by Helen Lamanna, AdvisorAnalyst.com
Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment. Have a great weekend!
Daniel Boulud Gets 'Grilled' On Best Canadian Restaurants
It's no secret that New York star-studded chef Daniel Boulud is obsessed with poutine, but don't confuse a cheap food thrill with his sophisticated knowledge of classic Canadian foods, from caribou to wildflower honey.
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How To Get Flight Upgrades: Survey Reveals Who's Most Likely To Get Upgraded (INFOGRAPHIC)
Few things are as coveted as a free flight upgrade and according to a recent survey released by Skyscanner, the chances of travellers being bumped up to business class or better are slim, unless they're a lone, smartly-dressed male in their 30's.
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How to Reduce Water Retention: 11 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow
Water retention, formally known as edema, is a symptom of a number of conditions including dehydration, constipation, hormonal changes, excess sodium in the diet, heart conditions and kidney problems. Symptoms of water retention include feeling heavy and bloated, noticeable swelling in the feet, legs and other areas of the body, and an increase in body weight of up to several pounds
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How to Get Your Husband to Help out Around the House - wikiHow
In order to avoid a marriage meltdown, creating an action plan that will not only motivate your hubby to help around the house, but create peace and balance within the marriage, is one way forward.
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In other words, shock is simply a "mega dose" of chlorine. This super infusion of chlorine chemical works to clear up most chlorine-based algae and bacteria problems.
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7 superfoods for supermen - body+soul
Superfoods can help protect against cancer and heart disease, lower cholesterol, protect the organs from toxins and improve digestive health. Some nutritionists even say superfoods can help you live longer.
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Are Your Allergy Medications Making You Fat? | Women's Health Magazine
Allergy season is upon us, and the record pollen levels we're experiencing this year may have you heading to the allergy relief aisle at your local drugstore. But what you take to alleviate your symptoms could have unpleasant side effects on your waistline. Researchers have suggested that allergies and weight gain go hand in hand, and that could have to do with the drugs you take or more subtle underlying problems.
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Vitamin D supplements could fight Crohn's disease
A new study has found that Vitamin D, readily available in supplements or cod liver oil, can counter the effects of Crohn's disease. John White, an endocrinologist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, led a team of scientists from McGill University and the Université de Montréal who present their findings about the inflammatory bowel disease in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
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Sunshine could benefit health and prolong life, study suggests
Researchers have shown that when our skin is exposed to the sun's rays, a compound is released in our blood vessels that helps lower blood pressure.
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