Preserve your summer veggies and fruit so none of it goes to waste. With a little bit of planning ahead, you can enjoy these deliciously sunny flavours for months to come. Do you wish the summer season would never…
Certain ingredients in chemical sunscreen pose a threat to humans, but did you know that they also pose a threat to our environment? Oxybenzone, a common ingredient in over 3,500 sunscreen lotions and personal care products, has shown damaging effects…
Mineral Based vs. Chemical Based There are two types of sunscreen: mineral based and chemical based. Mineral sunscreens act as a shield. They’re basically a layer of protection between you and the sun and literally “block out” the sun’s UV…
Gut health has been a topic of much discussion, and for good reason: a healthy gut microbiome can have an impact on many aspects of life, from mental health to helping fight the common cold and preventing some types of cancer. With all this…
Fall is officially here, and winter won’t be far behind! Fall brings many seasonal favourites like warm comfort meals, pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters, but it also signals the start of flu and cold season and cooler temperatures are known to be associated with an increase in these infections. Some of us have headed back to school or work by now (however that might look this year) but even with continued social and physical distancing…
Remember, as a kid, going to the corner store and getting those frozen drinks that caused the biggest brain freeze you could ever imagine. That was great when we were younger, but now as adults, we are maybe looking for…
Living in a global pandemic isn’t easy and there’s no doubt it's a stressful time for us all. This stress can adversely affect our mental and physical health but it’s important to carve out time for ourselves and find ways…
Natural skin care products from Calgary, Alberta Twisted Sisters Skin Nutrition creates handmade skin care products. Their products are free of toxic preservatives, parabens, pthalates, artificial colours and artificial fragrances. From bath salts to lip balm, Twisted Sisters makes quality…
Natural health products from Cochrane, Alberta Life Choice has been creating pure and high-quality natural health products since 1986. It was founded by Eldon Dahl, a naturopathic doctor. Life Choice stands out in the natural health world because their products are formulated…
Organic super foods, mushroom powders and more from Calgary New Earth Organics is a Calgary-based company that carries a collection of herbs from both local and international sources. They have super foods, activated mushroom powders, pollen powders and tablets, crystal…