Luckily for us, 2017 has great things in store for natural beauty trends in makeup, hair care, and nail care. Here’s what we can expect this coming year.

The Hottest Natural Beauty Trends for 2017 | alive

Beauty

Beauty starts within. We celebrate natural, organic beauty that is better for the planet and helps you look and feel your best.  

There was a time when we wouldn’t think twice about feeding dinner leftovers to pets. Nowadays, we know that their nutritional needs are different from ours.

Pets

Life is about balance. We provide you with strategies for a lifelong commitment to strength and well-being in all areas of your life. 

Lifestyle

Sleep

Natural is the way. We bring you credible approaches to preventative health, holistic treatments, and supportive supplements.

Health

The Zero Waste movement is swiftly picking up momentum around the world, prompting people to rethink plastic, packaging, and consumerism as a whole.

Waste Reduction

Mental stimulation, maintaining strong social networks, regular exercise, good quality sleep, a healthy diet, minimal alcohol consumption, and no smoking can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline with age.

Neuroplasticity

Whether you’re curious about the science behind memory or simply pondering ways to improve your ability to remember, take steps to boost your brain power.

brain health

Kelp forests are vanishing at alarming rates. With ecosystems and environmental health on the line, advocates are taking matters into their own hands.

Kelp Forests―an Underwater Garden at Risk

Climate Change

Protect our planet better. Sustainability is the foundation of natural health. We teach you how to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, one step at a time, because a healthier planet means a healthier you.

Sustainability

One in six Canadian couples experiences infertility. If you’ve got fatherhood in mind, read ahead for expert suggestions to support male fertility.

Fatherhood on Your Mind? 5 Natural Ways to Support Male Fertility | alive

Fertility

Here are 10 healthy and simple foods that can help with chronic inflammation.

When you think of heart health, think of CoQ10. This super&#x2d;antioxidant plays an important role in matters of the heart.

The Research&#x2d;Backed Health Benefits of CoQ10

Heart Health

Women’s lives are influenced by their hormonal changes. Discover how our hormones function from puberty to pregnancy and beyond.

A Lifetime of Hormonal Changes | alive

Hormones

Even if you don’t think you have the space … here’s how to take growing your own healthy edibles to new heights with a living wall.

How to Grow Your Very Own Gorgeous Living Wall | alive

Houseplants

Stress and hormones are intertwined, as chronic stress puts you at increased risk for hormone imbalance. Learn how to manage your stress for hormone health.

Stress and Hormones: What You Need to Know | alive

Stress

The East Coast Trail, along the craggy coast of Newfoundland, has plenty of unpredictable challenges—and charms. Come from away, b’y, and enjoy the trek.

The East Coast Trail: Trekking with a Townie | alive

Hiking

What happens when a meat-loving father has his diet (and his morality) questioned by his animal-loving daughter? He gets a quick lesson in being vegetarian.

What I Learned From My (Almost) Vegetarian Daughter | alive

Veganism

Family comes first. We equip you with the tools to create a holistically healthy family now, and for generations to come.

Family

Growing up with pets can have many lasting benefits for children, as well as for the entire family unit. Here are some of the ways our pets benefit us.

Growing Up With Pets: The Heartwarming Health Benefits | alive

Healthy Kids

While the exact causes of hypertension are unknown, there are things you can do to help lower your blood pressure if it’s high. Check out these 10 factors that contribute to high blood pressure.

hypertension

Naturally boost your levels of this feel&#x2d;good hormone to increase motivation, boost your mood, and improve overall wellbeing.

Coming to terms with a life&#x2d;changing diagnosis is a complex emotional journey. Developing healthy coping strategies, building self&#x2d;sufficiency, and surrounding oneself with positive support systems are helpful for reducing diabetes distress and encouraging the successful management of diabetes.

Mental Health

While it may still be chilly outside, March is the ideal time to plan and prepare for the growing season ahead. Find out what you need to get started, why, and when.

Gardening

Learn how to eat healthy with these habits and tips and make better food choices for your diet. Next Gen Natural column by Michelle von Hahn.

healthy habits

Sperm health is paramount for conception, pregnancy, and even the health of a man’s children and grandchildren. Taking a proactive approach to improving sperm health before trying to conceive is key for improving a couple’s fertility.

fish

2017 Beauty Trends

For the Love of Pets

Sleepless in Menopause

Future Thinking

Go Zero Waste

What Neuroplasticity Means for Aging

Unravelling the Mysteries of Memory

Kelp Forests―an Underwater Garden in Jeopardy

Fatherhood on Your Mind?

Success for Children with IBD

10 Food Swaps for Sidestepping Inflammation

CoQ10: The Research-Backed Health Benefits

A Lifetime of Hormonal Changes

Living Walls

Stress and Your Hormones

The East Coast Trail

Uprooted!

Grow Up With Pets

10 Causes of Hypertension

Tap Into the Power of Serotonin

The Diabetes Grieving Process

Tips for Growing Your Own Garden

10 Tips for a Healthy Diet

Sperm Health and Male Fertility