Home (or Near Home) for The Holidays
With travel restrictions still in place, a lot of people who usually jump on a plane for the holidays will be picking a nearby local destination instead this year. Renting a cottage or other property
10 Things You Should Know About Companion Planting
Turns out that plants benefit from a supportive network, just like people do. It’s becoming more apparent in agriculture that some plants simply grow better when beside complementary plants. These liv
Cannabis in Women’s Health
Since Canada’s cannabis legalization, more and more, people are turning to this natural remedy for relief from pain, stress, anxiety, sleep, and more. Cannabis consumption among women, in particular,
Waiting in the Wings: The Real You
Last year was tumultuous—a day-to-day reckoning with many unknowns. If you feel lost as the new year begins, unsure of what goals to set, don’t despair. Confusion can be a necessary precursor to becom
alive's June 2021 Challenge: Appreciate Nature Daily
Hey there, did you know that nature deficit disorder is an actual thing? Many of us crave time outdoors, and science is beginning to show us why: Spending even a brief time in nature is a simple way t
A Sigh of Relief
One in four working Canadians describe most of their days as “quite a bit” or “extremely stressful.” And if this survey had been conducted in 2020, that statistic might have been a tad higher!
While t
alive's July 2021 Challenge: Let Go Each Day
Hey there, are there any harmful habits or damaging distractions that are weighing you down?
Maybe you scroll obsessively through Instagram. Or feel like you *need* a glass of wine each evening to win
Acts Of Kindness
It was early March, when the pandemic news was breaking, that AnnMarie Aase also heard of a “caremongering” movement happening across Canada, with volunteers helping seniors and people at risk.
“I loo
Our Favorite Recipes of All Time
At alive HQ, we get top-notch recipe developers to dream up dozens of healthy recipes every year. Our team makes, photographs, and iterates the recipes before publishing them in this mag or one of its
Between Hope and Opportunity
It’s hard not to feel just a touch overwhelmed these days, what with pandemics, climate crises, and political upheaval. But where there is crisis, as the saying goes, comes opportunity. Shifts are eme