australia’s most eligible bachelors or bachelorettes and Osher Gunsberg told me not to say any more at the present time.” is for forced laughter. “Hahahahaha, yep, forever alone”—*cries in the corner* is for “Good luck with focusing on every little thing that’s not perfect in your relationship today.” is for “Holiday created by Hallmark? Actually, no. Valentine’s Day has roots in an ancient Roman fertility festival called Lupercalia, which involved wine, nudity and slapping women with strips of goat hide drenched in sacrificial blood. Sexy, huh?” is insult to one’s dignity or “I don’t like you in that way.” is for Jabberwocky. Start to recite this nonsense poem by Lewis Carroll if you find yourself trapped in a conversation you don’t want to have. is for Kanye, the ultimate example of self-love. Tell people, “I’m taking my inner Kanye out for Valentine’s Day” and get yourself some tasty Uber Eats. is for ‘like’, the low-maintenance term for people in a relationship tiptoeing around that big four-letter word. Unfortunately, it looks pretty shit on a greeting card. is for messy. “My room, my weekends, my love life.” is for Netflix and kill the next person who asks about your relationship status. is for “Okay, cupid, you psycho.” is for putting up with intrusive questions and impossible pressure. Also pizza. Delicious pizza. is for quaffing wine. In response to, “What are you doing for Valentine’s Day?” Works a treat for both single and coupled-up. is for roses. Not the flower, this song. Consider it your anthem if you’re single and apply it to a suitable ex. is for ship. If you’re not being ‘shipped’ with anyone right now, dedicate this day to your friendSHIPS and remind your mates you love them. is for “Tis a pity he’s/she’s a whore.” It’s a quote from a sixteenth-century play AND a song by David Bowie. is for untag, e.g., when the person you’re seeing tags you on Facebook but you’re not really comfortable taking your relationship public just yet. is for “Vomiting in my mouth a little bit listening to you talk incessantly about your bae.” is for “Will you accept this rose?” is for “X-tremely sorry but I have a date at the X-treme screen for a viewing of Jumanji.” is for “You’re not bad!” Repeat it to yourself or give it as a backhanded compliment to your lover on Valentine’s Day. is for zzzzzz aka pretending Valentine’s Day is over already.

If you're looking for the perfect date night for Valentine's Day, this list will help.

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Homeopathic Essentials for Fall

by The Nutrition Shoppe @ Nutrition Shoppe: Vacaville, CA

Wed Apr 26 10:30:00 PDT 2017

Even for the most calm and outgoing persons, returning to school or work in the fall is an adjustment. Having your homeopathy arsenal at arm’s length and determining the right medicine will help your family thrive throughout the season. Homeopathy expert Joette Calabrese, HMC, CCH, RSHom(Na) offers a closer look at these essential single medicines: Ignatia amara, Gelsemium, Argentum nitricum, Lycopodium clavatum, Kali phosphoricum, and Phosphoricum acidum.

Rehabilitation

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Therapeutic Laser Hydrotherapy Massage Therapy Rehabilitation therapy involves the use of specific non-invasive treatments (massage, exercise, heat, cold, electricity, laser, hydrotherapy, etc.) to rehabilitate injured patients. The goal of rehabilitation…

Sleep deprivation

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Time to Follow-Up After a Positive Colon Cancer Test Varies by Hospital

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Time to Follow-Up After a Positive Colon Cancer Test Varies by Hospital
Category: Health News
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South Melbourne Market’s Mussel And Jazz Festival Is Back Next Month

by Ben Tyers @ The A List | The Urban List

Wed Feb 07 16:00:00 PST 2018

Six tonnes of mussels. That’s what is promised at the fifth-annual Port Phillip Mussel & Jazz Festival.

If you’re not familiar with the annual 2-day mussel festival at South Melbourne Market, here’s a rundown. The event is designed to showcase mussels that have been harvested from Port Phillip Bay, along with live jazz performances from some of Australia’s best jazz musicians.

Expect food from the likes of South Melbourne Market’s own Claypots Evening Star, Köy, Paco y Lola, Simply Spanish, and Bambu along with some other great pop-up restaurants.

If you’re not keen on mussels (what’s wrong with you) there are plenty of other seafood options to choose from like oysters, prawns, bugs, and calamari from Aptus Seafood, or for something a bit extra go for the raclette poured over crunchy potatoes.

The event takes places on March 10 and 11, and entry is free.

The Details

What: Port Phillip Mussel & Jazz Festival When: March 10 & 11, 12pm until late Where: South Melbourne Market, corner Coventry & Cecil Streets, South Melbourne For more info head to southmelbournemarket.com.au

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Health Tip: Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Health Tip: Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion
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The County Supporting Youth Retention and Career Opportunities in PEC

by Trevor Crowe @ Build a New Life

Thu Nov 09 06:08:24 PST 2017

Written by Jan Davies If a program called YES sounds upbeat and encouraging, that’s because it is. The program aims to foster  Youth Entrepreneur Success and is run by ROC ...

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Probiotics for Healthy Skin

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Mon Jan 19 10:40:02 PST 2015

Get a clear complexion with probiotics! Eczema is an inflammatory skin disorder, it appears by forming blisters of crust like chunks or patch-like scaly rashes that itch. Thickened and dry or red skin, scaling, and blisters are among the common symptoms. There is no cure yet, but luckily, symptoms come and go. Probiotics can help reduce...

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Zest Kitchen Shop – Kyle and Jenny

by Janet Davies @ Build a New Life

Fri Dec 01 06:29:34 PST 2017

Written by Janet Davies. Photos by  Johnny C.Y. Lam. Kyle and Jenny Otsuka are celebrating five years in business at Zest, their stylish kitchen shop on Main Street Picton. “Looking at ...

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Many With Depression Delay, Avoid Treatment

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Many With Depression Delay, Avoid Treatment
Category: Health News
Created: 2/8/2018 12:00:00 AM
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Breast Reconstruction Complications Similar for Older, Younger Women

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Breast Reconstruction Complications Similar for Older, Younger Women
Category: Health News
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Infection Most Likely Cause of Hospital Readmission After Surgery

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Infection Most Likely Cause of Hospital Readmission After Surgery
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Gene Research Offers Clues to Parkinson's Disease

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Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Gene Research Offers Clues to Parkinson's Disease
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Local Anesthetic – Is it Safe?

by Dr Ryan Yakowicz @ Smiles Belleville

Sat Jan 13 12:00:16 PST 2018

If you get to go on a tropical vacation, your ability to feel the warm sun and the smooth sand is crucial to enjoying the atmosphere. There are, however, times in life when you would rather not feel anything. Getting…

As Swine Flu Fades, Experts Ponder Next Season

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: As Swine Flu Fades, Experts Ponder Next Season
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Experts Issue Warning on Prostate Hormone Therapy

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Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Experts Issue Warning on Prostate Hormone Therapy
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Depression Linked to Early Heart Disease

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Depression Linked to Early Heart Disease
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A New Venture Away from the City – Compass Rose Suites

by Janet Davies @ Build a New Life

Mon Feb 05 06:36:41 PST 2018

Caroline Reiss, Cameron Main and Nick Alles became friends at Trent University and dreamed of doing something interesting together after graduation – something less 9-to-5. A lot of students have such a ...

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Baby Teething Tips

by The Nutrition Shoppe @ Nutrition Shoppe: Vacaville, CA

Sat Mar 25 09:30:00 PDT 2017

Dr. Pam Middleton, a holistic pediatrician in Newport Beach, Calif., offers helpful tips, including using Boiron's Camilia Teething liquid oral doses, to naturally relieve the discomfort of teething in babies. For more information, visit http://www.cam...

Obama Proposes $911 Billion for Health and Human Services

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Obama Proposes $911 Billion for Health and Human Services
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Healthy Living Tips from Jill Hanner | NOW Ambassador

by The Nutrition Shoppe @ Nutrition Shoppe: Vacaville, CA

Tue Mar 21 11:00:00 PDT 2017

Healthy living tips from Jill Hanner, a proud #NOWAmbassador, Crossfit Coach, Competitive Olympic Lifter, blogger and healthy living advocate. See Jill Hanner’s full story at: https://www.nowfoods.com/node/1858/. For me, eating clean has been the key improving my health and performance.

Now that we’re into March, a time when more than half of Resolutions are abandoned, I wanted to share my top three tips to help you maintain your momentum. It takes time and patience to see results, but all it takes are simple changes to help you stay the course and reach your healthiest self.

Tip 1: Eliminate soda.
I personally find soda makes me feel bloated and lethargic. Instead, try drinking water with either a splash of BetterStevia flavored liquid or Slender Sticks for added flavor and better hydration.

Tip 2: Prepare healthy snacks in advance.
If you’re anything like me, I like to feel sated throughout the day, so snacking is an important part of my food routine. I prep homemade snacks in advance with only natural ingredients so I know I’m feeding my body well. One of my favorite snacks are energy bites because the ingredient combinations are endless, and you can make a big batch and they’ll stay good for a few weeks in the fridge. It can’t get any simpler than that. One of my favorites are NOW’s French Vanilla Coconut Energy Bites.

Tip 3: Stay active.
A New Year is the perfect opportunity to find a new activity you love. That way you’ll want to keep at it and exercising won’t feel like a chore, but an energizing break to your day. Good luck!

December 2017 – Community Development Department Newsletter

by Trevor Crowe @ Build a New Life

Tue Dec 12 06:03:03 PST 2017

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Cross body abduction

by HopefulShoulder @ HealthBoards

Sun Feb 11 05:29:12 PST 2018

8 months post rotator surgery from full thickness tear of supraspinatus. I went through 3 months of PT and have full ROM except crossing body and arm behind the back. When I put arm straight out in front and try to pull hand across opposite...

Natural Factors Flyer

by Kim Foreman @ Good Health Mart

Wed Jan 24 11:01:13 PST 2018

BIG Savings on a wide variety of supplements and vitamins to help make 2018 your healthiest year ever! Continue reading →

Smartphone Dangers: Could Your Cell Phone Be Bad for Your Health?

by @ MedicineNet.com - Slideshows

Sun Jan 21 23:00:00 PST 2018

Smartphones are associated with health dangers such as germs, pain, eyesight and distractions. Studies show exposure to cell phone radiation does not lead to brain cancer, brain tumors, or other tumors. Use a headset if you are still worried about electromagnetic radiation from cell phone use.

Orange Ginger Prebiotic Breakfast Jars

by ashleysauve @ Genuine Health

Thu Dec 21 12:55:36 PST 2017

These make-ahead breakfast jars are the perfect recipe to add to your meal prep list for those busy mornings. Fibre-rich […]

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine on the Rise

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Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Complementary and Alternative Medicine on the Rise
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Mistaken Infection 'On The Prairie'?

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Mistaken Infection 'On The Prairie'?
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Giving liquid medication to your cat

by LifeLearn Admin @ Belleville, ON Veterinarian Animal Clinic | Loyalist Veterinary Hospital

Wed Jun 15 18:39:56 PDT 2011

The easiest way to give your cat liquid medication is to mix it in with some canned food. To ensure that the medication is actually taken, it is best to give a small amount of food that the cat is certain to eat rather than a large portion that the cat may not complete. Some cats may be unwilling to eat the food or may have dietary restrictions that prevent you from using this technique. If this is the case, you will need to administer the medication directly into the cat’s mouth.

I'm so tired of my friends treating me like a child.

by queen716 @ HealthBoards

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I'm done with these two people! We are all adults and I'm treated like a misbehaved child. You don't need to discuss something with each other before talking to me! If something bothers you, TELL me. Constantly feeling mentally drained from being...

The Difference Between Grains & Seeds

by Carna4 @ Carna4

Fri Mar 06 12:36:38 PST 2015

A grain and a seed are related but different from a botanical standpoint. A seed is not a grain – they have much different levels of nutrition and digestibility. A germinated or sprouted seed is even less similar, having gone through a complete physical and chemical transformation during and after germination – like a caterpillar […]

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Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing: Study

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing: Study
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You Better Watch Out: It’s Holiday Feasting Time

by Carna4 @ Carna4

Mon Dec 15 09:23:50 PST 2014

It’s the season when we turn our focus to what really matters:  spending quality time in the company of loved ones. Many holiday traditions include a big feast as the main event, even for your dog.  He’s also part of the family, and for him, family and food are what life is all about! This […]

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Superfood Chocolate Orange Ginger Truffles

by Nutritionist In The Kitch @ Genuine Health

Thu Dec 21 12:56:51 PST 2017

On the outside these might look like your regular truffles, but on the inside they have a healthy hint of […]

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13 Easy Ways to Eat More Greens

by @ MedicineNet.com - Slideshows

Thu Nov 16 23:00:00 PST 2017

Greens play a starring role in these 13 dishes that draw on culinary secrets from Italy to the American south.

Obituaries for 24 Jan. 2018

by The Observer Staff @ The Observer Online

Thu Jan 25 08:08:03 PST 2018

Ruth Brown Funeral arrangements for Ruth Brown were handled by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny. The family received visitors on Friday Jan. 19, 2018, from 10 a.m., and had a service at 11 a.m. Burial was in… Continue Reading →

Ohio Wellness Retreat Center for Sale

by Tyler Suchman @

Sat Jul 08 19:21:27 PDT 2017

Harmony Farm is a sacred place that brings together the energies of the land, the gift of healing arts, and the wisdom of teachers.

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Cross body abduction

by HopefulShoulder @ HealthBoards

Sun Feb 11 05:29:12 PST 2018

8 months post rotator surgery from full thickness tear of supraspinatus. I went through 3 months of PT and have full ROM except crossing body and arm behind the back. When I put arm straight out in front and try to pull hand across opposite...

Homeopathic Essentials for Healthy Aging

by The Nutrition Shoppe @ Nutrition Shoppe: Vacaville, CA

Wed Apr 05 15:11:00 PDT 2017

A healthy lifestyle can slow down the progression of aging, but when additional assistance is needed, homeopathy can help a person maintain their vitality and deal successfully with life’s challenges. Homeopathy expert Joette Calabrese, HMC, CCH, RSHom(Na) shows you which single medicines can help with life’s transition including Ignatia amara, Natrum muriaticum, Rhus toxicodendron, Coffea cruda, and Arnica montana.

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Korea’s unified hockey team still hasn’t scored a goal, Canadian coach says players ‘don’t give up’

by Adam Frisk @

Mon Feb 12 20:19:41 PST 2018

Korea's women's Olympic hockey team suffered their second lopsided defeat Monday in in a preliminary-round game at the Kwandong Hockey Centre.

How To Have A Golden Time At This Year’s Gaytimes

by Stephen A Russell @ The A List | The Urban List

Sat Feb 10 14:00:00 PST 2018

What better way to celebrate Australia’s long-overdue embracing of marriage equality than by escaping two hours north east of the city to the lush surrounds of Marysville’s Lake Mountain Alpine Resort for the third annual Gaytimes festival?

Taking the term ‘camp’ to the next level, the three days, two nights-long celebration of all things LGBTIQ encourages you to pack a tent, let it all hang out and sleep under the stars (or wuss out and opt for fancy pants glamping).

Organised by the team that brings you Melbourne’s monthly Closet party, the Gaytimes music line-up is unsurprisingly slick. New York producer and rapper Le1f, who slew with ‘Wut’, has never shied away from singing out loud and proud in a hip-hop scene that’s infamously homophobic.

He’ll be joined by homegrown legends including Sydneysider Alex the Astronaut, who came out spectacularly with track ‘Not Worth Hiding’, penned while she was on a soccer scholarship in New York.

Dapper ‘Free to Love’ singer Brendan Maclean raised more than a few eyebrows with his seriously NSFW video for Funbang1 single ‘House of Air’ (we dare you to check it out, prior warning given). He’ll no doubt bring his irreverent charms to Gaytimes.

With Bec Sandridge, Tigertown, Froyo and Ladyhood all on board, Sydney’s Stereogamus and US star Chrissy will be pushing house and disco beats that will see you through the eve in Gaytimes’ late-night club.

We’re also massively psyched for Brisbane-based rapper and trans woman of colour Miss Blanks.

Last year she told last year told i-D magazine, “For so long, women of colour, especially trans women of colour, have been seen as an inconvenience and for the first time in Australian music I get to be highly visible. I get to say what I wanna say.”

We can’t wait to hear her roar. And it’s not just the live music that will have Gaytimes rocking, there will also be self-love master classes run by sexperts (and cousins) Rural Ranga and burlesque queen Strawberry Siren, bringing their handy guide that won rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Speed dating, fortune telling and life drawing classes will also contribute to the gay abandon, and yoga session to limber up. Gay Stuff, the monthly LGBTIQ-made goodies marketplace usually held at Fitzroy institution Hares & Hyenas, will also decamp to Gaytimes for the weekend, so you can stock up on t-shirts, stylish homewares to pimp out your tent and add a bit of bling to your fierce festival look.

With the festival serious about welcoming folks from across the rainbow spectrum, there will also be a dedicated Transgentle space for gender diverse campers and their allies who just want to chill out. LGBT giving circle The Channel will have volunteer safety ambassadors on site all weekend to make sure everyone’s doing a-ok.

You won’t go hungry either with Taco Truck and Toasta on hand to feed the masses, washed down with Brunswick mob Wide Open Road’s coffee, or Coldstream cider and cold tinnies of Sample Brew beer. A volunteer-run breakfast bar Canteen will help raise funds for LGBTIQ charities.

There will also be a dedicated cocktail bar, Priscilla’s, serving up espresso martinis, Aperol spritz, peach Bellinis and blackberry sours because when in the country, queer folks need to stay suitably lubricated. Emergency Bloody Marys will be available for recovery sessions.

If you’re planning to drive home, safety campaign Vanessa will breath test happy campers as well as sponsoring the Gaytimes Shuttle Bus to get you to and from the fest if you’re minus wheels. But get in quick because final tickets, glamping tents and bus seats are flying out the door faster than a drag queen spurned.

Single and wondering what to do on Valentine's Day? Check out this anti-Valentine's Day singles party.

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Is It Parkinson's or Something Else? Blood Test Might Tell

by @ MedicineNet Weekly News Digest

Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Is It Parkinson's or Something Else? Blood Test Might Tell
Category: Health News
Created: 2/8/2017 12:00:00 AM
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A gluten-free diet might require probiotic supplements

by Health News @ Probiotics – Enzyme News

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Probiotics might be beneficial for those following a gluten-free diet, as research from the Spanish National Research Council reveals the diet could negatively affect gut and immune health. A small study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, indicates a … Continue reading →

Review Spotlights Clues to Serious Childhood Infection

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Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Review Spotlights Clues to Serious Childhood Infection
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Massage Therapy

by LifeLearn Admin @ Belleville, ON Veterinarian Animal Clinic | Loyalist Veterinary Hospital

Thu Dec 13 11:15:39 PST 2012

Massage therapy involves hands-on deep tissue techniques to the muscles for the purpose of increasing circulation, reducing muscle spasms, relieving tension, enhancing muscle tone, promote healing and increasing range of…

Legionnaires' Disease Can Transmit Person-to-Person, Case Suggests

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Mon Feb 12 23:00:00 PST 2018

Title: Legionnaires' Disease Can Transmit Person-to-Person, Case Suggests
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