Laura Sugden is a seasoned lifestyle writer, an avid foodie, and outdoor enthusiast.

Eye Health

Beauty starts within. We celebrate natural, organic beauty that is better for the planet and helps you look and feel your best.  

Beauty

Dry eyes often mean your tear system is out of whack, which can cause your body to send a flood of tears to compensate for the dryness.

Krista Halton has worked in the health industry for more than 12 years. Her wealth of knowledge and passion for the industry are what drive her to educate Canadians on natural alternatives for healing.

Screen Time

Natural is the way. We bring you credible approaches to preventative health, holistic treatments, and supportive supplements.

Health

The combination of bilberry with other nutrients may be essential to support and maintain eye health. Here's what a phytochemist (yes, that's a thing) has to say.

Ask the Experts: Can Bilberry Help Maintain Eye Health? | alive

Sherry Xie, PhD, is a phytochemist who specializes in functional herbal compounds associated with human health and natural health product formulation. She is also the chief scientific officer of Viva Pharmaceutical Inc.

Bilberry

Life is about balance. We provide you with strategies for a lifelong commitment to strength and well-being in all areas of your life. 

Lifestyle

Lutein and zeaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant duo, help protect our eyes from damage. But did you know their power extends far beyond what our eyes can see?

Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 4 Reasons to Get More of This Healthy Duo | alive

Lutein

Can natural products help protect your eye health? We take a look at the science to break down the connection between antioxidants and eye health.

Ask the Experts: How Are Antioxidants and Eye Health Connected? | alive

Ask the Experts

Glaucoma can be controlled if it's caught early. Twice as many women develop glaucoma as men. Your family history can also play a role.

Marijke Vroomen Durning, RN, is a Montreal-based health writer and author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2o7989b" target="_blank">Just the Right Dose: Your Smart Guide to Prescription Drugs &amp; How to Take Them Safely</a> (self-published, 2015).

Hiking, golf, and water sports expose us to the sun's harmful rays. Choose the best sunglasses to protect your eyes from sun damage.

Protect Your Eyes from the Sun

Joshua Duvauchelle is a regular alive contributor and certified personal trainer.

A comprehensive eye exam can reveal hidden health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. Maybe now’s a good time to have your eyes checked.

Harriet Cooper is a freelance health writer and regular alive contributor.

Prevent vision loss through healthy living

Susan Biali, MD, is a medical doctor, wellness expert, life coach, speaker, and author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2coP6hn">Live a Life You Love: 7 Steps to a Healthier, Happier, More Passionate You</a> (Beaufort Books, 2010).

Aging

Healthy vision habits for kids

Heidi Hoff is a freelance writer specializing in health and parenting. She is a frequent contributor to alive and lives with her family in Vancouver, BC.

Children's Health

What to do about common eye problems

Serenity Aberdour, ND, is a naturopathic doctor in Vancouver, BC.

Natural medicines for macular degeneration

Heidi Fritz, MA, ND, is a research fellow and practices at the Bolton Naturopathic Clinic and the Springdale Medical Centre in Brampton, Ontario.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

A common nuisance explained

Too much can harm our vision

Gail Johnson is an award-winning digital, print, and broadcast journalist based in Vancouver. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gailjohnsonvancouver">@gailjohnsonvancouver</a>

Protect your eyes

Looking out for your eyes

Keep your eyes healthy

Martin Stone, ClH, has been involved in the complementary health field in several capacities including clinician, teacher, and author of 16 books on alternative health subjects.

Eye Health

The Eyes Give You Away

Dry, Tired Eyes?

Ask the Experts

Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Ask the Experts

Glaucoma

Protect Those Peepers!

What You Should Know About Eye Exams

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Pencils, Erasers, and Eye Exams

Something in Your Eye?

The Picture of Health

Eye Twitches

Seniors Report Fewer Eyesight Problems

More outdoor time may reduce the risk of nearsightedness in kids

Screen Time

Here Comes the Sun

Vision Care

Seeing is Believing