Do you drink alcohol? If so, you aren’t alone. Approximately 76 percent of Canadians drink alcohol, and 19 percent of those were classified as heavy drinkers in 2018. However, the definition of “heavy drinker” has changed. New guidelines for alcohol consumption have been published by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), and … Continued
A berry that fights influenza; a root that relieves stress; a leaf that protects against cancer: the everyday power of plants can be downright remarkable. If the increasing sales of botanicals are any indication, people are eager to harness that power for their health, be it through capsules, snacks, or elixirs. Botanicals are any part … Continued
Gregg Daniel is one of those people who just seems to know a thing or two about living well. The 64-year-old actor and director has a youthful presence and a big smile when he arrives to our Zoom interview the week before Thanksgiving. Daniel is upbeat, gracious, and thoughtful. If having a cheerful outlook was … Continued
During recent unprecedented times, I became conscious of the need to continually detox my inner world and of the necessity to create a safe inner home from which to help nurture myself—and others. This involved managing stress and negative thinking and relearning the joy of meeting challenges while mentoring others authentically. Why cultivate a practice … Continued
The new year often starts with resolutions and rigid goals that, even more often, leave us feeling wilted with defeat. With spring in the near distance, what better time to shift our mindset toward a kinder, more intuitive approach to wellness that allows room for flexibility, growth, and evolution—and maybe a little more fun. We … Continued