D&D Specialty Components Ltd.

A time-honoured tradition of treating their customers like kin is what has made family-owned D&D Specialty Components Ltd. a machining industry front-runner for more than 20 years. A pledge of satisfaction and an emphasis on using only the highest graded equipment on the market are the nuts and bolts of their solid reputation. Offering advanced services in the manufacturing of custom CNC machining, screw machine parts and custom die cutting, D&D – an acronym for husband and wife duo Ganu and Dora Desai – are grateful for the relationships they have built. “We try to make long-lasting impressions and create relationships that are based on our customers’ needs,” says Ganu. This rapport has been built on trust. Trade workers all across North America put their safety in the hands of D&D. Producing hard hats that protect construction workers, tradespeople and high-rise window cleaners during perilous activities and making vital components Read more

Faith: Part of a Healthy Diet

If you’re having a rough day, chances are, you’re anxious. And it’s no wonder. Living in today’s fast-paced world can fill the mind with restless thoughts. It’s an issue that ultimately boils down to one question: How do I deal with my stress? If you tour the streets of London, England, a simple solution might drive by. As part of a new awareness campaign, public transit buses now flaunt an advertisement professing, “There’s probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life.” Read more

Structure Equals Function:Where Body Meets Soul

Deepak Chopra said that it is only through connecting mind and body that we can truly feel complete.

This is the mantra at Structure Equals Function, where owner Brett Mitsubata offers a revolutionary approach to holistic fitness in a private, warm, and welcoming atmosphere.

“Our muscles, bones, joints, and tendons make up the structure of our bodies, and this structure must equate to the function of our bodies,” says Mitsubata of the meaning behind the company’s name. “So if the structure is not working properly – because of an injury or alignment issue – then it’s not matching the function that it needs to perform, and thus must be balanced and repaired.” Read more

Newtopia

Has the winter been taking a toll on your health and exercise regime? Get back into shape and look great this summer by calling Newtopia. Offering personalized coaching for weight and lifestyle management, Newtopia has designed integrated programs combining weight management and behavioural well-being for a healthier, better you! Newly opened on Feb. 9th, 2009, Newtopia will help you reach your goals every step of the way. www.newtopia.com

LifeFest 2008

Delivering the latest trends, tips and breakthroughs in health, beauty and lifestyle, over 200 exhibitors were on-hand to showcase wellness and beauty at the fifth annual LifeFest 2008. Many speakers, including former First Lady Margaret Trudeau, and her daughter-in-law Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, told motivational stories to inspire listeners to achieve the life they desire. To kick off the event, the Red Dress Fashion Show featured survivors of heart disease all dressed in beautiful red dresses to promote the Heart and Stroke Foundation. www.lifefest.ca

Organic Wines

When it comes to organic wine, more focus is placed on viticulture rather than winemaking, as the cornerstone of any organic farming is the soil.

Organic products are pretty hot these days, and with everyone concerned about health, nutrition and the environment, this is not surprising. Basically, this means the product was created using natural ingredients that won’t harm you or the world around you. How this spills over into wine is interesting.

Simply put, organic wines are ones made from grapes grown without chemical fertilizers, fungicides, insecticides or other synthetic products. It also includes minimal, if any, addition of sulfur dioxide to kill bacteria. Since sulfur dioxide is a natural byproduct of fermentation and many people are sensitive to it, Read more

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