10 Food Swaps for Sidestepping Inflammation
We all have it, whether we’re aware of it or not: inflammation. It’s your body’s natural response as it works to protect you from pathogens, eliminate toxins, and repair damaged tissue. When this inf
10 Reasons to Make Matcha a Part of Your Day
Matcha has been enjoyed in Japan for hundreds of years. Among the country’s most culturally significant beverages, it is the centerpiece of a traditional Japanese tea ritual, called chanoyu.
In recent
Finding Hope
I was expecting good news when my husband, Steve Gallagher, called me after a medical appointment in August 2019.
I was feeling optimistic. After all, it was our 10th wedding anniversary.
“They’re goi
15 Ways to Use Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a true multi-tasker. This laudable oil offers seemingly unlimited benefits—and unlimited ways it can be used. Try these exciting new tips to supercharge your nutritional, health, and be
All-Season Thrive Guide
Hiding under a blanket of tissues through allergy season is no way to spend our precious few months of warm Canadian weather! Follow these diet, supplement, and lifestyle tips to ensure your quality o
Caring For The Carer
If the recent health care environment has taught us anything, it’s that our health system relies heavily on home caregiving for those who are sick and dying. And while there are benefits to home care
Clues, Tips, and Natural Treatments for Colds and Flu
“Don’t go outside,” my grandmother scolded. “It’s wet. You’ll get sick!” As wise as she is, that’s not quite how the cold and flu viruses work. Let’s break it down, cough by cough, and examine which n
The 10 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.The topic of immune health has been front and center for months now—in newspaper headlines,
Is Your Gut Happy?
More than 20 million Canadians suffer from digestive issues each year. Now that the holiday festive season is a wrap, we’re wondering: how’s your gut doing? We have some ideas that might make it happi
What’s in alive: The Eco Issue
Beach, please! Our Eco issue delivers a serious dose of vitamin sea (plus some truths about the environment that we just can\'t ignore).Can one person really make a dent in fixing a problem as major as
