Tag: Wellness
What is an essential service to you? Currently, we’re all working hard to embrace physical and social distancing practices during the COVID-19 outbreak. We’re venturing beyond the confines of our home
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people around the world are feeling anxious and full of questions about staying healthy. Washing your hands and keeping your distance from others is the absolute best way
What’s the buzz?Honey is one of nature’s most amazing gifts. This sweet, syrupy nectar made by hundreds of busy little bees has a wide variety of different uses, from creating beeswax and helping stau
It’s exciting to discover how products from our natural world can be so beneficial to us. In a way, it feels like nature looks out for us by providing a plethora of natural remedies to help us feel st
“Don’t go outside,” our grandmothers 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.Invasion of the body snatchersDr.
With virus prevention at the top of all Canadians’ minds, it’s imperative to remember that the best form of prevention is a strong immune system, particularly for those in higher risk categories such
When it comes to aging, Canadians have much to celebrate: we’re not only living longer, but we’re also living longer in good health. Collectively, we’re learning more about longevity and how we can be
Fixed as they are, deep in the soil, plants can’t run from a threat. Instead, they’re left to their own devices to protect themselves from pathogens, parasites, herbivores, and the environment—and the
This back-to-school season, don’t just stock up on books and other supplies; add essential oils to help enhance your learning experience. Aromatherapy is not just great for boosting memory, but it may
There is more than meets the eyeAs a human being, when you think of something that is “like you,” what do you imagine?In 2000, Dr. Michael Hathaway, professor of anthropology at Simon Fraser Universit
