By Gina Kelly
While it may sound a little out there, snail facials have become a popular skincare ritual in cities like Tokyo and London. Researchers believe that the snail mucus moisturizes and heals skin. If you’re not ready for snails slithering on your face, though, slugging is an effective substitute. Slugging has a lot of the same … Continued
What is Fairtrade? Fairtrade is a global organization that uses trade as a tool for sustainable development. To ensure producers at the start of the supply chain are paid and treated fairly, the organization implements Fairtrade Standards for products and operates global certification and auditing systems, as well as supports and challenges businesses and governments … Continued
By Gina Kelly
Used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, astragalus is an adaptogen that comes from the root of a plant. Today, it’s often used to support immune and overall health. Astragalus comes as a liquid extract, capsules, and tea, but it’s also in topical creams and moisturizers. Learn more about the health benefits of astragalus as … Continued
Simon Whitfield is a four-time Olympian—he brought home Canada’s first-ever gold medal in the triathlon—and the all-time most decorated Canadian triathlete. But 22 years after stepping onto his first Olympic podium, Whitfield sees sport as more than just a competition. It’s about self-expression, living in the moment, and being your best self. Self-expression through sport … Continued
Staggering, jaw-dropping, alarming—none aptly describe the scale of food loss and waste in Canada, which amounts to 11.2 million metric tonnes of avoidable food waste a year. Avoidable food waste is the lettuce forgotten in the crisper, the leftovers that got passed over, and the bruised apple in the grocery store that never sold. All … Continued