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Has harsh winter weather robbed your skin of moisture? Shea butter\'s bioactive ingredients offer anti-inflammatory moisturizing benefits for your skin, hands, and hair.Shea butter is extracted from th

4 Reasons to Fall in Love with Earthing

First off, what is earthing? Earthing—also known as grounding—refers to making direct skin contact with the surface of the earth, or connecting to the earth through the use of grounding tools. And her

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

Chocolate Chunk Beet Bread

Ready for Insta-fame, beets lend this breakfast or dessert-worthy bread earthy sweetness and vibrant colour. Slices can be served with a smear of butter or your favourite nut butter, topped with dollo
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Chicken Noodle Soup Shines Again

Why it’s time for comfort and health to be reunited Chicken soup has played a role in food traditions around the world for millennia. From Asia to the Middle East to North America, the smell of a simm

Planning a Baby

The story about making babies all seemed so simple when we were young, whether you learned the story about the stork or the cabbage patch—or you were lucky and heard a truer-to-life version. In realit

Healthy Holiday Makeup

The holiday season offers a great excuse to play with fun and dramatic makeup looks. Learn how to achieve them using natural products. There’s something about the holiday season that makes everything

Manuka Honey and Cashew Ricotta Crostini

This simple recipe combines a creamy, dairy-free spread with the herbaceous sweetness of manuka honey. If you’re avoiding cashews, use almonds or hulled sunflower seeds instead. For a thicker “ricotta

In the Thick of It

Losing your hair? You’re in good company; hair loss affects up to half of all men and women! Arm yourself by understanding causes, treatments, and fun (yes, fun!) solutions to balding.Discovering hair

Toxins in Beauty Products

When’s the last time you brushed up on chemicals in cosmetics? Perhaps it’s time for a refresher on what to look for, and avoid, in your everyday products.The ugly truth Unfortunately, conventional be

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Detox Salad with Tofu Mayo

This colourful winter salad is a delicious stand-alone dish or can compliment any menu. In the case of an entirely plant-based meal, pair it with our Smoky Tempeh over a bed of Confetti Millet.Versati

Conscious Celebrations

This holiday season, let’s rethink consumption  The holidays are notorious for excess and overconsumption. It’s not just bad news for the planet, though: this excess also creates stress, both emotiona

Make It A Family Affair

Type 2 diabetes was almost nonexistent among children three decades ago, affecting primarily adults 45 and older. Nowadays there is a worrying increase in cases among young people. What happened betwe

Seeing Ethical Meat Through an Indigenous Lens

Just outside of Vancouver, the waters of the Capilano River lap at the shore as the river empties into the sea. A woman has trekked here from the opposite end of the city. She kneels, releasing a hand

Overweight and Underactive

Back to school is a great time to combat childhood obesity. Exercise, good nutrition, and a back-up vitamin plan help kids embrace a healthy, active lifestyle.Children today face unique challenges to

For Brighter, Youthful Skin …

To achieve radiant, youthful skin, use natural skin care products that promote brighter skin. Buff away dull, aging cells with an exfoliant once or twice a week.As we age, many of us are discovering t
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15 hot new hotel openings in the USA

A myriad of hotels is due to open throughout 2020 in the US ranging from ultra-luxurious new spa hotels in New York City to glamping retreats on the doorstep of America’s most beautiful national parks

12 Best Beaches – one for every month of the year

There’s a beach for everyone: from the stunning sands of Latin America, to the beautiful British coast, onwards to the Mediterranean’s best beach, and then down to a Pacific island paradise. 1JANUARY

The Gambia: soft adventure, sun and sand

As I lazily paddle up the River Gambia the impossible tangle of mangrove roots sequestered beneath the explosion of greenery gift welcome protection from the strengthening late morning sun. And not ju

Why you must make Alcudia your next holiday stop in Mallorca

Just because the lush, seafront city of Alcudia is a mere 24 square miles (60 square kilometres) that has no bearing on how much this lovely port and ancient city on the islands nether region, can off

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Teaching Kids to Cook—and Care

What do you get when you mix kids of all ages with a celebrity chef and give them a mission to cook for people in need? A unique and eye-opening volunteer experience for the whole family.To my conside

Kids’ Nutrition

Iron, vitamin A, calcium, and magnesium are important nutrients for kids\' health. While we may associate nutrient deficiencies with developing countries, even some Canadian kids aren\'t getting enough

4 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress

If holiday stress is a regular part of your Christmas, learn how to dial it down with some simple strategies. Less really can be more.It’s upon us! The season of too much to do and too little time. We

The Yoga Mom: Josephine Jacob

By now, you’ve probably heard about yoga for kids. It’s a concept that Josephine Jacob, known on Instagram as @yoga_mami, takes to new heights when she practises gravity-defying poses with her two son

Time Management Toolkit for Families

There’s no way to perfectly organize your life so that everything goes off without a hitch. But there are some time-tested tricks you can use to set yourself up for success and increase the odds of th

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Easy-Peasy Hot Cakes with Glossy Berry Compote

Cottage cheese, large flaked oatmeal, and eggs blended together is the simplest trio for fluffy golden cakes. Top with a glossy berry compote. This is such an easy recipe—and a great start to any summ

Avocado and Salmon Cocktails

With a blend of puckery grapefruit, peppery chives, and a hit of smoked salmon, this little starter brings a flavour explosion to the taste buds. Easy to assemble, serve it on a bed of spicy arugula f

Smoky Eggplant-Mushroom Dip with Lentils

This Middle Eastern-inspired grilled eggplant dip (moutabal) gets an infusion of umami flavour courtesy of mushroom powder. Powdered lion’s mane, reishi, and cordyceps are good options. Use ripped pie

Plant-Based Eggplant Lasagna with Chickpeas, Marinara, and Tofu-Cashew Ricotta

You might never want to go back to regular lasagna after this plant-based version. The creamy tofu-cashew ricotta with lemon zest is the perfect foil to juicy eggplant cooked with a minimal amount of

Turmeric Orange Tonic

Ingredients3 oranges, peeled and seeded 1 in (2.5 cm) knob of gingerroot 1 in (2.5 cm) piece of fresh turmeric root, peeled 1 cup (250 mL) ice Ginger kombuchaDirectionsIn blender, combine together ora

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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

Staying Sane When Your World’s Upside Down

Note: this article is sponsored content from our friends at Natural Factors. As we have been navigating the new normal during the past few months, many of us are looking for ways to reduce our daily s

#BoPo

Body positivity has swept the nation. Self-acceptance of our bodies, even if we don’t match cultural size ideals, has evolved into a massive movement. Instead of obsessing over “imperfections,” social

Love is in the Air

People often talk about how “love is in the air.” Research shows this might be true—literally! When you enter a room, your body releases sexual chemicals that tell others about you. What scents are yo

The 7 Best Immune-Boosting Supplements

We’ve compiled a list of the perfect supplements to stock up on so you can keep your system running smoothly.With COVID-19 becoming a larger and more worrisome epidemic across the globe, keeping your

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Go on, snap up one of these Valentine gifts today

Still on the lookout for a fabulous gift for your Valentine? Its not too late. Check out these hand-picked sometimes cheeky gifts OUR MOMENTS Couples game £16.95100 thought-provoking Conversation St

How Valentine’s Day is celebrated around the world

Got the lockdown doldrums? So do we. With Valentines day on the way and a little bit of romance is just so uplifting. Have you ever wondered how this day is celebrated around the world? 1Wales, UKA na

Why the Silk Road is the ultimate bucket list trip

Stretching more than 4,000 miles in length from Venice in Italy to Xi’an in China, and passing through dozens of fascinating countries along the way, it is a journey infused with thousands of years of

10 sensational hotel baths with a view

With designer bathrooms quickly becoming a highly lusted-after interior design trend, the worlds most luxurious hotels have unveiled their own bath time eye candy. Imagine sinking into some bubbles lo

Italy: Parma – why this city will be on everybody’s lips in 2021

The city of Parma, famous for its ham (prosciutto) and cheese, is situated between the Adriatic sea and Tuscany. It is one of the largest cities in the north of the Italian region of Emilia Romagna an

What’s it like to be a tourist in Israel during the pandemic?

The tiny Mediterranean country of Israel keeps popping up in the daily Covid news right now as pioneers of the vaccine rollout during a national lockdown. The borders are closed, indeed the airport is

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