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Tea tree oil has been used for centuries by native tribes in Australia to heal wounds and deter insects, but there are several other benefits of tea tree oil.

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Essential Oils

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

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Join us as we explore ways we can benefit from the power of togetherness.

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Mental Health

Veganism

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Imagine a magic bullet to wellness that can not only make you healthier but can also put you at the forefront of natural health wellness advances.

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Intermittent Fasting

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Addressing the root cause

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Homeopathy

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

Family

A broken heart can bring the world as we know it to a halt. Here we explore how the cracks of a broken heart can let the light in. We’ll also provide tangible and actionable steps that can help you heal.

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Makes 8 burgers.

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Cost-saving, eco-friendly back-to-school ideas

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Environmental Concerns

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Discover the best gifts that prioritize your loved one’s health and well&#x2d;being.

Michelle von Hahn loves living a healthy lifestyle and will often be found cooking and baking recipes, which can be viewed on her Healthy Num Num blog and Instagram page (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/healthynumnumblog/">@healthynumnumblog</a>).

Holidays

Makes 8 kebabs.

Matthew Kadey, MSc, RD, is a dietitian, nutrition writer, and recipe developer. He is also the author of Rocket Fuel (VeloPress, 2016) and Muffin Tin Chef (Ulysses Press, 2012).

Serves 6.

Irene McGuinness is a writer, recipe developer, food stylist for numerous magazines and corporations, and alumna of the Writer’s Studio at Simon Fraser University

Tempeh

Serves 6 | Ready in 15 minutes

Makes about 1 quart (1 L).

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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, a stylish crostini is an elegant way to treat the women in your life to something special.

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