In 1975, Siegfried Gursche, a German-born bookstore owner and herbalist, was at a meeting of the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA). Members were discussing a proposal to launch a natural health newsletter, and when they decided to put the idea on pause, Gursche sprang into action. With a few folds of his paper placemat and … Continued
The presence of an animal can offer a shift of focus from worried inward thoughts to curious outward thinking. Sometimes your best emotional support is curled up at the foot of your bed. Interaction with pets of all kinds can ease our worries and bring a supported mind space of emotional well-being. The power of … Continued
Whether heading abroad or on a road trip across the Prairies, summer is a peak travel time for millions of Canadians. While you may be focused on bookmarking favourite sightseeing spots in your travel guide and packing essentials like sunscreen, don’t forget an oft-overlooked essential of healthy travel: a healthy hydration plan—and your water bottle. … Continued
The ebb and flow of chronic pain is tough to navigate. A complex and deeply personal experience, it comes crashing in waves on some days and feels like treading water on others. This is a situation I know all too well. In May 2024, my doctors discovered a benign neuroendocrine tumour in my spinal canal, … Continued
Summer’s here! What better time to slow down and soak in the warming rays of the sun. The trap that many of us fall into during summer, though, is to aggressively seize the season by overscheduling our weekends and setting overly ambitious personal goals, only to reflect on Labour Day weekend about how fast it … Continued