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Would you be willing to invest a little time every day into preserving your mind and body health and preventing dementia naturally? Find out how.

Preventing Dementia Naturally: Simple Ways to Lower Your Risk | alive

Ellen Wong, BSc (Hons), ND, is a naturopathic doctor practising in Brooklin, Ontario, and a faculty member at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She believes everyone can experience aging in a healthy, vibrant, and fulfilling way.

Dementia

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

Health

Sure, packaged foods make cooking easy—but they're usually not that healthy. Here are seven classics (think instant oatmeal) made into DIY recipes.

DIY Recipes: 7 Packaged Foods You Can Make Healthier at Home | alive

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).

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

Food

Getting enough vitamin B12 is vital for health, and it’s especially important if you avoid animal products or have a high risk of deficiency. Here’s a list of foods high in vitamin B12.

Jennifer Messineo, MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian and health and nutrition freelance writer based in New York.

Vitamin B12

An estimated 1 in 6 Americans suffer from food poisoning each year. Here are 6 symptoms to look out for and 4 ways to help avoid food poisoning in the first place.

Laura Newton is a writer and editor based in BC's Sea to Sky Country.

Food Poisoning

Dr. Cassie Irwin, ND, works with soul-led women who are ready to expand their intuition and calibrate to their ultimate state of being.
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Men's Health

At the time of the year when we need it most, these six recipes inspired by nature’s bounty are rich in mood&#x2d;boosting vitamin D and full of omega&#x2d;3s, to help you celebrate the return of the sun.

Helena McMurdo is a writer, food stylist, and photographer based in Vancouver.

Holiday Recipes

Sweet potato can brighten almost any dish, from soup to—gasp—brownies. These sweet potato recipes are healthy and delicious.

Root Vegetables

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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

On the third Sunday in June, celebrate that special dad in your life with our sizzling menu that raises the bar with great brewski pairing suggestions. Fire up the grill and raise a glass to the man of the hour!

These days, most of us follow some kind of special diet, from vegan to gluten free. But could your diet be leaving you with nutrient deficiencies?

Nutrient Deficiencies: What Your Diet Might Be Missing | alive

Gluten-free

Serenity Aberdour, ND, is a naturopathic doctor in Vancouver, BC.

Women's Supplements

Check out our heartfelt recipe collection, and don’t forget to splash some red wine into your glass to accompany your main course!

Recipes

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Where pimples meet wrinkles

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

Aging Skin

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Beauty

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Herbs

We hear a lot about different diets, but which ones are actually healthy? Our expert panel breaks down the pros and cons of the latest diet trends.

From Paleo to Whole30, Which Diet Trends Are Right for You? | alive

Catherine Roscoe Barr, BSc Neuroscience, is a Vancouver-based wellness coach, speaker, lifestyle journalist, and founder of The Life Delicious (<a href="http://thelifedelicious.ca">thelifedelicious.ca</a>)—offering local, wilderness, and international luxury wellness retreats.

Whole Foods

From fresh juice mocktails in Montreal to organic salads in Nova Scotia and sustainable seafood in Vancouver, healthy food trucks are having a moment.

The Best Healthy Food Trucks Across Canada | alive

Nikki Bayley is a Vancouver-based award-winning food, drink, and travel writer who regularly contributes to newspapers and magazines around the world, including the Globe and Mail and National Geographic Traveller.

Healthy Snacking

The top healthy foods for helping your hair be happy and beautiful

Aurora Smith is a freelance writer specializing in blogs, articles, and social media content. She focuses on health and fitness but has a variety of experience. Visit her at AuroraMSmithWriter.com.

Ellen Niemer is a former editor and frequent contributor at alive.

Natural Health News

The holidays are a time for indulging, but you don’t have to wolf down comfort food every evening. Stick with this lineup of healthy winter meals.

14 Healthy Winter Meals to Balance out Your Holiday Indulgences | alive

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

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Wildlife Wednesday: Blue-Footed Booby

Preserving Memories For Your Retirement

Natural Ways to Lower Cortisol Levels

Scratch Batch

Make Now, Salad Later

10 Best Vitamin B12 Sources

6 Symptoms of Food Poisoning (Plus 4 Ways to Prevent It)

Top 10 Men's Health Supplements

Light in the Dark

10 Delicious Ways to Cook Sweet Potato

Zoodle Pad Thai

Fire It up on Father’s Day

Plugging Nutritional Gaps

Supplement Backup for Women

This Simple Smoothie Is Packed with Omega-3s

Heartfelt Foods

Umami Dusted Popcorn

Adult Acne

Supplement Dos and Don'ts

Unpacking Diet Trends

Conscious Curbside Cuisine

Top 10 Foods for Healthy Hair

2014: The Year in Review

14 Healthy Dinners to See You Through Winter