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25 Men’s guide

to supplements

Studies show that men who are

deficient in vitamin D are twice

as likely to have a heart attack as

men who maintain adequate levels.

Discover which supplements are

important to maintain men’s health

and help prevent common diseases

and ailments.

25 I Supplements for guys

37 I Make him laugh!

55 I Get ready for allergy season

61 I National nutrition month

89 I The art of pet massage

108I Rediscover team sports

114 I Asian noodle bowls

37 Make him laugh!

Cardiovascular disease is responsible

for 28 percent of all male deaths.

Researchers have found that enjoying

life, being satisfied, and generally

feeling positive and content can help

keep his heart happy—and healthy.

43 What about his fertility?

It’s estimated that up to half of all

cases of infertility are due to factors

related to the male partner—here are

some possible causes and solutions.

Thankfully, a few simple things can

help men boost their fertility.

49 Celebrating grandfathers

Grandmas seem to get all the glory

when it comes to grandkids. But

studies show that being a successful

grandfather also contributes to the

good health and happiness of both

grandfathers and their grandchildren.

55 Allergy forecast

Overall, 10 to 25 percent of the

world’s population sufers from

allergies, and these numbers are rising.

A variety of pollens and other airborne

allergens torment those who sufer from

seasonal allergies, but natural remedies

can ofer relief.

61 What’s on your plate?

March is National Nutrition Month. It’s

a great time to take stock of our eating

habits. By using as many unprocessed

and organic foods as possible, we can

control the amount of sugar, fat, and

salt we consume, and boost our

nutritional intake.

67 Coconut

The versatile coconut is available year￾round in a variety of forms: coconut

oil, meat, milk, and water. Traditionally

used to treat everything from abscesses

to asthma, researchers are cracking the

mystery of its health-giving benefits.

73 Waking up on the right side

When it comes to sleep, position matters.

The Canadian Chiropractic Association

endorses both side and back sleeping.

Position yourself to get a good night’s

sleep while avoiding back or neck

pain, abdominal upset, and breathing

problems.

76 Food pairings

for super nutrition

The combination of greens and

omega-3s can optimize our health.

One of the world’s healthiest ways to

eat, the Mediterranean diet focuses on

antioxidant-rich fruits and veggies along

with daily doses of good quality fats.

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food 113

11 I from the editor

18 I from our readers

20 I ask the experts

142 I book review

144 I on display

152 I classifieds

154 I the latest word

in every issue

114 Oodles of noodles

Slurp up a bowl of Asian-inspired textures and

tastes.

122 Wrap & Roll

Jazz up lunch and dinner with interesting

wrappers and nutritious fillings.

129 Raise a glass

Sip a local, organic, or fair trade ofering from

Canada’s vineyards.

134 Persian cuisine

Expand your culinary horizons with these

delicious adapted Middle Eastern recipes.

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81 GMO update

Many environmental and health groups assert that

genetically modified organisms (GMOs) haven’t been

proven safe, and some GM crops have been approved

without sufcient health assessments. What’s the

current state of GMOs?

89 Pet massage

A soothing massage works wonders on pets, just like

it does on humans. These at-home techniques will

deepen the pet-human bond, increase joint flexibility,

relax muscles, and help your pet with injury recovery.

95 Well-groomed guys

Guys can use natural, holistic grooming solutions

to keep them looking good while taking charge of

common male complaints, such as razor burn, dry skin,

ingrown hairs, hair care, and even—ew!—nail fungus.

101 Train smart

It takes time to heal a running injury. But with the right

amount of preventive care—called prehab—you can

lace up with more confidence. Try these exercises and

post-run stretches to keep you limber and injury-free.

108 Are you missing out on team sports?

The physical benefits of team sports are obvious, but

the psychological, neurological, and social benefits are

easily as impactful. Team sports are ofered at most

local community centres for all skill levels.

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Over the course of the last year I’ve enjoyed countless

conversations with alive readers. We’ve discussed so

many different topics that they’re too numerous to

mention here. However, one recurring theme keeps

popping up—my own naturally healthy lifestyle.

Since this is the annual men’s issue of alive, it’s a good

time to focus on the number of readers I’ve spoken to

over the past year who have told me I must be the most

naturally healthy guy around. They often ask me how I

manage to be so focused on my health all the time. My

answer is a straight up, “I don’t!”

Truthfully, perfection is not my goal when it comes to

my personal approach to natural health. Perfect would

certainly be ideal, but I just don’t think it’s realistic—not

for me and not for most people. My ultimate goal is to be

as naturally happy and healthy as I can be while leading a

joyful life filled with family, friends, and fun—sometimes

too much fun.

Regular readers know that I try to achieve my natural

health goals through the 80/20 rule. I define that rule as

the basic lifestyle habit of focusing on naturally good

health 80 percent of the time and letting loose for

20 percent of the time. That 20 percent allows for modern

day realities such as eating out, an extra glass or two of

wine, or a few days of the exercise routine.

Of course, as with most things, perfection is near

impossible to attain and that includes achieving my

80/20 rule. There are times when that rule slides along the

scale of life to become 70/30 or even 50/50 (say during a

carefree vacation to a tropical destination). Like many of

us, it’s not unheard of for me to order the fries instead of

the salad, enjoy an extra cocktail instead of a nonalcoholic

beverage, and sleep in instead of heading to the gym.

I recognize these sporadic times of deviance from

my natural health focus as occasions to remind myself

that I’m of track and that I’m not keeping my eye on the

real 80/20 goal. Whenever I recognize this, I just jump

back on track. I never feel guilty and I have no sense of

internalized reproach. I already know I’m not perfect and I

know perfection is not my goal … so why beat myself up?

This surprises some readers and I understand why.

I mention this reality in an efort to assure readers that

alive is not asking you to be perfect, nor should we be

asking. Our goal is to help you take steps—sometimes big,

sometimes small—that can help you achieve naturally

better health and wellness for you and your loved ones.

Ultimately, I hope you know that you don’t have to

be perfect, that striving for perfection is often a path to

failure. We should all recognize that life is a journey with

ups and downs no matter who we are. We all have a story

that includes our own unique circumstances and issues.

Beating ourselves up for not achieving perfection is not

the goal; getting back on track and staying there as best

we can, is.

from the

editor

Stuart Harries

Editor-in-Chief

Perfection is

not the goal

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contributors

Selene Vakharia is a holistic nutritionist and

freelance writer who is passionate about showing

people how fun, easy, and delicious healthy living

can be. Whether on her bicycle or by foot, she loves

to explore her city (Toronto) to discover new cafés,

yoga studios, music, and farmers’ markets. Read

Selene’s article on page 37.

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen is

working on her Master’s of

Social Work (MSW) at UBC,

but doesn’t think she’ll ever be

grown up enough to be a social

worker. She lives in North

Vancouver with her husband,

two dogs, cat, and occasional

uninvited raccoon. Her latest

adventure was in Peru! Read

Laurie’s article on page 89.

Isabela Vera is an avid globetrotter,

writer, and tea drinker. A former

alive editorial intern, she is currently

finishing her last semester as an

honours sociology and journalism

student at the University of Victoria.

After graduation, she’ll be blogging

her way along the Trans-Siberian

Express before starting a Master’s

in Public Policy in the Netherlands.

Read Isabela’s article on page 67.

From the shore of a lake north of Ottawa

Brooke Broadbent enjoys gardening, hiking, and

water activities. During the winter he lives with

families in Latin America and attends Spanish

schools. Brooke enjoys playing with and helping

guide the development of his two grandsons who live

south of Ottawa. Read Brooke’s article on page 49.