Tag: Wellness
The history of cannabis use is a long one, stretching as far back as 5,000 years. It’s one of the first plants to have been used as a medicine, but it was also used recreationally and for religious ce
Everyone has a stake in good gut health—whether you deal with occasional gas and bloating or a more severe condition like IBD. The good news? Sweet relief could be just around the corner. Research is
“The effects of colour fly under our awareness radar,” says professor Andrew Elliot, a lead researcher in the field of colour psychology. Whether you know it or not, you (and even some animals!) are a
Detoxification is a vital function of your body, and it’s happening every second of every day. While many of us think of a detox as something to be done once or twice a year, it’s actually something w
Fabulous fibre is actually the cell wall of edible plants, and it comes in two forms—soluble and insoluble fibre.
Soluble fibre can be dissolved in water; as it passes through our digestive tract it a
We all know salty chips are loaded with sodium. But how about that innocent-looking can of soup in your pantry? Take a closer peek at its nutrition label, and you might find that it\'s loaded with sodi
Men and women experience heart attacks in unique ways. The stories of two heart attack survivors demonstrate just how different the experience can be and why paying attention to what our bodies are te
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the leading modifiable risk factor for death worldwide. In Canada, medication is commonly prescribed to the one in four Canadians who suffer from high blood pr
Have you ever found yourself saying—and meaning it—something like, “I know it in my heart of hearts” or “deep down in my heart”? Through interoception we “read” sensations such as hunger, thirst, or p
People often talk about how “love is in the air.” Research shows this might be true—literally! When you enter a room, your body releases sexual chemicals that tell others about you. What scents are yo
