The Hormone Dance
From puberty to menopause and beyond, women are kept on their toes in an ever-changing dance with their hormones. Sometimes hormones can make you feel lousy—but you aren’t powerless. You simply have t
What Is the Endocannabinoid System?
The history of cannabis use is a long one, stretching as far back as 5,000 years. It’s one of the first plants to have been used as a medicine, but it was also used recreationally and for religious ce
Go With Your Gut to Cut the Cravings
“Listen to your body” is good advice for the most part—when your body wants something perfectly reasonable, like a brisk walk. But other times, it can be problematic: what if your body is unmistakably
Get Well, Not High
We wanted to share a sneak peak at some exciting content coming in the January 2020 issue of alive magazine.
In this issue, the Canadian Health Food Association tells us why natural health industry ex
Keepin’ It Hot with Fire Cider Vinegar
Fire cider is a powerful botanical concoction that combines a host of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredients marinated for several weeks in ACV. It can be used as a potent cold and flu buster
