Founded on the principle of “if you give a man a fish he’ll eat for a day; but if you teach a man to fish he’ll eat for a lifetime,” Kiva is a non-profit organization that offers microloans to women- and refugee-founded businesses in over 70 countries. Now celebrating 20 years as a visionary online … Continued
By Gina Kelly
When Sydney Dumler was in high school, she didn’t participate in team sports—but she still desired that same sense of belonging. She decided to turn to yoga and Pilates as a way to move her body and connect with her community. By the age of 18, Dumler had become so passionate about her practice that … Continued
By Kathi Valeii
Rachelle Robinett, registered herbalist (RH), has a unique approach to wellness—one that embraces simplicity and connection to the body and nature. Drawing on her background in fashion and marketing, she’s proving that herbalism is just as relevant, hip, and sophisticated as any trending health practice. While Robinett says a lot of people think of herbalism … Continued
What if your post-meal bloat and energy crash could be remedied not by which foods go on your plate, but by the order in which you eat them? Enter food sequencing, in which you eat your fibre first, followed by protein and/or fat, and lastly, carbohydrates. “Research shows that eating in this order can delay … Continued
When writing a novel, famed Japanese writer Haruki Murakami’s days take on a structured rhythm. His alarm goes off at 4 am, after which he immediately gets to work for five or six hours; in the afternoon, he runs 10 kilometers, or goes for a 1,500-meter swim—or both. In the evening, he’ll read and listen … Continued