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Sleep

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

Health

We know fresh herbs are wonderful flavouring agents for cooking, but did you know a herb garden can also serve as Mother Nature’s first aid kit?

Renee Blackstone is a freelance journalist and a regular alive contributor.

Herbal Remedies

Wondering where to take your wellness journey in 2017? Find out how natural health experts recommend you shape your healthy New Year's resolutions.

Expert Advice to Help You Nail Your Healthy New Year's Resolutions | alive

Carimé Lane is a Toronto-based freelance writer and lawyer.

Healthy Eating

Brendan Rolfe, BA, DipA, is an advocate for functional movement and work/life balance in Penticton, BC, where he strives to bring healthy lifestyle choices to every household.

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

Not only is it a lot of fun, but soap making is also a great hobby and a way to make gifts—or a treat for yourself.

Our water supplies are becoming tapped out. By 2030, it's predicted that water demand will exceed the sustainable supply by 40 percent. What can we do now?

Bryce Tarling is a technical and marketing communications specialist and alive contributor.

Environmental Concerns

A comprehensive eye exam can reveal hidden health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. Maybe now’s a good time to have your eyes checked.

Harriet Cooper is a freelance health writer and regular alive contributor.

Eye Health

Gillian Flower, ND, is a writer, food lover and regular alive contributor.

When a whirlwind work life left yoga guru Tara Stiles depleted and depressed, the ancient teachings of Ayurveda helped her simplify and slow down to restore her mind&#x2d;body balance. Here’s how the Ayurvedic approach can help you find harmony, too.

Rachel B. Levin is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer covering food, health and sustainability. Follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachelbethlevin/">@rachelbethlevin</a>.

wellness

You aren’t invincible, but we’ll help you get pretty close to feeling that way. Slash your risks of the seven most common men's health issues that will challenge most Canadian guys at least once in their lives.

7 Common Men's Health Issues (And How to Avoid Them) | alive

Joshua Duvauchelle is a regular alive contributor and certified personal trainer.

Men's Health

Vegan since 2003, Karina Inkster, MA, PTS, is a fitness and nutrition coach, author of five books, and podcast host. She and her coaching team help vegans worldwide live their healthiest, most plant-strong lives.

Veganism

Lisa Petty, PhD, is a health advocate, writer, and educator who aspires to be the healthiest possible version of her human self.

Skincare

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

Beauty

Men are no less immune than women from the effects of stress. But it’s the manifestations of that stress and how men deal with them that often differs dramatically. Here are some effective ways for men to approach and manage that stress.

Joanne Peters is an award-winning journalist.

Men's Supplements

Hemp

Kristina Campbell, MSc, author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2cuOUA0">The Well-Fed Microbiome Cookbook</a> (Rockridge Press), is a science writer specializing in bacteria and the gut microbiome. She lives in Victoria, BC.

Gut Health

Isabela Vera is an independent consultant, PhD candidate, and writer focused on sustainable food systems.

How does Leilani Münter manage to be both an environmental advocate and a race car driver? Her answer might surprise you.

Leilani Münter: Meet the Race Car Driver Who's Also an Eco-Activist | alive

Brendan is the co-founder of Vega and Pulp Culture, bestselling author of the Thrive book series, Venture Partner at Blue Horizon Ventures, and an Executive Producer of The Game Changers film. He’s also a former professional Ironman triathlete and a two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon Champion.

Personal Story

Get the lowdown on what you need (at a minimum), why you need it and what to look for with our ultimate supplements guide.

Supplements Guide: Find Out Which Ones are Right for You | alive

The managing editor, digital, at alive, Colleen likes baking healthy(ish) desserts and cooking up a good pun.

Supplements

Sometimes the struggle to eat a healthy and complete diet starts with being able to find those foods. We shine a light on the systemic barriers to healthy foods for all.

Margaret Littman is a journalist, stand-up paddler, author and lover of all things Nashville.

Plant-based

We all go through times of disappointment and occasionally face hurdles and failures. What’s important is to develop a growth mindset and grit.

Why Having a Growth Mindset Is the Key to Overcoming Challenges | alive

Deena Kara Shaffer, PhD, is a learning specialist and lecturer at Ryerson University, co-creator of the Thriving in Action initiative, and owner of Awakened Learning, resilience-based educational coaching and consulting.

Mental Health

Tracy Peternell is a mother of two, a certified school teacher, and a healthy living enthusiast.

As guys grow up, their health needs change. Think of this as a crystal ball into the future, which reveals the best supplements for men of any age.

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DIY Bar Soap

Water Supplies from the Ground Up

What You Should Know About Eye Exams

Balanced Eating: The Cleanse You Can Stay on Forever

Easy Does It

Men’s Health Fixer-Upper

Fighting For Wild Salmon

Go Vegan and Get Stronger in 2020

Pretty Healthy

Reach Out—Don’t “Man Up”

Hempseed Oil vs CBD Oil

A Gut Feeling about Body Weight

COVID-19 and Canada’s Food System

Revved up With Leilani Münter

The Ultimate Guide to Supplements

Driven

Access Matters

Growing Through Challenge

Breaking Women's Hormone Myths

Growing Strong from Boyhood to Retirement