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advice

asking for a friend: digging in the dirt without gloves has health risks
it's good for your mental health to get down and dirty in your garden, but don't ignore the harmful toxins and bacteria that can lurk in the mud and water.
karen hawthorne
advice
apr 29, 2022
depending on the location of your garden, there may be toxins in your soil that you should protect yourself from. getty

asking for a friend: is it bad to bleach my arm hair?
bleach is just one way to lessen the appearance of dark hair, you may also want to consider laser removal or shaving.
karen hawthorne
advice
apr 22, 2022
on normal, healthy skin, bleaching should be painless with a possible mild tingling during the process. getty

asking for a friend: it takes time to learn how to stop procrastinating
putting things off until the last minute is stressful and causes anxiety. so why do we all do it?
karen hawthorne
advice
apr 15, 2022
procrastination is often rooted in the fear of failure, says life coach lisa jeffs. getty

asking for a friend: how effective are sunscreen sticks and powders?
while there's definitely a place for them in your skin care strategy, a university of alberta dermatologist says sticks and powders shouldn’t replace traditional sunscreen lotions.
karen hawthorne
skin health
apr 08, 2022
the top two most important steps to sun protection are limiting time outdoors and making sure you have personal shade. getty

asking for a friend: should i be worried that my sleep is terrible?
we all know sleep is an important component of our wellness. so should we be freaking out if we can't sleep?
karen hawthorne
advice
apr 01, 2022
lying in bed, worrying about not being able to go back to sleep, is a disaster and a recipe for more sleepless nights. getty

asking for a friend: can the colour of my walls pump up my productivity?
benjamin moore & co. colour and design manager sharon grech says paint colour can help you find inspiration, tranquility and peace.
karen hawthorne
advice
mar 25, 2022
sharon grech, colour and design manager at benjamin moore, has her office painted in picnic basket csp-730. source: benjamin moore

asking for a friend: turns out your fancy bamboo pillowcases are really a sham
canada’s competition bureau is educating consumers on the realities of so-called “green” bamboo products, ruling that labels must include terms like rayon or viscose.
karen hawthorne
advice
mar 18, 2022
are bamboo pillowcases actually more eco-friendly? getty

asking for a friend: how toxic are my skin care products?
some of the ingredients used in face creams and make-up are also used in firefighting foams coated fabrics, carpets and cookware.
karen hawthorne
skin health
mar 11, 2022
the ingredient list on skin care products can be long and overwhelming. getty
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asking for a friend: digging in the dirt without gloves has health risks
it's good for your mental health to get down and dirty in your garden, but don't ignore the harmful toxins and bacteria that can lurk in the mud and water.
karen hawthorne
advice
apr 29, 2022
depending on the location of your garden, there may be toxins in your soil that you should protect yourself from. getty

asking for a friend: is it bad to bleach my arm hair?
bleach is just one way to lessen the appearance of dark hair, you may also want to consider laser removal or shaving.
karen hawthorne
advice
apr 22, 2022
on normal, healthy skin, bleaching should be painless with a possible mild tingling during the process. getty

asking for a friend: it takes time to learn how to stop procrastinating
putting things off until the last minute is stressful and causes anxiety. so why do we all do it?
karen hawthorne
advice
apr 15, 2022
procrastination is often rooted in the fear of failure, says life coach lisa jeffs. getty

asking for a friend: how effective are sunscreen sticks and powders?
while there's definitely a place for them in your skin care strategy, a university of alberta dermatologist says sticks and powders shouldn’t replace traditional sunscreen lotions.
karen hawthorne
skin health
apr 08, 2022
the top two most important steps to sun protection are limiting time outdoors and making sure you have personal shade. getty
powered by
save your skin foundation

asking for a friend: should i be worried that my sleep is terrible?
we all know sleep is an important component of our wellness. so should we be freaking out if we can't sleep?
karen hawthorne
advice
apr 01, 2022
lying in bed, worrying about not being able to go back to sleep, is a disaster and a recipe for more sleepless nights. getty

asking for a friend: can the colour of my walls pump up my productivity?
benjamin moore & co. colour and design manager sharon grech says paint colour can help you find inspiration, tranquility and peace.
karen hawthorne
advice
mar 25, 2022
sharon grech, colour and design manager at benjamin moore, has her office painted in picnic basket csp-730. source: benjamin moore

asking for a friend: turns out your fancy bamboo pillowcases are really a sham
canada’s competition bureau is educating consumers on the realities of so-called “green” bamboo products, ruling that labels must include terms like rayon or viscose.
karen hawthorne
advice
mar 18, 2022
are bamboo pillowcases actually more eco-friendly? getty

asking for a friend: how toxic are my skin care products?
some of the ingredients used in face creams and make-up are also used in firefighting foams coated fabrics, carpets and cookware.
karen hawthorne
skin health
mar 11, 2022
the ingredient list on skin care products can be long and overwhelming. getty
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movember canada
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