Is Becoming Vegan Hard to Stomach?
If you’ve switched to vegan but plants are feeling more like wild animals in your belly, don’t give up! Sometimes dietary change is like going to the gym—you just need to build up your digestive stren
The Truth About Heart Health
The last decade has seen a revolution in our understanding of heart health. Saturated fat? It’s not necessarily the villain we all thought it was. And there are new heart-health heroes in town too: ou
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
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
A Healthy, Whole Holiday Season
The holidays can be a stressful time for many, in many ways and for many different reasons—from family to finances, from food to fitness. Here’s how to help keep well in body, heart, mind, and spirit
4 Diabetes Game Changers
Along with the typical front-line treatments of insulin and oral medication, a variety of strategies and technologies may help people with diabetes manage their blood sugars. It’s essential to consult
Learning to Breathe
On April 17, 2013, Stig Åvall Severinsen perched on the edge of a hole through a frozen lake in Greenland. His bare legs dangled into the dark, frigid water. He wore only swimming trunks.
A moment lat
5 Eating Strategies to Help Look on The Bright Side
Use these eating strategies to help yourself look on the bright side more often.
1. Go back to basicsAn investigation in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that people who followed a typical Wes
5 Tips to Help Lower Stress Levels
Whether struggling to meet a tight work deadline or navigating a tense family situation, many of the stressors we encounter are largely beyond our control. To help rise above such dilemmas, you can em
