The healing properties of turmeric date back before the second century CE/AD to the Charaka Samhita, the ancient texts of Ayurveda. Today, turmeric is celebrated as both a culinary and medicinal staple. Turmeric is famous for its anti-inflammatory effects, though it also has antibacterial, antioxidant, and even potential anti-tumor properties. Among its many traditional uses, … Continued
By Leah Payne
As a child, were you taught how to mend clothes or preserve food? What about how to garden and save seeds, or identify local flora and fauna? Unfortunately, many young people grow up without the opportunity to learn valuable ancestral skills that are not only practical but also important for sustainable living. Think about it: … Continued
By Carime Lane
Even before COVID, a Statistics Canada survey reported that as many as 1.4 million elderly Canadians reported feeling lonely. COVID has only exacerbated this issue. But increased isolation is just one of the challenges older adults have been facing—both pre- and mid-pandemic. What our seniors are up against Elder abuse and neglect Elder abuse and … Continued
Olive oil is considered a top source of healthy fats. There are three grades of olive oil: extra virgin, virgin, and refined, with extra virgin being the least processed and refined being the most processed. Using olive oil in your diet can promote health in several ways. Decreases risk of heart disease and stroke According … Continued
By Paul Marlow
It’s 7 am, and your eyes open to the musical chimes of your phone alarm going off. You roll over to your bedside table, flopping your hand down on your phone, luckily stabbing the yellow STOP button in the middle of the screen. With a deft flick of your thumb and a quick retinal scan … Continued