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Canada’s Green Energy Future
Fossil fuel extraction and dependence are both major contributors to climate change. Did you know that Canada has many alternative, clean, and renewable options? Discover alternative energy sources de
Untangling the Yo-Yo
In our age of quick fixes and instant solutions, crash weight-loss plans and fad diets seem almost mandatory. Who wants to wait weeks to see results when magazine covers promise that we can melt fat o
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Veggie Noodles
No longer reduced to mere toppings, veggies take centre stage in these vibrant, flavonoid-filled \"noodle\" recipes. Arm yourself with a mandolin, julienne cutter, or spiralizer to find out how almost a
Should You Stretch Before Walking?
Walking might be one of the most underrated forms of exercise. In addition to benefits like heart health and weight loss, walking can also improve your mood and cognitive health. Even though wal
Terrific Turmeric
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been used for centuries as a spice, food preservative, food colouring, and fabric dye.Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been used for centuries as a spice, food preservative, f
Why This Squat Is the Core Move You Never Knew You Needed
There are tons of reasons to do squats: stronger legs, shapely glutes, full-body coordination; the list goes on. And now, we can add: build core strength because the Zercher squat automatically
Safe Spooky Makeup
Halloween\'s a scary time, with all the ghosts, ghouls, and mummies lurking around - not to mention all the butylated hydroxyanisol and the triethanolamine!Halloween’s a scary time, with all the ghosts
Celebrate Natural Health Products Week!
November 3 to 9 is Natural Health Products Week - celebrate by learning about the natural health products that so many of us take!If you’ve ever taken some echinacea to help battle a nasty flu bug, pr
6 Fitness Trends for 2015
Looking to spice up your workout routine? Try one of these fitness trends, as predicted by top fitness professionals.Looking to spice up your workout routine? Try one of these fitness trends, as predi
Beauty Foods
The age-old expression \"you are what you eat\" is true when it comes to your complexion. Keep reading to discover the best foods for your skin.The foods you ingest affect not only the health of your in
Homemade Ice Cream
Nothing says summer like a heaping scoop of chocolate-chip cookie dough in a waffle cone. Although it takes a little longer than lining up at your local shop, making homemade ice cream allows you to n
Vegan Comfort Foods
Winter\'s chill can leave us craving warm, high-carbohydrate meals. Despite temporarily easing our weather-related woes, these comfort foods can leave us feeling bloated and sluggish. The following veg
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Connecting with Your Chakras
Where\'d you get the candles? asked my seven-year-old daughter, Emily, as she eyed my brightly coloured chakra candles on the edge of a tall dresser. I thought I\'d hidden them, but they were spotted b
Ready to Walk to School?
This October is International Walk to School Month. Join parents and students all over the world as they park the car and grab a comfy set of sneakers instead!This October, parents all over the world
Shea Butter
Has harsh winter weather robbed your skin of moisture? Shea butter\'s bioactive ingredients offer anti-inflammatory moisturizing benefits for your skin, hands, and hair.Shea butter is extracted from th
The Science of Feeling Great
Most people think of their metabolism as affecting their ability to gain or lose weight. But our metabolism also affects mood and the way we feel. The truth of the matter is that we feel our best when
L-theanine
Job pressures, family responsibilities, financial pressures, traffic, and time management are just a few of the stressors most of us face on a daily basis. Prescriptions for drugs that are supposed to
Meatless Monday: Cauliflower Steaks with Tomato Herb Relish
Roasted to perfection, these show-stopping \"steaks\" are a must for Meatless Monday.Cauliflower might seem bland. It might seem boring. But when cut into thick slices, roasted to caramelized perfection
White Winter Wonders
Despite their paler hue, naturally white foods such as coconut, egg whites, and cauliflower are loaded with nutrients and are anything but bland. The festive colours of the holidays are entrancing, bu
SoLo GI Nutrition gets the Recognition it Deserves!
This year\'s alive Award silver winner of the Consumers’ Choice Best Fitness and Weight Management Product is SoLo GI\'s line of satiating, delicious energy bars.At alive, we’ve always been eager to sha
The Cycle of Life
Cycling has enormous physical benefits. In a one-hour ride, you can work on strength and endurance, aerobic capacity, balance, and, depending on how many car doors you managed to dodge, agility.Cyclin
Topical Antioxidants
Skin performs many important physiological functions and is extremely susceptible to free-radical damage. To function optimally and stay healthy, your skin needs nourishing with antioxidants from the
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Reached a Plateau?
\"I dont get it. I was doing so well, and all of a sudden, I stopped improving.\" This is a familiar refrain from exercisers who believe their program has failed them. In reality, they have maximized w
Brush Up!
Are your makeup brushes harbouring bugs? Are those sponges looking suspect? Great makeup starts with clean beauty products and tools. We use cosmetics to take care of ourselves, but we also need to ta
CanPrev Natural Health Products
This year marks the 10th anniversary of CanPrev Natural Health Products. Based in Toronto, this all-Canadian company has certainly made its mark on the natural health industry in a very short time.
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Better Gut Health Could Reduce Belly Fat, Says Science
If you’ve been hearing talk about gut health lately, it’s for good reason — experts know it plays an important role in overall health. Previous research shows the bacteria and other microbes liv
A Dietitian’s Advice For Setting Your Kitchen up For Success
When it comes to losing weight, a supportive kitchen environment goes a long way. As a registered dietitian, I truly believe your kitchen is your partner in health, and creating a space that sup
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Put Food Waste on the Chopping Block
In Canada, we throw away more food per year than sub-Saharan Africa produces. This figure may seem shocking, but there\'s no denying the cost of food waste—nearly $31 billion a year. Learn more about t
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This Exercise Combo Helps Prevent Obesity, According to Science
If you want to lose weight, healthy eating and exercise are key. Everyone knows this. But what’s less obvious is what kind of exercise is best for effectively dropping pounds.
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One-Sheet-Pan Dinners
A healthy dinner on the table––fast! One-sheet-pan dinners provide complete meals for busy families in 30 minutes or less, with minimal cleanup. Food made in your own kitchen with fresh ingredients wi
St. John's Wort
I still get a thrill when I discover a medicinal herb thriving in forest or field. With its cheery yellow flowers, unique blood red pigment, and equally colourful history, St. John\'s wort is one of my
Deeper Beauty
The word \"serum\" seems to be popping up everywhere in the beauty world. But what is a skin serum and how do these serums work?If you’re like most women, you have a cabinet full of squeeze bottles and