Binge-watching our favourite shows has been made possible by media services such as Netflix. But does too much time spent binge-watching affect your health?

Television

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

Sometimes your best emotional support is a furry friend. Interaction with pets can ease our worries and bring a supported mind space of emotional well&#x2d;being.

The Mental Health Power of Pets

Pets and Health

From coast to coast, winter folklore traditions bring Canada’s rich tapestry of cultural customs to life.

Canadian Winter Folklore Traditions

Indigenous Culture

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Father's Day

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

Food

Weight Control

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

Health

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

Troy Blight shares his take on the important role we all play in Orca conservation.

Environment

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March can be a challenging time of year, suspended somewhere between ski season and spring flowers. Discover how the natural world can guide us to a healthier, happier relationship with this little&#x2d;loved time of year.

Nature

It took days to get the sand out of our clothes and the salt out of our hair. But one thing we’ll never get rid of: the bliss of a Tofino escape.

Tofino Escape: The Best Way to Explore Canada’s Surfing Capital | alive

Surfing

Breathe some life into your workout routine. Trail running provides a change of pace, plus singing birds, panoramic vistas, and fresh air.

The Dirt on Trail Running: Tips for Getting Started | alive

Running

Fitness

Long, dark winter days can leave us feeling drained and listless. Engaging in creative activities can help put some pep back in your snow&#x2d;booted step.

How to Stay Creative in the Winter

Creativity

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

sustainable

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

This innovative recipe swaps the traditional dairy cream filling for a tofu&#x2d;based one and uses rye crispbread instead of the traditional cookies.

Mocha Orange Tiramisu Recipe

Holiday Recipes

Kimchi, kefir, kombucha. This article takes a look inside the fermentation crock and unveils the unique health benefits of fermented foods.

Fermented Foods: Why They're So Good for Us | alive

Gut Health

innovation spotlight

Each March most Canadians move their clocks forward by one hour. While gaining an extra hour has its perks, losing an hour of sleep...

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Is Binge-Watching the New Normal?

Pawsitive Vibes

From Generation to Generation

Hot Right Now

Match-Day Ginger Beer Mocktail

Rediscover Your Hunger Cues

For the Love of Pets

Orca Conservation

Predators, Prey, And A Balanced Buffet

March … to Nature’s Rhythm

Escape to the Wild Side

Hot gear / healthy goods

The Dirt on Trail Running

Cold-Weather Creativity

Tips for Growing Your Own Garden

Your Sustainable Style Guide

Mocha Vegan Cupcakes

Mocha Quinoa Bowl

Mocha Orange Tiramisu

Transformative Food Preservation

The Woman in the Water

7 Fashion “Challenges” to Try

Steady Does It

Spring Forward Toward Restful Sleep