Staying Smart 5
Emerging studies suggest that we can boost our brain power by eating a diet rich in complex carbohydrates from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Add curries and green tea, along with omega-3 sourc
Justin Morneau
Justin Morneau is a Canadian whos playing an American gameand hes playing it better than everyone else. Hes a quiet man. When he speaks, he doesnt say a lot. He doesnt brag. He doesnt spout spo
Life Makeovers
The editors of alive would like to extend thanks and admiration to our two life makeover superheroes, Rob Klettke and Toni Hadgraft, who endured six months of having their lives turned upside down dur
It's All Elemental
I\'ve been fascinated with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and more specifically acupuncture, since I was a kid. I was first diagnosed with migraines at a very young age. At that time, the only oth
Varicose Veins
I was sitting and chatting with my friend Tania, when she suddenly interrupted me. \"You shouldnt sit like that you know,\" she said, pointing at my crossed legs. \"Youre going to give yourself varicos
Summer Detox
Summer is a wonderful time to start a detox diet. With the arrival of warm weather along with organic fresh fruit and vegetables, it is much easier to detoxify.Summer is a wonderful time to start a de
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
Hormonal Hijinks
It was a rainy Saturday afternoon, and Callie hoped shed be able to catch her mother alone for a few minutes. She was nervouswho wants to ask their mom embarrassing questions about their bodies?It w
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
Trans Fat-Free
In the field of natural health, we\'ll probably remember 2007 as the year of trans fat-free - and it\'s about time.In the field of natural health, we’ll probably remember 2007 as the year of trans fat-f