The holiday season is full of joy for some, but, for others, it’s plagued by depression and anxiety. In recent years, more people have been turning to alternative plant medicines and psychedelics, and some even taking a true hiatus and going on a wellness retreat to help them cope with mental health difficulties around the … Continued
By Carole Ames
The holiday season can elicit lots of notions about what you should be doing, and giving. There are even cautionary tales of how not to be—think Ebenezer Scrooge or the Grinch! In the face of these external pressures, it can be helpful to focus on your own preferences and expectations. Reflect on what you bring … Continued
By Heather Burt
In her 1971 handknitting classic, Knitting Without Tears, Elizabeth Zimmerman wittily proclaims her allegiance to natural fibres: “For people allergic to wool, one’s heart can only bleed. Synthetics are a marvelous substitute, but a substitute is all they are.” Fifty years on, it’s no small challenge to find a garment or household textile that isn’t … Continued
Do you look forward to the coziness of colder months, or do you find yourself contemplating hibernation until spring, if only it were possible? About 15 percent of Canadians experience variations of the winter blues, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects between 2 and 3 percent, with women and younger people being the most affected. … Continued
Écouter les clochettes (Listen to the bells) Du joyeux temps des fêtes (of the joyful holiday times) Annonçant la joie de chaque cœur qui bat (announcing the joy of each beating heart) Au royaume du bonhomme hiver (in the kingdom of the Winter Snowman) Sung to the tune of “Walking in a Winter Wonderland”, I … Continued