Ideal Health Doctor

So I dont know about you, but where I am from, were hitting record highs in the temperature department (and thats without the massive humidex attached!) But putting on the air conditioning doesnt have to be the only answer.

Here are our top tips for staying cool indoors when the weather gets a little too warm. *Other than of course, jumping in the pool).

Keep the windows and door closed

So its cool inside (thanks to the AC) and way too hot outside, but what happens when you open the door to step out for a few moments? Instant indoor heatwave.

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Popular denim company Levis have launched a line of their signature looks specifically designed with the urban cyclist in mind.

Calling it a combination of form, function, and style, the new mens line is dedicated to the commuter.

The utility waistband  features both a u-lock storage, as well as a higher rise in the back so folks behind you dont get a glimpse of your backside. It has a comfortable, stretch fabric for easy mobility and reinforced seams for extra durability.

Understanding that the days progressively warmer, they even enhanced the fabric with additional anti-microbial protection.

The black version of the jeans are croppedso they dont get stuck on your gearsand have a nonintrusive strip of reflective material to keep you safe when you ride. Read more…

Working at a local market, selling local fruit and gifts with a smile ah yes, memories from about six summers ago. It was here I learned more about fresh food then ever before.

It was here I ate my first, local blueberry the size of a quarter.

Conscious eating is one of the key elements to a healthy lifestyle. With a simple concept, you are conscious of what you are eating that is, savouring each bite, knowledgeable of health benefits, and truly learning to enjoy food. I knew, as the bulbous blueberry squished in my mouth, sending my taste receptors over the roof and filling my body with vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants, that I was hooked.

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We look to purchase biodegradable products because they are better for the environment, right? Well, maybe not. New research shows that they might not be as green as we think.

Biodegradable products are designed to break down quickly and erode into the natural environment. However, a recent study from North Carolina State University’s Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering have shown that they arent necessarily better for the environment.

Weve written before about how natural doesnt always mean better. O

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