Chocolate PB & Banana Pudding

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Seared Sablefish with Swiss Chard Gomae and Pickled Salad

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As You Go Along

When you are a parent of a child, and also a child of a parent afflicted with dementia, how do you plan for what’s coming? Sometimes, you just don’t.All the world is not a stage. Though, from the age

How to Be Sun Safe

Do you know what to look for (and avoid) in sunscreens? This natural sun protection primer reveals which ingredients can keep you safe and healthy. The word’s definitely out about the importance of na

Chemical-Free Kiddos

The transition to parenthood brings many changes. Often, this is also the time when moms and dads choose to adopt a more natural, chemical-free lifestyle. And since little ones’ bodies and brains are

Mixed Frozen Berry Cobbler with Crystallized Ginger

The tantalizing bits of crystallized ginger in this dough-topped fruit dessert add a little excitement to a holiday classic. The lower sugar content finds the right balance between sweet and tangy. An

Harissa, Goat Cheese, and Herb Rugelach

These savoury gluten-free cookies will be the unexpected hit of your holiday gathering. Make sure to source sweet rice flour for this recipe. This type of rice flour is ground from short-grain glutino

The 11-Year Old CEO

Can kids be entrepreneurs? With a marketable skill, a passion for helping others, and the right support system—absolutely.Ella Psaila seems like a normal 11-year-old. She loves bacon, moustaches, and

Myths and Facts About Coronavirus

In the age of the internet, our ability to access information is easier than ever. And with the COVID-19 virus monopolizing conversation and increasing anxiety, we need reliable facts and advice to fe

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Immunity Series, Part 1: This Is What Happens When a Virus Invades Your Immune System

With the whole world clamoring for information during the rapid spread of COVID-19, the global public health community is echoing a message familiar to anyone who’s big into natural health (that’s you

Paragliding over Interlaken, Switzerland

Paragliding over Interlaken during winter (c) Mike Kaufmann“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will alwa

Seedy Granola Cups with Vanilla-Scented Yogurt

Who says granola needs to be served in a bowl with a spoon in hand? This adorable dessert plays by the nutritional rules and requires no apology for going from hand to mouth. The seedy granola cups ca

Can I Still Have a Baby?

Natural treatments can help women conceive after cancer, but many factors need to be considered before being given the go-ahead.It’s a heart-wrenching question that young women cancer survivors often

The stately homes of Northamptonshire – plus a surprise or two

When the sunny days of summer greet Englands green and pleasant lands its time to check out whats on offer. In particular, Northamptonshire, a smudge of land in the East Midlands just an hour or so fr

Winter Mexican Stew

With current pandemic restrictions, it’s unlikely many of us will be venturing south any time soon. Instead, we’ve brought the flavours of Mexico to you with this recipe—a delicious and light stew, re
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48 hours in Ravenna in Italy

Ravenna, located in-between San Marino and Bologna in the northern Italian province of Emilia Romagna is a diverse region of seaside towns and historic cities close to the Adriatic Riviera. Base yours

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Mumbai By Sharron Livingston Mumbai: Taj Mahal Hotel and The Gateway of India overlooking the Arabian Sea My trip to Mumbai (Bombay) was made all the more poignant because my mother spent her childho

Dorset: In the footsteps of novelist Thomas Hardy

The short walk through the flower and herb garden up to Thomas Hardy’s cottage reminded me of holidays spent at my father’s family summer home alongside the wild Atlantic coast of Ireland’s County May

Piz Gloria and James Bond 007: licence to chill in Schilthorn, Switzerland

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Addressing Kids’ Emotional Issues

Are you concerned about your child\'s emotional well-being or mood swings? Homeopathic remedies may offer a natural way to treat mild behaviour problems in kids.Is your child moody? Is she aggressive o

Pencils, Erasers, and Eye Exams

As a child grows, so do the child\'s eyes. Now\'s the time to get an annual eye exam to determine any potential vision problems.New clothes, fresh school supplies, and a fridge full of healthy ingredien

Young, Wild and Free

The first rule of Play Club is that you do not talk about Play Club. The second rule? There are no rules. Children need wild, unstructured nature play. Here’s what parents and caregivers need to know.

Balancing Kids’ Extracurricular Activities

Parents want their children to be well-rounded and confident, but how much is too much when it comes to extra-curricular activities? For families across Canada, back to school also means back to a pac

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Are your kids stressed? Are you stressed? As parents, we can teach our children how to cope with stress by learning how to deal with it ourselves.What are the best ways to help our children cope with

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Seared Venison Tenderloin with Sage and Red Wine Sauce

There’s nothing like a buttery red wine sauce to evoke the feeling of chalet comfort. This version reduces the butter and honey so there’s just enough to balance the acidity in the wine.If you can’t f

Nuts About Seed and Citrus Bread

The sunflower seeds and citrus in this delicious bread recipe are both excellent for immune health. Couple them with oats and it’s also a satisfying breakfast loaf. Serve with apple butter and assorte

Soupe au Poulet à la Française with Fennel, Vermouth, and Tarragon

This luxurious soup skips the time-consuming broth-making step and uses poached chicken breasts in quality stock instead. That way the clean flavours of fennel and leeks caramelized and deglazed in ve

Seedy Carrot Flatbreads with Roasted Salmon

Hold the bread. This upgrade to your lunch sandwich featuring a veggie-packed flatbread and buttery salmon is guaranteed to do away with #saddesklunch. Assemble just before serving. Instead of mustard

Socca Flatbreads with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Lemon Zest 

Like pancakes, these savoury Italian flatbreads take time, but make a large batch, and freeze the leftovers and you’ll have them ready to reheat whenever you’re craving them. They’re great substitutes

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Health Gap Harms Women

From politics and film to business and science, women are routinely underrepresented. There’s another sphere in which female representation is lacking, and it’s one that threatens women’s well-being a

A Gut Feeling about Body Weight

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6 Common Environmental Toxins and How to Avoid Them: A Shortlist

1. Air pollution: a mixture of natural and synthetic substances in the air we breathe.Indoor air pollution can be reduced by making sure that your building is well ventilated and regularly cleaned to

Improve Your Health at the Cellular Level

The word “cell,” derived from the Latin for cella or “small room,” describes the tiny biological structures from which all life is built. The human body consists of trillions of cells in total and hun

Building happy, healthy brains

In the new reality introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic, kids may be showing signs of worry and stress. It could be a natural reaction to concern demonstrated by adults, or because of news coverage and

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