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.

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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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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!

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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.

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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!

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

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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.

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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.

Avoid Getting Sick This Season (With Natural Tips and Tricks) | alive

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Holiday overindulgence happens, but your digestion doesn't need to suffer because of it. Here's how to give your microbes a little TLC.

Holiday Overindulgence: What to Do Before and After It Happens | alive

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No need to invest in green beer and unhealthily dyed sugary snacks. Bring the spirit of green to your Paddy’s Day with these (healthy) recipe ideas.

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Enjoy all the classic Christmas treats you love—cookies, chocolate, pies—without all the refined sugar. These recipes make healthy holiday baking a (ginger-scented) breeze.

18 Easy Recipes for Healthy Holiday Baking

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Holiday stress can zap all the fun out of your Christmas preparations. Learn some easy techniques to put the ho-ho-ho back into the holidays.

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Christmas waste: during the holidays each Canadian creates 110 pounds of extra garbage. Learn how to make the season merry, bright, and green.

Reduce Your Christmas Waste

These quick and easy health hacks will help you stay in top form even during the overindulgent holiday season.

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