With days getting shorter and kids back to school, autumn sees us spending more time inside. In fact, Health Canada reports that Canadians spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors. While we tend to focus on cold and flu prevention from cramped quarters during the fall, we don’t give enough attention to the quality … Continued
What do you like most when you stroll through a forest? The sounds that become louder, yet not overwhelming, as you focus on listening? Or maybe it’s sunlight sifting through trembling leaves, or the frosty silence if it’s the middle of winter? If, sometimes, you find yourself thinking, “I need to go to the woods … Continued
Antibiotic usage jumped by more than 16 percent in the past few years, with researchers warning it’s a global public health threat. That’s to say nothing about our overreliance on sanitization wipes, antibacterial soap, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting cleaning supplies, especially during this fall’s flu and cold season. Today, doctors and scientists wonder if our … Continued
Constipation is uncomfortable and let’s admit it—we’ve all dealt with it at one time or another. Being backed up can cause all kinds of bothersome symptoms, but the good news is that there are ways to get your bowels moving again. Here are 10 natural remedies for constipation. Massage Abdominal massages are a first-line approach … Continued
Wander into the produce section of any modern grocery store and you’ll be rewarded with an impressive array of vegetables and fruits from all corners of the globe. Despite this ease of access, an increasing interest in home gardening demonstrates a continuing passion for the craft and the plethora of benefits it sprouts, including living … Continued