Begin Again
What can one of the world’s first ecolodges teach us about sustainability and growth? The alive team headed into the heart of BC’s Great Bear Rainforest to stay at Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort to find
Falling Into a New Routine
If September became the new January, maybe resolutions would be easier to keep. Why we resolve to change anything during the depths of winter is beyond comprehension. Maybe it’s time to fall for chang
9 Surprising Staples At Your Natural Health Store
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again—well-stocked natural health retailers offer a one-stop shopping experience. Next time you’re strolling the aisles grabbing your usual supply of supplements
Rise and Shine!
Is every morning a battle with the snooze button? Luckily, nobody is doomed for a lifetime of foggy mornings. We’ve got seven caffeine-free ways to make mornings less bleary. We’ve all been there: the
Forget About It!
We often miss creative solutions to life’s challenges because we’re literally too smart for our own good. What if you were to see life through the eyes of a beginner? This is the Zen approach everyone
Pick Up Your Paintbrush
Painting. Knitting. Gardening. Cooking. Crafting. Creative activities are not just pleasurable pastimes; it turns out they’re good for us! Creative outlets relieve stress, improve mood, and cultivate
Wine, Dine, and Ski
These winter races might have originated in Scandinavia, but world-renowned skiers agree: Canada’s loppets create unforgettable experiences. Shake off the winter blues (and your skis) with this twist
Your Zero-Waste Kitchen
More than a third of the food produced and distributed in Canada goes to waste. Coupled with nonedible waste such as food packaging, it’s a monumental problem. Here’s how to change things for the bett
Company Profile: CanPrev
When Tanya Salituro founded CanPrev in 2005, she vowed to help Canadians have access to the powerful natural health tools and knowledge needed to be active participants in their own health. Now in its
A Week’s Celebration of Organic
During the ninth annual Organic Week—September 8 to 16—people from coast to coast are invited to participate in what has become a success story for Canadian agriculture that supports a healthy environ
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