Recalling previous drinking experiences helps reduce the likelihood of overindulging during the holidays.

Cut Down Holiday Drinking with This Trick

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Life is about balance. We provide you with strategies for a lifelong commitment to strength and well-being in all areas of your life. 

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Discover how winter holiday traditions across Canada can teach future generations about cultural appreciation and bring us closer together.

Winter Holiday Traditions in Canada

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

Putting others’ needs consistently before our own can leave us feeling burned out and regretful. This holiday season, take time to prioritize you.

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New Year’s resolutions are often made extra necessary by the holiday season! Many people associate the holidays with food, drink, and (let’s be honest) gluttony. The struggle is real, and it’s easy to overdo. But why wait until the New Year? Preparation is the key to success, and we’ve got the janitor’s keychain, baby!

Make gift giving stress free this year. Our tips for selecting and wrapping holiday gifts for everyone on your list will help you look forward to this cherished tradition, in a sustainable and joyful way.

The holiday season is loaded with connotations, memories, and expectations. REGARDLESS of your own history and current situation, there are ways to make this a positive time and contribute to the same for those around you.

Healthy, easy, and delicious gingerbread energy bites are the perfect holiday dessert recipe.

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Choosing local and purpose&#x2d;driven brands that strive to be kind to our environment or crafting your own unique gifts that sidestep waste are great ways to keep the joy in the season. We’ve rounded up some sustainable gift&#x2d;giving inspiration for everyone on your list. Check out these ideas.

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.

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To create a beautiful and sustainable holiday tablescape, try these easy DIYs using items you likely already have, plus some simple repurposed materials.

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Move your holiday celebrations from frenetic to restorative with Indigenous values focusing on the collective. The well&#x2d;being of the whole nurtures our individual well&#x2d;being to foster peace, love, health, wealth, and happiness.

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One lesson we have collectively learned from the COVID&#x2d;19 pandemic is the importance of strong support systems in getting us through tough times. The term doesn’t just refer to our friends and family, though; these support systems also refer to our communities. Here’s how to build a strong community—and involve the kids, too!

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

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Everyone knows the holidays can be stressful. But it’s not just the effort to stay on budget or the dinnertime antics of your oddball uncle that make this time of year challenging. Healthy eating can take a nosedive at this time of year, too. End your year on a high with proactive measures to avoid getting caught in the food trap.

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Here’s how to help keep well in body, heart, mind, and spirit this (and every) holiday season.

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Some turn to indulgent treats to manage holiday stress, but our fitness advent calendar will help you beat stress *and* keep you fit and healthy!

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Science has done a pretty good job of examining how we behave when we get together—and of finding ways to make our festive gatherings healthier.

The Science of Getting Festive: Proven Tips for a Healthier Holiday | alive

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Does this vegan holiday menu look amazing? Yes. Is it healthier than your typical feast? Yes. Would it be great at any time of year, holiday or not? Yes!

Vegan Holiday Menu: Better-For-You Recipes From Erin Ireland | alive

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Want to step up your holiday meal game? Learn how to make to perfect a traditional turkey by brining and roasting the bird.

Traditional Turkey 101: How to Roast a Brined Bird | alive

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Who doesn't want to get better sleep during the holidays? Some surprising tricks can help you fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed.

How to (Really, Finally) Get Better Sleep During the Holidays | alive

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The holiday season is the best time to play with fun and dramatic makeup looks. Here's how to achieve those looks with healthy holiday makeup.

Healthy Holiday Makeup: Get a Glam Look With Natural Products | alive

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Stress-busting workouts are essential during the holidays. Try this quick Christmas workout—it takes just 10 minutes—to soothe your inner Grinch.

Quick Christmas Workout: Sleigh Holiday Stress in Just 10 Minutes | alive

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The holidays are a chance to spend time with all your favourite people, exchanging hugs, kisses ... and germs. Here's your action plan to avoid getting sick.

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Cut Down on Holiday Drinking with This Surprising Trick

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The Science of Getting Festive

A Holiday-Worthy Vegan Menu

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Getting Your Zzz’s This Holiday Season

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