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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

Why We Need to Narrow the Women’s Health Gap

Women face a lack of representation everywhere, from Hollywood movies to Fortune 500 companies. It turns out that women are also inadequately considered when it comes to medical research. They’re fall

Meatless Monday: 5 Father’s Day Recipes

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15! Celebrate by making Dad a hearty meal that’s sure to please vegetarians and meat eaters alike.Men have a reputation for favouring meat-and-potatoes fare, but more and

Sweet Potato Rosti Stack

This is one of those recipes that defy categorization and could easily be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Sweet potato is one of the best natural sources of carbohydrates, which can help improv
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COVID-19 and Canada’s Food System

When the COVID-19 crisis hit Canada in early 2020, Arzeena Hamir, owner of Amara Farms, a small organic fruit and vegetable farm in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, knew there would be tough time

Living Long and Well

When it comes to aging, Canadians have much to celebrate: we’re not only living longer, but we’re also living longer in good health. Collectively, we’re learning more about longevity and how we can be

The Full Spectrum of Detoxification

Detoxification is a vital function of your body, and it’s happening every second of every day. While many of us think of a detox as something to be done once or twice a year, it’s actually something w

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 Speed of Stress From 0 to 60

What fears and worries keep you up at night? For my toddler, it’s very specific: big monkeys. For my mother, it’s retirement. Mental health experts say each generation—from kids to seniors—have unique

Sweet Lemon, Lentil, and Pomegranate Tray Bake with Roasted Carrot, Zucchini, and Fennel

This one-pan dish is the perfect combination of caramelized vegetables, tender lentils, and juicy pomegranate seeds, all drizzled with an addictive lemon sauce. You can use canned, drained lentils ins

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The Micronutrient Initiative

The Micronutrient Initiative (MI) is one of Canada\'s best-kept secrets. Combating malnutrition by providing supplements to millions of malnourished people around the world, this incredible NGO deserve

Borage Oil: The Inflammation-Fighting Superstar

It’s exciting to discover how products from our natural world can be so beneficial to us. In a way, it feels like nature looks out for us by providing a plethora of natural remedies to help us feel st

Beauty Tips for Cancer Survivors

Looking good gives a mental boost to cancer survivors. Our skin care, nail care, and beauty tips will help you look great and put a smile back on your face.After cancer treatment, reclaiming your bea

Warming Emerald Green Soup

Filling up on green foods is an excellent way to boost your immunity. In our soup that’s chock full of brilliant antioxidant-loaded vegetables and nutrients, a hit of fiery cayenne is just the ticket

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

Home (or Near Home) for The Holidays

With travel restrictions still in place, a lot of people who usually jump on a plane for the holidays will be picking a nearby local destination instead this year. Renting a cottage or other property
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7 ways to keep fit during lockdown you might not have thought of

Did your New Years resolution involve getting fit? Hows your resolve? Lockdown doesnt make it easy and you may be struggling to get active. We spoke to the experts at Shakti Himalaya who outline 7 way

352 airports are named after high flying people. Only 16 woman are included. Who are they?

According to research compiled by flight comparison site Neflights, there 352 airports globally identified as having adopted eponyms i.e. named after people. For example, Pisa’s Galileo Airport, New

Hiking Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

The big surprise of Gran Canaria is how unspoilt it actually is but you’ll need to hire car to explore properly. Most tourist development is concentrated in the south and the interior is almost empty,

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

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Supporting Caregivers During the Holidays

The holidays are no break for those who care for a loved one with an illness. Here are some ways to make caregivers\' seasons brighter.’Tis the season of family gatherings. Most of us are busy with add

Kids’ Digestive Complaints

Does your little one have an upset stomach? Natural remedies can help ease kids\' digestive problems.When we think of digestive concerns, we typically imagine adults; however, tummy troubles can also o

A Green Halloween

Halloween can come with some creepy chemicals. Help your little ghouls and goblins have an eco-friendly Halloween.Halloween is a fun-filled and exciting holiday that many young families take part in e

Eco-Conscious Christmas Crafting

Looking for unique DIY holiday projects? Look no further! These crafts will make your Christmas chic and eco-friendly.Between mid-November and New Year’s Day, Canadians generate a reported 900,000 ext

Ocean Heroes Bootcamp – Fighting Plastic Pollution

Encouraging youth to pursue their passions and fight for what they believe in is a powerful way for parents to teach independence, inspire learning, and impart the importance of the impact they can ma

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Saffron Chicken with Dried Apricots and Chickpeas

This warm and satisfying dish pays homage to slow-cooked North African tagines, but comes together in no time, combining sweet apricots with savoury and tender vegetables, legumes, and chicken. As wit

Breakfast Cinnamon-Baked Apples with Star Anise, Cranberries, and Sunflower Seeds

Star anise adds an exotic sweetness to the dish, which also works as a healthy dessert. You can use any kind of apple for this recipe and adjust the amount of cranberries to balance the apples’ sweetn

Mr. Bannock’s Parsnip Salad

The humble parsnip gets an upgrade with this colourful fall-inspired salad.Ingredients1 lb (450 g) parsnips, trimmed and thinly sliced into ribbons 1/2 cup (125 mL) apple cider vinegar 3 oranges, zest

Glazed Bumbleberry Pie in Coconut Hazelnut Crust with Lemon Yogurt Drizzle

This delightful tart is filled to the brim with “bumbleberries.” Not to mislead, though: there is no such thing as a bumbleberry. It’s actually a mixture of fruits and berries that some suggest origin

Pomegranate and Fennel Elixir

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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

8 Things to Know About Autoimmunity

You would be surprised at how much isn’t known about autoimmunity, and what stressors in everyday life can make an impact. You can find the full article on page 19 of alive’s April 2020 issue, under “

Health Experts Say: Stay Healthy!

With the whole world clamouring for information during the rapid spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, the global public health community has been echoing a message familiar to all propone

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

Quercetin: It could be your immune system’s new BFF

All about quercetin, the super supplement!Wait, what is quercetin? Quercetin isn’t a health supplement that’s widely known, and many would find it hard to say (hot tip: it’s pronounced like kwur-seh-t

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Travel Guide: 48 hours in Luxembourg – The Grand Duchy

March 2020 signals free transport for all in Europe’s richest country The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. This tiny landlocked country, sandwiched between France, Belgium and Germany, is surrounded by rol

Thoughtful gifts for the ones you love

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What to do in and around Interlaken, Switzerland: winter edition

The popular Swiss resort town of Interlaken, in the Bernese Oberland region, was much loved by the Victorian gentry who holidayed here in their droves. It was so popular that the town’s name was chang

Romance your Valentine with one of these experiences in the UK

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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

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