Imagine yourself in the time before contact. During winter you’ve been with your family, living on preserved foods. It is spring, and you need fresh foods and medicines to renew, to strengthen bodies, minds, spirits, hearts. Indigenous spring traditions—origins On the West Coast, winter ceremonies are finished. Memorials have been conducted, initiates into the old … Continued
By Erin Jackson
Making a lunch every day can seem a tedious chore, but that doesn’t mean that eating it needs to be, too! Check out these upbeat and nutrient-packed alive recipes to perk you up when the clock strikes noon. Spicy Korean Wraps These gut-friendly wraps are a flavor fusion combining Mexican and Korean cuisine. Not a … Continued
The piriformis is an important muscle in helping to rotate your hip and turn your foot and leg outward. It’s a part of the muscle group referred to as the “lateral hip rotators.” When the piriformis muscle becomes irritated, you may feel spasms and pain in your buttock region. “Developing pain in the buttock region … Continued
By Erin Jackson
Good news for vitamin D fans! Health Canada has recently increased the maximum dose allowed for non-prescription oral vitamin D supplements to 2,500 IU per day for adults. The change comes after calls from consumers and industry professionals to better align with the growing body of research. This dosage is higher than Health Canada’s recommended … Continued
By Gina Kelly
While short-term stress can boost your cognitive performance and activate your body’s natural defenses, long-term stress can be damaging to your health. We all experience stress and anxiety at one time or another, so knowing how to manage it is important. You can protect your body and mind with these 10 natural, science-backed ways to … Continued