Test your sleep knowledge

Ellen Niemer is a former editor and frequent contributor at alive.

Sleep

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

Health

Nod off naturally

Alan C. Logan is a naturopathic doctor and independent researcher focusing on nutritional medicine and eco-therapy. His books include <a href="http://amzn.to/2ny5NwX" target="_blank">Your Brain on Nature</a> (Wiley, 2012), and <a href="http://amzn.to/2lUFULv" target="_blank">The Secret Life of Your Microbiome</a> (New Society Publishers, 2017).

What shift workers need to know

Craig Hudson, MD, FRCP(c), is a psychiatrist with an interest in alternative health treatments for common mental health conditions. He is CEO and Director of Research at Biosential Inc.

Melina Roberts, ND, practises in Calgary, AB. Her clinical focus includes detoxification, chronic disease, digestive disorders, women's health, and cancer.

Susan Safyan is a former editor at alive.

Michelle Lynde, ClH, is a clinical herbalist, aromatherapist, researcher, and writer who lives in Coquitlam, BC.

Anxiety

Galina Pembroke is a freelance magazine writer specializing in health and spirituality. She lives in Nanaimo, BC.

Organics for your bed and bath

Mary Roberts is a health writer and researcher who looks forward every night to tucking into her organic linen comforter.

Bathing

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

Michael T. Murray, ND, is a director of product development and education in natural health and co-author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2kSzs26" target="_blank">The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine</a>.

Julian Whitaker, MD, practises medicine at the Whitaker Wellness Institute in Newport Beach, California.

Natasha Turner, ND, founded Clear Medicine, a wellness boutique offering medical programs involving an ND, MD, and/or fitness expert. Her new book is <a href="http://amzn.to/2liasSj">The Hormone Diet</a> (Random House, 2009).

James B. LaValle is an internationally recognized pharmacist, naturopath, author, educator, consultant, and clinical practitioner in the field of natural therapeutics and cofounder of Living Longer Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Jenn Farrell is a Vancouver writer and personal trainer.

Brad King, MFS is a nutritional researcher and author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2kHVWCP" target="_blank">Beer Belly Blues: What Every Aging Man and the Women in His Life Need to Know</a> (Abundant Health Systems, 2010).

Check your calendar

Timothy Burns writes about health and lifestyle issues.

Breaking insomnia's hold

Seniors and substance abuse

Josie Padro is a Vancouver health and lifestyles writer.

Alcohol

Commonsense solutions

Nancy Buono, BFRP, is an international expert on the Bach Flower Remedies, lifelong student of healthy living, and frequent radio guest. www.livingenrichment.com.

Play

Top ten tips for super slumber

Kimberley Foster, MD, is a Vancouver family physician and writer.

Ludovic Brunel, ND, is a naturopathic doctor, writer, and researcher for Advanced Orthomolecular Research.

Running

Fitness

Beverley Gray is an aromatherapist, herbalist and author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2mg8Nxp" target="_blank">The Boreal Herbal (Aroma Borealis Press, 2011) and <a href="http://amzn.to/2m5PhV7" target="_blank">A Field Guide to Medicinal Wild Plants of Canada</a> (Harbour Publishing, 2013).

Jamie Neely, DC, is a chiropractor, professional speaker, and author who lives in London, Ontario. He helps others to live a healthy, inspired life at every age.

Travel

Siegfried Gursche (1933-2013) was the founder of alive Magazine, a master herbalist, and the author of several books including Fantastic Flax (alive Books, 1999) and Healing With Herbal Juices.

Sleep

Snooze or Lose

Sleepless in Canada

Have a Good Day's Sleep

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Stressed?

Yes, You can Care too Much...

Luxe Linens

Can't Sleep?

Back to Normal

FYI on STIs

Food and Mood

New Year's Humbug

Foods and Your Moods

Feeling SAD?

To Sleep, Perchance to Dream

A Fine Balance

Treating ADHD

Marvellous Sleep, Naturally

Run for Your Life

Bright Eyes with Eyebright

Treating SAD

Create the Holiday You'd Love to Have

Good Night, Sleep Tight