Kristina Campbell, MSc, author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2cuOUA0">The Well-Fed Microbiome Cookbook</a> (Rockridge Press), is a science writer specializing in bacteria and the gut microbiome. She lives in Victoria, BC.

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Health

It’s easy to roll your eyes when you’re told, “You can do anything!” But from an 11-year-old walking across America to a woman who lost 100 pounds, these people did exactly that after staring a health scare in the face. Read on for more about their health transformations.

Health Transformations: How 4 People Took Back Their Power | alive

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

Personal Story

Being extra busy can send your stress levels—and weight—sky-high. Try these simple strategies to stress less for a healthier brain and body.

Stress Less to Make Both Your Brain and Body Healthier | alive

Ashley Freeman is a nutritionist supporting women with weight loss, food sensitivities, and stress management through nutrition, lifestyle, and motivational coaching.

Weight Management

Want to gain muscle or lose weight this year? You might want to go online. The connection between fitness and social media is surprisingly powerful.

Fitness and Social Media: Use Your Social Network to Get Fit | alive

Michelle Roots, BA Kin, CSCS, PN1, is a kinesiologist and founder of CORE Conditioning fitness studio in Cloverdale, BC. She has 10 years of experience in the fitness industry and specializes in athlete training and functional fitness.

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Fitness

Want to avoid winter weight gain? Check out these strategies to break out of your annual cycle of rigorous exercise and restrictive dieting next summer!

3 Nutritionist-Approved Tricks for Avoiding Winter Weight Gain | alive

Winter Blues

Something for you to digest

Lindsay M. Mulholland is a freelance writer certified in plant-based nutrition and an amateur chewer.

Digestion

YogaLean: Poses and Recipes to Promote Weight Loss and Vitality - for Life!

Hélène Meurer is a writer and book reviewer living in Victoria, BC.

Weight Loss

Healthy alternatives to satisfy your cravings

Lawren Moneta is a chef, food stylist, and recipe developer.

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Strategies for success

Faryal Luhar, ND, is passionate about educating and empowering her patients to optimize their health using naturopathic therapies.

Learn how to overcome the challenges

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

Obesogens

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

What you need to know to do it right

A health-boosting essential nutrient

Fibre

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Sauna therapy for spring cleansing

Kristen Ma is an esthetician and Ayurvedic practitioner who owns a holistic spa chain. She is the author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2m5WVi8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beauty: Pure + Simple</a> (McArthur and Co., 2010) and runs a beauty blog.

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

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Cleansing

Detoxification

The inside-out benefits of citrus fruits

Lisa Petty, PhD, is a health advocate, writer, and educator who aspires to be the healthiest possible version of her human self.

Weight Loss

A Gut Feeling about Body Weight

Living With Heart

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Social Exercise

Goodbye Summer, Hello Bloat?

5 Easy Ways to Eat Better

A Guide to Chewing

Book review

7 Tips for Healthy Weight Control

Smart Snacking

Healthy Weight Loss

Maintain a Healthy Weight

Is Intermittent Fasting a Diet Craze or Legit Health Regimen?

Maintain a Healthy Weight

Cleansing and Detox FAQs

Focus on Fibre

Cortisol and Weight Gain

Sweat the Small Stuff

Cleansing and Detox FAQs

Sweat the Small Stuff

Zest for Life

Glucomannan for Weight Loss Results

Feed a Healthy Weight

The Skinny on Fibre and Weight Loss