Beauty Series Part 1

It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy—or it should be. Here are some simple strategies to enjoy the sunshine and keep your skin safe and beautiful. Eat your sunscreen… Your summer skin strategy shou

Toxins in Beauty Products

When’s the last time you brushed up on chemicals in cosmetics? Perhaps it’s time for a refresher on what to look for, and avoid, in your everyday products.The ugly truth Unfortunately, conventional be

The Healing Power Of Chaga And Reishi

Ancient Siberian folklore tells of a dark, potent fungus growing off the bark of black birch trees, with the power to promote longevity, boost the body’s immune system, and soothe a range of ailments.

Five fabulous live zoo cams to enjoy from home

Dublin Zoo camStaying at home does not mean you cannot visit the zoo. We have found five zoos with fabulous live cams to spend some time enjoying animal capers in real-time. San Diego Zoo, California

Is Becoming Vegan Hard to Stomach?

If you’ve switched to vegan but plants are feeling more like wild animals in your belly, don’t give up! Sometimes dietary change is like going to the gym—you just need to build up your digestive stren

Greek Island Hopping – the Cyclades – Amorgos

It was the 1988 movie “Le Grand Bleu” which put Amorgos on it the map and, as I dock at the tiny port of Katapola, the only other tourists are speaking French. The harbour has a cluster of simple rest

Fig Kale Salad with Tangy Goat Cheese Dressing

Pity the poor salad: as the Forrest Gump of the holiday side-dish world, it’s always the underdog. But this bowl of greens bejeweled by toasty nuts, sweet figs, crispy apples, and creamy dressing is s

Shop for a Cause on #FairTuesday!

#FairTuesday is only a week away! Are you ready to participate?It’s pretty clear that we’re a nation of consumers, what with Black Friday and Cyber Monday clouding news broadcasts and clogging our Fac

What’s In A Name?

Shakespeare suggested that roses would smell sweet no matter what they were called. The idea, of course, is that the name of a thing doesn’t change its essence. When it comes to the word “self-care,”

Walking El Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain

The smallest and most westerly of the Canary Islands, El Hierro was once considered the end of the world but now is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Geopark with crystal clear waters and over 500 extinc

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Why Gibraltar Rocks

Gibraltar has a most unusual status at the moment as it is one of few destinations that have no coronavirus-related restrictions for UK travellers either way. Add to that that several airlines have di

Go on, snap up one of these Valentine gifts today

Still on the lookout for a fabulous gift for your Valentine? Its not too late. Check out these hand-picked sometimes cheeky gifts OUR MOMENTS Couples game £16.95100 thought-provoking Conversation St

3 Types of Supplements for Skin Health

We can protect what\'s on the outside by ramping up what we take in on the inside. Stay radiant with skin-supporting supplements and minerals.Our skin takes a lot of hammer. Exposure to the elements, a

Expert Advice for Protecting Your Mental Health During COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people around the world are feeling anxious and full of questions about staying healthy. While supporting your immune system is a top priority, mental health is just as i

Roasted Chicken Salad with Tangy Beet Vinaigrette

Once you see the vibrant colour and taste the sweetness that beet powder lends to vinaigrette, you’ll be left wondering why you haven’t been adding it to your dressings all along. The sweet, tangy vin

Build a Better Lunch

Lunchtime doesn\'t have to be boring. Use leftovers to make a healthy lunch your kids will love.The verdict is in: leftovers are the number one choice when it comes to convenience for kids’ lunches, bu
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15 hot new hotel openings in the USA

A myriad of hotels is due to open throughout 2020 in the US ranging from ultra-luxurious new spa hotels in New York City to glamping retreats on the doorstep of America’s most beautiful national parks

Italy: Parma – why this city will be on everybody’s lips in 2021

The city of Parma, famous for its ham (prosciutto) and cheese, is situated between the Adriatic sea and Tuscany. It is one of the largest cities in the north of the Italian region of Emilia Romagna an

A musical tour of Georgia, USA – Macon, Athens, Thomson, Savannah

“Hit the Road Jack”, in the words of Ray Charles, and discover the places where Otis Redding, Little Richard, The Allman Brothers and many other Georgian musicians started out. I arrive in Atlanta by

Explore underwater wrecks using virtual reality at Heritage Malta’s new online museum

One of the most exciting underwater experiences you can have is to explore sunken wrecks in the wide expanse of the world’s seas and oceans. Its a fascinating window into our collective past and a dra

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You, too, Could Have the Right to a Healthy Environment!

Four communities across Canada have now declared the right to a healthy environment. Will yours be next?alive’s senior editor, Ellen Niemer, is a member of the Richmond Blue Dot Movement. In September

Shop for a Cause on #FairTuesday!

#FairTuesday is only a week away! Are you ready to participate?It’s pretty clear that we’re a nation of consumers, what with Black Friday and Cyber Monday clouding news broadcasts and clogging our Fac

Balancing Kids’ Extracurricular Activities

Parents want their children to be well-rounded and confident, but how much is too much when it comes to extra-curricular activities? For families across Canada, back to school also means back to a pac

The Best Natural Strategies for Boosting Testosterone

Aging brings about all sorts of physical changes, some of which can affect the ability to have or enjoy sex. For men, while age might affect sexuality, there are ways to support sexual health and func

A Green Halloween

Halloween can come with some creepy chemicals. Help your little ghouls and goblins have an eco-friendly Halloween.Halloween is a fun-filled and exciting holiday that many young families take part in e

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Lemony Broccoli Pasta with Browned Butter

With the stealth addition of legume-based noodles you can fret less about pasta night when it comes to blood sugar control. Even more so when you beef up the dish with tender-roasted broccoli. A drizz

Golden Hot Cocoa

Cozying up with a warm cup of cocoa is always soul soothing. This cocoa concoction will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but may also lift your mood. Natural cocoa powder is high in heart-healthy and

Sweet Buckwheat Crepes

The filling options for these sweet crepes are endless, from sliced fruit to melted chocolate to sweetened chestnuts and beyond. Keep things kid-friendly with a simple drizzle of maple syrup. Or marin

Soupe au Poulet à la Française with Fennel, Vermouth, and Tarragon

This luxurious soup skips the time-consuming broth-making step and uses poached chicken breasts in quality stock instead. That way the clean flavours of fennel and leeks caramelized and deglazed in ve

Turning Over a New Leaf

It’s a new year, and rather than dread facing it with a checklist of changes and resolutions, there are a couple of things you can do without a lot of stress-driven determination. This month, our focu

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Cannabis In Cancer Treatment

Becky Lee remembers being in shock when, in 2017, she found out she had breast cancer. Once she began learning about what lay ahead—a mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation—she decided to add cannabi

Birth of the Biome

In preparation for childbirth, excited parents-to-be envision life with their new child, choosing outfits, imagining conversations, and planning outings. It’s safe to say that few parents daydream abo

The Cold, The Flu, and The Gut

A healthy gut microbiome may be your best immune defense Cold and flu season might be dreadful, so we’re going to have our probiotics at the ready! We’re covering our bases when it comes to prevention

Bring on the Greens!

Leafy greens offer a powerful combination of vitamins and minerals, as well as phytonutrients that act as antioxidants, inflammation fighters, and overall health boosters. There are countless reasons

Collision Course

Although our knowledge of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (and COVID-19, the disease it causes) epidemiology is still uncertain in many areas, one of the strongest associations to emerge thus far is the link b

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The Hormone Dance

From puberty to menopause and beyond, women are kept on their toes in an ever-changing dance with their hormones. Sometimes hormones can make you feel lousy—but you aren’t powerless. You simply have t

What Is the Endocannabinoid System?

The history of cannabis use is a long one, stretching as far back as 5,000 years. It’s one of the first plants to have been used as a medicine, but it was also used recreationally and for religious ce

#BoPo

Body positivity has swept the nation. Self-acceptance of our bodies, even if we don’t match cultural size ideals, has evolved into a massive movement. Instead of obsessing over “imperfections,” social

Go With Your Gut to Cut the Cravings

“Listen to your body” is good advice for the most part—when your body wants something perfectly reasonable, like a brisk walk. But other times, it can be problematic: what if your body is unmistakably

Improve Your Health at the Cellular Level

The word “cell,” derived from the Latin for cella or “small room,” describes the tiny biological structures from which all life is built. The human body consists of trillions of cells in total and hun

Diabetes 101

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in Canada. Yet it also seems to be one of the most poorly understood, with people’s knowledge of risk factors and complications being surprisingly l

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