Magnifying the immune response Seasonal allergies plague sufferers with aggravating symptoms, which can reduce productivity, incur expenses, and have a negative impact on health-related quality of life. Having seasonal allergies also increases the risk of developing related conditions, such as asthma, chronic sinusitis, and nasal polyps. Those with seasonal allergies may wonder, why me? Staying..
Warm salads to bowl you over Like their cool counterparts, warm salads can be packed with the nutrient-dense ingredients you’re trying to eat more of. Pivot to these cozy early spring salads that are, without question, hot stuff. They’re most certainly not your standard bowl o’ greens! Bistro Salad with Caramelized Vegetables This virtuous salad..
Nutrition for spring cleansing Have you ever tried to do a detox or cleanse that left you feeling weak and irritable? You might not have had your nutritional basics in place! Without sufficient key nutrients from foods, the body can’t fully recruit its own pathways of metabolic detoxification. When this happens, our detoxification organs—mainly the..
An Indigenous approach to inner beauty We all face challenges in our lives, but sometimes the pain and negativity we feel outweighs our ability to focus on the good. How can we cultivate mental strength and improve our resiliency to maintain our energy, our life force—even though we can’t control the world around us? Why..
Alcohol may be inhibiting you from living your best life Have you ever “had a night” and wondered about the bill your head and body (never mind your wallet) is left to pay the next day? There are significant benefits to saying buh-bye to booze for the sober curious. The silly juice packs a punch..
Find the strength to sail through hard times Registered clinical counselor Stephanie Davis defines a resilient relationship as “one that has a malleable capacity to stretch, to ebb, and to flow with whatever circumstances life may throw at it.” According to Davis, these are relationships where partners hold equal space for each other, commit to..
Don’t miss a beat When the topic of cardiovascular health comes up, many people are likely to pinpoint personal habits as the main contributing factor to a well-maintained circulatory system. While the importance of self-care can’t be overstated, and the genetic link can’t be denied, environmental factors such as air pollution, pesticide exposure, and microplastics..
Motivate others to take care of their hearts Research shows that couples share similar health habits and routines. The same is true for our wider social circle—we even share similar cardiovascular disease risks to those we spend a lot of time with. This Valentine’s Day, fall in love with your heart health and find ways to motivate..
Discover the beauty and health benefits Who says that walking has to be boring? The truth is, walking can be whatever we want it to be: fun and exciting, relaxing and soul-nourishing, social, or even a great workout. For a change of pace, consider one of these creative walk ideas. Soundwalks Sometimes we focus on..
Discovering the joy of feasting alfresco Often picnics are thought of as a cooler full of cold drinks and food spread out under the summer sun on a hot day. But picnics can also be mugs of hot chocolate or warm soup enjoyed wrapped in a warm blanket amid the still solitude of a snowy..