Smart tech can usher in sweeter sleeps and cleaner air, transforming your home into a health ally overnight. Here are research-backed ways to seamlessly embed it into your routine. Dim down, power up: lighting for everything Lighting is no small thing. It’s a powerful and straightforward way to shape your mood, sleep, and hormones—for better … Continued
By Gail Johnson
It’s well known that the skin is the body’s largest organ, protecting it from germs and helping regulate body temperature. What may come as a surprise is that the skin hosts a complex microbiome that’s linked to gut health; what’s more, overwashing can disrupt this delicate balance. The importance of your skin’s microbiome The skin … Continued
Canada has some of the highest rates of gut and digestive health concerns in the world, but don’t let those statistics give you heartburn. Instead of popping an antacid the next time you feel bloated, gassy, or uncomfortable after a meal, research suggests a healthier, more holistic approach: movement and breath for long-term gut health. … Continued
By Neil Zevnik
If you have even a passing acquaintance with oysters, you know that the northern coasts of the US are renowned for their delectable shellfish offerings. Oyster aficionados fawn over Beausoleils and Wellfleets from the East, and sing the praises of Kumamotos and Hama Hamas from the West. But mention the oysters of the Southeast, and … Continued
Jesus knows family suppers aren’t always easy. But, just like that painting of the infamous “last supper,” has commensality become a relic from another time? Le Commensal was a vegetarian restaurant in my hometown of Montreal. At one time the largest chain of its kind in Canada, it was only after it closed that I … Continued