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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

Are Your Children Mentally Prepped?

When it comes to the well-being of our children, there isn’t much we wouldn’t do. We deliberate over what we feed them, where it comes from, and how it’s prepared. We consider how much exercise, scree

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

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
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Can you stay COVID safe when you fly?

Would you board a flight at this time? There are diehard travellers who would maybe on business or just because their pre-booked flight is still operating and they wont get a refund. Also Read: Consta

Keep your Pets Safe this Season

Deck the halls with boughs of holly - but make sure that Fido and Fluffy stay safe with these tips!The holiday season should be merry and bright for humans and our furry friends alike, but believe it

Hand and Foot Care for Men

Mani-pedi (hand and foot care) isn\'t just for metrosexuals. Men who work hard and play hard need to pamper their hardworking hands and feet to keep them healthy.If your hands are as soft as sandpaper

Build a Better Lunch

Lunchtime doesn\'t have to be boring. Use leftovers to make a healthy lunch your kids will love.The verdict is in: leftovers are the number one choice when it comes to convenience for kids’ lunches, bu

Bone Broth’s Skin-Boosting Side Effects

After learning she could no longer consume gluten or dairy, Shari Regan overhauled her diet. While searching for healthy recipes, she discovered bone broth. Although the concept of bone broth is nothi

Jacked On Plants

Canadian women are 60 percent more likely than men to call themselves vegan or vegetarian. The reasons are tied to complex concepts of masculinity and men’s fears about losing their strength. But to b

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Top 10 Men’s Health Supplements

Guys, listen up! Just like certain nutrients are extra important for women, some are key for men. Even if you eat a perfect diet, chances are you’re missing out on one or more of these essential nutri

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

Why You Should Try Oil Pulling (and How to Do It)

Google “oil pulling,” and you’ll find countless testimonials by people who are hooked on this natural mouthwash.You’ve probably heard of oil pulling: an ancient Ayurvedic technique that involves swish

Gotta Getaway

To stay or to go? That is the wintertime travel question in this COVID year. With health concerns, job precarity, and financial strains, many of us are wondering how to take a break from it all. Shoul

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.
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Check out the travel technology packed into the smart carry-on bag

Las Vega is full of bright lights and in January full of bright sparks too. We visited the CES technology show this year and bring you this round-up of smart bags. Prepare to raise an eyebrow at the s

Top day trips from Geneva

Geneva is not only Switzerland’s capital but also its major hub. It serves the southern area of Switzerland as well as France and a variety of major ski areas in the Alps including popular destination

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

Hot Springs in Kyushu Japan

Kyushu is the third largest island in Japan and the most south-westerly. At its centre is Mount Aso, one of the largest active volcanoes in the world. The seismic activity means that there are hot spr

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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

Kids’ Skin Conditions

From babies to teens, kids are susceptible to a variety of skin conditions. Natural skin treatments can heal and soothe everything from diaper rash to acne.Skin conditions occur in people of all ages

You, too, Could Have the Right to a Healthy Environment!

Four communities across Canada have now declared the right to a healthy environment. Will yours be next?alive’s senior editor, Ellen Niemer, is a member of the Richmond Blue Dot Movement. In September

Birding

Birding is an easy, inexpensive family activity that requires almost no equipment beyond a pair of binoculars, some comfortable shoes, and a field guide.If you have ever been enraptured by the wild ca

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

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Roasted Chicken Salad with Tangy Beet Vinaigrette

Once you see the vibrant colour and taste the sweetness that beet powder lends to vinaigrette, you’ll be left wondering why you haven’t been adding it to your dressings all along. The sweet, tangy vin

Grilled Greens with Warm Blackberries in White Balsamic Dressing

The fusion of sweet, salty, and tart is an explosion of the senses. When prolific blackberries are in season, there is an unlimited collection of dessert recipes. We’ve taken this to a new level by ma

Noodle Baskets

There is no better way to get kids to eat than by getting them involved in making their own food. This kid-friendly hors d’oeuvre will even have adults getting in on the fun and building their own mas

Herby Flax Parmesan Scones

These savoury scones, made with flaxseed powder to lend a nutty taste, are screaming for a smear of butter to be the perfect sidekick for a bowl of steamy soup or chili. Instead of thyme, you could su

Lost Feast

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt our lives, many of us are turning to home cooking for health and entertainment. I’m working on my thin-crust pizza, and many of my friends are calling me at odd hours

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Power Up Your Brain

When we think of staying healthy, most of us consider the importance of keeping our bodies fit, but we may not give our brain a second thought. Fortunately, there are plenty of simple things you can d

The Secret Life of Fungi

There is more than meets the eye As a human being, when you think of something that is “like you,” what do you imagine? In 2000, Dr. Michael Hathaway, professor of anthropology at Simon Fraser Univers

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

Immunity Series, Part 2: How Can You Protect Yourself?

Read the first chapter of our Immunity Series here. While the world is focused on the rapid spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, the global public health community echoes what the natural

Ashwagandha: The Stress Supplement You Might Need Right Now

As with the benefits of borage oil, discovering how new varieties of botanicals can help us navigate through our lives and personal health can be an eye-opening experience. Today, we’re shining the sp

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Take a ferry from Dover to Calais and visit these five pretty French towns

It is only 26 miles that separates Blighty from its Gallic neighbour. That means you can bundle your family into your car and hop on a ferry at Dover or catch the Eurotunnel from Folkestone and within

5 Best Sleeper Trains in Europe

There is an unassailable romance about travelling by sleeper trains in Europe. They call to mind the grand rail journeys of the past: Paul Theroux on the Iron Rooster or Kerouac’s drifters jumping fre

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

Feel free again in one of these overlooked English beauty spots

England has some spectacular open spaces where social distancing comes naturally. Go ahead and become one with nature once again at one of these less well-known spots for a get-away-from-it-all, natur

Five fabulous live zoo cams to enjoy from home

Dublin Zoo camStaying at home does not mean you cannot visit the zoo. We have found five zoos with fabulous live cams to spend some time enjoying animal capers in real-time. San Diego Zoo, California

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Toad in the holeToad in the Hole has been voted as the most popular dish Brits want to see in restaurants after Lockdown. tastecard, diners’ club, has revealed the top dishes Brits would like to see b

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