Wellness

Are Natural Vitamins Better Than Synthetic? And what’s meant by ‘natural’ or ‘synthetic’ vitamins anyway? By Chere Di Boscio In these times of health crises, we all want to be a bit more immune to whatever is going around,…

Worried about Coronavirus? Feeling a bit flabbier, more unfit? Try these 7 ways to stay healthy in lockdown! By Chere Di Boscio There can be little doubt that many people are living in fear for their health. Much of…

Wondering how to turn your home into a gym? It’s easier than you think! By Chere Di Boscio It’s not always possible to get to the gym. Maybe you’re working late, maybe it’s closed for renovations, or maybe the…

Feeling stressed out? A bit depressed? Try these beauty rituals that lift your spirits! By Chere Di Boscio Ever notice how after you leave the hair salon, you just want to shake and flip your hair at all who…

I’ve read the books. I’ve surfed the blogs. But there are still some weird things that happen to your body after childbirth that surprised me! By Lora O’Brien I’ll start by stating the obvious: childbirth is tough, and no…

Working out a lot these days? These healthy vegan protein powders can help keep your energy up! By Lora O’Brien Whether you’re training for this year’s marathon, trying to improve your fitness, or even trying to lose weight, you…

Irritating plastics? Toxic parabens? These natural sex boosters have none of those nasties…and will make you feel sooo good! By Lora O’Brien Here’s a shocking fact for you: over 80 percent of the sexually active adults in one survey…

Can’t seem to get much shut eye these days? Try cooking up these five vegan foods that help you sleep better! By Chere Di Boscio Imagine waking up each morning feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and full of energy after a…

My self love journey was painful, and almost cost my life. But by sharing it, I hope I can help others By Kiko At nearly six feet tall, I always felt extra large in my country, Japan, and I…

Want to get fitter this year? Looking for tips to run better, longer, faster? Read on! By Chere Di Boscio If the Paralympics taught us anything, it’s that anyone can be an athlete. No matter what your age or…

Love scent, but hate chemicals? Check out the best clean perfume brands for women! By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi It’s a fact that perfume is often one of the most toxic cosmetics you can use. In fact, perfume ingredients can…

Have you found yourself squinting to see? Rubbing your eyes? Does blue light hurt your eyes? We asked an expert to find out… By Diane Small Hands up if the first thing you do when you wake up is…

It’s thought of as being ultra-healthy. But can some of the dangers of yoga postures be putting your health at risk? By Jody McCutcheon Yoga is different  things to different people. For some, it’s a stress reliever; for others…

Feeling a bit down on yourself because you don’t fit the current beauty ‘ideal’? These 5 steps to better body positivity can help! By Diane Small We could all use some better body positivity, am I right? Our body…

By Jodi Truglio Feeling like your summer vacation can’t come soon enough? Dreading the daily commute to work? Got someone in your life who’s hard to deal with? Join the club! Everyone experiences stress to some degree. In fact,…

By Jodi Truglio It’s super trendy, and celebrities and influencers of all ages, nationalities and genders can be seen all over social media doing it. It has also been presented as a viable alternative to smoking. But the big…

By Lora O’Brien By now, most of us know that aromatherapy can do wonders for our mental state. Citrusy smells like grapefruit or lemon refresh us; cinnamon and lavender calm us, and and even the ancients knew that exotic…

By Diane Small There can be little doubt that there’s been a shift towards spirituality recently: healing crystals are rising in popularity, thousands of people from around the world flock to Peru and Ecuador to partake in ayahuasca ceremonies,…

By Chere Di Boscio It’s shocking how toxic the dental industry is. From shoving mercury fillings into our teeth (and now more commonly, white resin, which normally contains carcinogenic BPA plastics) to subjecting us to far more X ray…

The health benefits of hemp are multiple, and easy to get. Here’s all you need to know By Diane Small It’s great news that most parts of America and Canada have legalised hemp – this plant is packed with…

By Diane Small For many, winter is the most depressing season. There’s a lack of sunshine, a lack of movement (too cold to go out!) and it seems all we do is work, eat and sleep. Some decide to stay…

By Arwa Lodhi Have you resolved to use organic beauty products this year, but find that most brands are a bit out of your budget?  There are lots of reasons to use organic beauty products: they’re better for your…