Canada’s climate is warming twice as fast as the global average. Popular winter traditions are being erased for the next generation of Canadian children.

Environmental Concerns

Most Canadian children have their nutritional needs met. Discover the key areas where there's still room to improve kids' nutrition.

Kids' Nutrition Needs

Healthy Kids

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

Family

Seasonal mood fluctuations can impact us in various ways, but there are strategies to help deal with it all, from deep breathing to nourishing foods.

How To Handle the Winter Blues

Seasonal Affective Disorder

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

Holiday Recipes

Food is medicine. It all starts here. We create recipes with functional, whole organic ingredients that nourish your body and feed your soul. 

Food

These health studies of 2015 highlight some of the more interesting findings that may directly impact your health and well-being.

The Year in Review: Health Studies of 2015 - alive

Research

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

Health

It’s a natural part of the aging process: degradation and loss of our cartilage, bone density, and muscle strength. So, what can be done throughout those intervening years? How can we manage joint pain and bone and muscle loss before they become unbearable? Read on.

Joint Health

In an exclusive interview with alive, Bryan Adams paused during the tour for his latest album, Shine A Light, to reflect on his diet, his recent projects, and how he strives to do exactly what that album title suggests.

Heart-Healthy Foods

Beyond the vitamin: Here's what you can do to reinforce your defences.

Immunity

Versatile, potent, sensual, spiritual—herbs are extraordinary plants. Join a rookie herbaphile as she learns from the experts and attempts an indoor herb garden.

What I Learned From Growing My Own Herb Garden | alive

Personal Story

Summer is the perfect time to venture outside of your comfort zone! Paddleboarding is fun and easy to learn, and it's a surprisingly good workout.

How to Paddleboard Like a Pro | alive

Summer

Fitness

All the information about your natureal health retailer store, and why they need our support now more than ever.

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Protect Canadian Winters

Kids’ Nutrition

Challenging the February Woes

Dream team

Curried Dal with Forbidden Black Rice

2015: The Year in Review

Love The Body You’re In

Who Built This Joint?!

Bryan Adams: Waking Up the World

Puff Pastry with Glazed Carrots, Mushrooms, and Pine Nuts

Everything-But-Meat Salad

Middle Eastern Kebabs with Pearl Couscous and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Detoxification For The Whole Person

Rev Up Your Immune System

Naturopathic Medicine Meets Oncology

Black “Caviar” Lentils Tumbled Over Creamy Yogurt with Mint

How Does Your Herb Garden Grow?

Savoury Poached Salmon and Curried Couscous

Rosy Beet Spaghettini with Toasted Walnuts, Crumbled Blue Cheese, and Crisped Sage

Spicy Chicken Skewers with Fennel Yogurt Sauce

Paddleboard Like a Pro

Your Natural Health Retailer

Going for gold, one ring at a time

All About Your Natural Health Retailer