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25 Men’s guide
t
o 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
108 I 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 suers from
allergies, and these numbers are rising.
A variety of pollens and other airborne
allergens torment those who suer from
seasonal allergies, but natural remedies
can oer 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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lifestyle 79
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 oering 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
M
any environmental and health groups assert that
genetically modified organisms (GMOs) haven’t been
proven safe, and some GM crops have been approved
without sucient 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 oered 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 o 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 o 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 eort 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.
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Perfection is
not the goal
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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
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Express before starting a Master’s
in Public Policy in the Netherlands.
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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.

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Dear Editor:
I love reading alive magazine; it helps me keep on track
while trying to improve my healthy lifestyle. However,
the article suggesting we boost our vitamin D intake is
misleading and could be potentially dangerous [“Change
is Good,” page 28, January 2014].
The article states that Health Canada recommends daily
dosages of
> 600 to 4,000 IU for children and adults under 70
(including pregnant women)
> 800 to 4,000 IU for adults over 70
In fact, according to the Health Canada Guidelines, the
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requirement of nearly all (97 to 98 percent) healthy
individuals in a particular life-stage and gender group …
the goal for usual intake by an individual.”
The higher number quoted (4,000 IU) is not
recommended, but is actually the UL or tolerable
upper level of intake, and your readers should be
made aware of this.
Janet Crocombe
Delta, BC
Dear Janet:
You are, indeed, correct. The 4,000 IU upper tolerable
limit is not a recommendation; it is the “highest
average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no

risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals
in a particular life-stage and gender group. As intake
increases above the UL, the potential risk of adverse
affects increases.”
It appears we sacrificed accuracy for brevity. Thank you
for bringing this to our attention.
Editor
CAnCeR ChARITy:
BARKInG uP The WROnG TRee
Dear Editor:
Some time ago I read your letter about participation
in charity events [From the Editor, page 11 and
“Empowerment through Charity Challenge Events,”
page 24, April 2013].
Eleven years ago my 19-year-old daughter died
from leukemia. After her death I participated in
fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
of Canada (LLSC) and did quite well. Since her
diagnosis, I have had plenty of time to contemplate
the eects of cancer and fundraising.
I can’t help but wonder if the thousands of
participants who take part in charity events are
barking up the wrong tree. I understand the need to
“take back our power,” and fundraising can greatly
help in the grieving process.
But we are largely supporting the drug
companies, and the drugs they produce are not
really a cure for most cancers. My daughter’s own
oncologist said it was like pouring Drano into her
veins, and the chemo just beats the cancer to the

ground in the hope that it will never get up again.
I wish that the thousands of charity participants
would put their energy and money into lobbying
the government for better, cleaner, safer products.
We are not attacking the source/causes, so cancer
will never be cured. We will not see change until
thousands line up to bang on the doors of our
lawmakers and manufacturers.
Diane Skelly
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Dear Editor:
I would like to thank you for creating an excellent
publication. I appreciate the health experts you
feature and many of the products that you promote.
The content of your articles is up to date and very
informative.
Then there are your recipes. When I opened
the December 2013 alive magazine, I was truly
di
sappointed in the recipes featured. Given the
content of your articles, I find the inclusion of
sugar, glutinous grains/flours, vegetable oil, and
conventional dairy very surprising.
We are in the middle of a culinary revolution with
more and more bakers, chefs, and food producers
creating raw, grain-free, sugar-free desserts that are
superior to conventional baked goods in taste and
health benefits. Why are you not leading the charge

by featuring recipes such as this?
Lynn Daniluk
by email

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Dear Lynn:
It has been comments such as yours that have led us to
create stricter policies about the recipes we publish in
alive—policies that concern many of the food products that
you’ve mentioned. You’ll notice these new guidelines in
effect starting with our January 2014 issue. Some things to
look out for include reduced-sugar recipes and gluten-free
alternatives for grains and flours.
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Generating the relaxation response
in our bodies is simple and powerful,
but often overlooked. As we become
more aware, we can make choices in
our everyday life that recreate the
blissful feeling of relaxation that we
experience in our yoga classes.
Choose from any of the following
tips—or try them all.
1. Stop and breathe. Feel the contact
of your feet with the ground. Notice
something beautiful around you,

such as the view out your window or
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few hours.
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jumping jacks.
5. Laugh. Watch your favourite
comedian or a funny video and laugh
out loud.
6. Try self-massage. Pat yourself on
the back and down your arms, give
yourself a little hand massage, or

kick off your shoes and rub your feet.
Notice your breath deepen.
7. Close your eyes and sigh. Do it
again and again until you feel a sense
of calm.
Janice Wright, MSc, MD, believes in using both standard
medicine and complementary modalities to support the
body’s innate capacity toward wholeness. She works
at InspireHealth providing integrative cancer care.
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Martin & Pleasance
Women’s Health
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Zoltan P. Rona, MD, MSc, is a graduate of McGill
University Medical School and the author of
12 books on natural medicine. He has practised
in Toronto for the past 35 years.
I’m a 45-year-old woman and I’ve suffered
from daily fatigue for more than five
years. My doctor says there’s nothing
abnormal on any of my blood tests so he
prescribed an antidepressant. Is there
anything else I can do?
The typical conventional medical
thinking is often that, if all basic
lab tests are normal, then the
patient is depressed and needs
antidepressants. There are safer and
more effective alternatives.
Consult a qualified natural health

care practitioner who specializes
in complementary and alternative
medicine (CAM) to get more
detailed biochemical and nutritional
testing for possible deficiencies,
toxins, hormonal imbalances, or
food allergies. Meanwhile, consider
eliminating sugar, gluten, high
carbohydrate snacks, alcohol, and
fried foods.
If you haven’t already done so, start
exercising (such as walking, yoga,
bicycling, swimming, treadmill, and
weights at the gym) at least three
times weekly for 30 minutes at a time.
For a patient with your concerns,
I would suggest the following
nutritional supplements:
> multivitamins and minerals for
women—one or two capsules daily
> B-complex vitamins—100 mg
capsules, twice daily
> methylcobalamin (vitamin B12)
—5,000 mcg, dissolved under
the tongue daily
> green drink—3 to 6 Tbsp
(45 to 90 mL) daily
> coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone)
—100 mg, twice daily
> vitamin C—1,000 mg, twice daily

> vitamin D3—5,000 IU, daily
> omega-3s—4,000 mg daily
(combined DHA and EPA)
> multistrain probiotic (10 billion
organisms)—1 capsule, twice daily
Make sure to speak with your health
care practitioner before using this
program. Most should feel some
improvement in their energy levels
as early as three weeks. If there are
no benefits after three months, see
your natural health care practitioner
again for adjustments to your plan.
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or many of us the morning routine goes something like this—shower,
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