Prevention of the flu is the best treatment. Learn some of the best evidence-based natural remedies to prevent the flu, as well as remedies that help improve the effectiveness of the flu vaccine.

Natural Remedies to Help You Prevent the Flu | alive

Immunity

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

Health

When it comes to your heart health, starting with the right information is important. Talk to your health care practitioner to establish your own needs and then set yourself on the path to heart health with these basics.

Take Your Heart Health to Heart: Start with These Basics | alive

Fibre

When you’ve been hurt or wronged, how do you react? From frustration to outright fury, how do you cope with seeing red? Read on to learn how to recognize and release your anger.

Seeing Red: How to Mind, Manage, and Mend Angry Feelings | alive

Emotional Health

When you think of heart health, think of CoQ10. This super&#x2d;antioxidant plays an important role in matters of the heart.

The Research&#x2d;Backed Health Benefits of CoQ10

Heart 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

Personal Story

Think you’ve got heart health all figured out? You might not know as much as you believe. Check your heart IQ by tackling these heart health myths ... and see if you can separate fact from fiction.

Heart Health Myths: 8 Things You Should Stop Believing Right Now | alive

Why do the colour red and heart health just seem to go together so well? Because when it comes to what you eat, rich red foods can bless you not only with deliciousness, but also with a healthy heart. Eat your heart out!

15 Red Foods That Are Loaded with Heart&#x2d;Healthy Nutrients | alive

Heart-Healthy Foods

The term microbiome includes microbes and the functional genetic material they carry. From a genetic vantage point, humans are over 95 percent microbial.

All About the Microbiome: Fortune, Fancy, and Facts | alive

Probiotics

The complex of B vitamins actually includes eight different vitamins. Here, we unravel the complex role of B vitamins by looking at each individually.

Everything You Need to Know About B Vitamins | alive

B-Complex Vitamins

Learn more about what lectins are ... and whether we should avoid lectin&#x2d;containing foods or take this advice with a grain of salt.

Lectins: Are They Really Going to Be the Next Gluten? | alive

Trends

Millions of Canadians suffer regularly from digestive complaints. The good news: there are ways to improve your digestion at a cost that's easy to stomach!

5 Simple Steps to Help Improve Your Digestion | alive

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What's the fungus among us, exactly? Microscopic fungi are key members of your intestinal microbiome, and certain ones may play a key role in health.

The Fungus Among Us: How Microscopic Fungi Affect Gut Health | alive

Which new health and wellness trends are worth trying? Here's a handy natural health primer to help kick-start your New Year.

Natural Health A-Z: The Latest Trends, Research, and Essentials | alive

Have you ever looked on with envy at the positivity of others? Well, good news: it turns out that optimism is a skill you can learn.

Can Optimism Be Learned? (Hint: Definitely!) | alive

Optimism

Are you vegan? Do you worry about your protein intake? Plant-based protein is a subject every vegan needs to understand. Find out more with our handy guide.

Plant-Based Protein: A Cheat Sheet for Vegans | alive

Plant Protein

Are there any herbs that can help improve thyroid function and energy levels? A naturopathic doctor shares her top recommendations.

Ask the Experts: What Herbs Can Help Improve Thyroid Function?

Thyroid Health

Ask the Experts

some natural ingredients and dietary supplements (like glucosamine and chondroitin) may play an important role in treating joint inflammation.

Health

Defend Your Castle

Take Your Heart Health to Heart

Seeing Red: Getting Past the Anger

CoQ10: The Research-Backed Health Benefits

Living With Heart

Dispelling Heart Health Myths with Cold, Hard Facts

Red Foods to Keep Your Heart Happy

How to Stop Time From Racing By

Queen B's

Till Sleep Do Us Part

Can We Rewire Our Brains?

How One Olympian Got Hooked On Plants

Damn Good Advice

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The Microbiome

B Vitamins from 1 to 12

Protein Priorities: Are Lectins the New Gluten?

Bye Bye Bloating! Farewell Flatulence!

Get to Know the Fungus Inside Us

Natural Health A-Z

Opt for Optimism

Plant Protein Primer

Ask the Experts

Are Your Joints Aching?