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NaturSource nuts are a great choice for a snack no matter when or where. Natursource has been in the nut  business for 30 years now, offering a mixture for everyone and anyone. NaturSource is all about quality, and instead of frying their nuts like most companies, they are dry roasted, creating a much better taste and texture, without the trans fats and preservatives. Different lines include; Gourmet Nuts, Fruit $ Nut Mixes, Granola & Cereals, and Seasonal Gifts. NaturSource offers a feast of versatility, flavors, and textures. The nuts and Mixtures are always elegant, always nutritious, always fulfilling, and always fresh. Make sure to grab a bag of these lovely treats for an energy boost before hitting the gym, going for a hike, or even to comfort you on a cold winters night while watching a movie. And be sure to try the best seller for almost 30 years now – Tamari almonds.

“Inspiration, determination, and the freshest natural ingredients are transformed into memorable tastes of anticipated pleasure.”

Mandys Express could be called the greatest delivery service according to any salad, soup, or sandwich lover. Mandys XP is truly unique, in the sense that you can order online, and modify any dish to fit your specific wants and needs. Their products are second to none, using all organic ingredients that are always fresh and never preserved. Mandys XP does not cut corners, and you are always guaranteed consistency and quality due to the fact that everything is made to order, if you order a salad with avocado – that avacado is not cut and sliced until you have placed that order. Mandys XP's most popular salad is the “create your own salad”, which gives you the choice of your greens, 3 basic veggies, 1 basic fruit and 1 basic crunchy. The 3 most popular pre-designed signature salads are the asian salad, westmount salad, and man salad. You can modify every salad to make it as hearty or dainty as you wish, and the best part about Mandys are the 15 unique home-made dressings. (Asian Sesame Vinaigrette, Thai Peanut, Red Wine Dijon Vinaigrette, Low-fat Balsamic, Orange & Shallot Sherry Vinaigerette and many more) Ordering on the website is very simple, fast and easy, and you can even order up to 5 days in advance. This aspect makes Mandys express great for people organizing lunches for the busy week ahead of them, or office buildings in need of catering that are looking for delicious healthy choices. Mandys Express delivers Monday through Friday from 11:30 am – 3pm, delivering single orders or catered orders of any size. To check out or oder any salad, sandwich, dessert, or newly added soup, check out the website at http://www.mandysxp.com

Ambaa Yoga is a studio that is very parent friendly. They offer a wide variety of classes suitable for everyone in the family; from prenatal and post-natal yoga classes, to couples prenatal classes, to colouring and toys for parents taking private yoga or pilates classes and they even incorporate babies into mom’s workout when they are little. In addition, the regular class schedule indiciates whether classes are prenatally-friendly so that moms-to-be can be assured that their teacher is knowledgeable of the modifications and alternatives necessary for all stages of pregnancy.

However, Ambaa yoga is by no means a yoga studio that just caters to the needs of mothers and parents. Their accessibility to mothers is part of their broader aim of inclusiveness in their studio. Ambaa Yoga was created in 2005 with the aim to create a welcoming and warm place for people of all ages and abilities to experience the practice of yoga. This community oriented sprit has been realized in a number of ways. Firstly, they offer community classes, where individuals pay what they can to attend a class, so that finances don’t come in the way of experiencing the benefits of yoga. These classes are on Fridays at 6:30pm and Sundays at 10:30am. Secondly, they offer classes for the whole family, regardless of age and ability and thirdly, they keep class sizes small so a sense of community can be built between participants and instructors.

Ambaa Yoga is located in St. Henri at 4660 Notre Dame West. You can visit them online here or give them a call at 514-996-3620 for more information.

Elite laser uses the most advanced technology in laser hair removal, ensuring permanent results with uncompromised safety. Elite Laser prides them selves on providing unrivalled personal care, and have built a reputation around our personalized approach to laser hair removal.Both types of lasers used at Elite Laser clinics are FDA approved featuring both long and short pulses to effectively treat all skin types year round. Depending on the area being treated prices vary from $39- $399 a session. Elite Laser offers different packages and promotions that make laser treatments affordable and attractive. Elite Laser also treats age spots, sun damage, freckles and uneven complexion, as well as changed in skin texture and loss of elasticity. For other services such as microdermabrasion, peels, injectables, and vascular therapy,  check   http://www.elitelaser.ca/index.html

Location: 1359 Avenue Greene 

Skins Clinic is the place to go if you are looking for a fast, efficient hair removal service. Skins clinic uses “pulsed light technology” which is the latest technology in hair removal treatment. It is faster and much more efficient than laser technology, as well as less expensive and less painful. Another popular service Skins Clinic offers is the lipomassage with endermology. With its stimulating effect on connective tissue, lipomassage with endermologie has become the most widely used treatment for cellulite reduction and silhouette remodeling. Lipomassage is more than just a treatment for cellulite, it’s also recommended for edema, circulatory problems, tired legs, and is excellent for lymph drainage. Skins also does facials, massages, along with many other treatments. Consultation is free for every treatment, and Skins has no contracts, it is pay per session. Relax and treat yourself in this beautifully modern environment, and enjoy the soothing music and subtle scent. For more on all services, promotions and locations, take a look at http://www.cliniqueskins.com/en/index.asp

Hours: Monday to Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm

Clinique Podiatrique Berri deals with a variety of problems, mostly centered around foot care, but does also extend its services to other bodily needs as well. Clinique Podiatrique’s services include; in-grown nail surgery, walk analysis, bio-mechanic exam, posture exam, and custom made orthotics. This clinic also treats plantar warts, ingrown nails, callous’ and bunions, athletes foot, excessive perspiration, heel spur, diabetes care, wound care, and foot, ankle, knee and lower-back pain. The  care and service is adapted to every client’s needs. On top of podiatric care, this clinic offers, free of charge, a foot bath and chair Massage before treatment. In an effort to prevent cross-contamination, they do not use instruments that were used on a previous patients. After each use, our instruments are cleaned in an ultra-sound bath, put in individual bags and sterilized in an autoclave, the same way it is done in hospitals. This clinic is located at the corner of Berri and René-Levesque, and is open Monday to Thursday 8am-6pm, Saturday 8am-12pm, and Friday by appointments only.

http://www.podiatremontreal.com/index.php

Spécifik Performance offre une variété de services liés à la santé physique. L’entreprise est composée de consultants en activité physique qui travaillent avec les clients pour faire: des évaluations de la condition physique (corporelle, mensurations, musculo-squelettique, systèmes énergétiques, capacités fonctionnelles, posture, etc.), la planification d’entraînement, l'entraînement supervisé (privé ou semi-privé), la creation des plans alimentaire et encadrement pour perte de poids, et la massothérapie sportive. J’ai parlé à Geneviève Dufresne, la coordinatrice des communication et du development à Spécific Performance qui m’a disait que “La mission de Spécifik Performance est de participer activement à l’atteinte des différents objectifs relatifs à la condition physique de la population en offrant un service de qualité, professionnel et spécifique.” Le studio acceuillent seulement 5 à 7 clients à la fois et il y a 4 kinésiologues et une coordinatrice qui travaillent là alors vous pouvez voir comment la service est attentif et personnalisé.

Le studio est situé au Coeur du Plateau à 4837 rue Boyer. Vous pouvez trouver plus d’informations sur leur site web.

Nutrivision

Do you think that your workplace could benefit from a workshop on health and wellness? Then check out Nutrivision, a company that designs workshops designed to improve Worksite Wellness. I talked to Karine Levy, a dietician and the founder of Nutrivision, about the benefits of her workshops and about eating and exercising for energy and productivity.  Karine’s focus is on eating good foods but avoiding making food an enemy or unhealthy fixation.  Her workshops address specific problems in the workplace and are a fun and informative way to learn about health and wellness. Whether you are looking to eat and exercise for energy, productivity, or just looking to learn bit more about how to fuel your body make sure to check out their website for more information.

Weightloss- La Clinique Maigrir à la Carte

It’s not easy to lose weight. There are millions of programs available that promise quick fixes to shed pounds but often they don’t work or don’t last. If you are really serious about losing weight La Clinique Maigrir à la Carte offers a unique solution.

I visited Johanne Vachon, a counselor at the clinic, who told me that weight loss isn’t just about diet and exercise but also about psychological aspects. Her clinic offers a holistic method for losing weight that focuses on the emotions, stresses, and other factors that contribute to weight gain in the first place. The program is specialized for each client and all clients work with both a counselor and a doctor.

The clinic is located at 1490 Sherbrooke St. West and has offered services in Montreal for 20 years. If you decide to visit the clinic make sure to let them know that you discovered them on Xoopla to receive a 10% discount on your first visit. If you want more information make sure to check out their website.

Corpus Diem 

Naturopathy has become a popular alternative approach to Western medicine that offers a wide range of holistic and natural approach to healing the body's ailments. I met with Anne-Hélène Genné, a naturopath who started Corpus Diem, to talk about her clinic and about the benefits of naturopathy. Anne-Hélène has been working as a naturopath in Montreal for five and a half years. She is one of only 15 accredited naturopaths in the province of Quebec and one of only 2 native francophones. In her practice, she uses a wide range of naturopathic methods including counseling, hydrotherapy, nutrition, manipulations and herbs  and is particularly focused on homeopathy. A unique feature of the clinic is that the herbs she uses are grown on site in a herb garden. 

Clients are offered personal treatment schedules based on an assesment with Anne-Hélène and common conditions she treats include skin problems, digestive issues, as well as problems relating to fertility and pregnancy. Carpe Diem also has an infrared sauna available for use which is beneficial as a therapeutic tool. Anne-Hélène informed me that Infrared saunas are beneficial in boosting the immune system, aiding joint conditions, and detoxifying the body and the clinic offers an affordable monthly option for use of the infrared sauna. Her clinic is located at St. Urbain and Mount Royal in the heart of the Plateau, although Anne-Hélène told me patients travel from as far as the Eastern Townships to work with her. 

Whether you are looking for a means of addressing a very specific health problem or just want to fine tune your body to optimize energy and performance, Corpus Diem is an excellent way to explore the potential of homeopathic medicine. If you want more information make sure to check out Corpus Diem's website.