Wondering what part of the rose plant are these or why almost every beauty product mentions rose hips? This piece is for you. — To answer “what are rose hips” simply, they are pseudo-fruits or fruit-like pods of the rose plants. There is an increasing amount of scientific evidence that shows the medicinal benefits of these little red pods. Offering about 901% vitamin C, 124% fibre, 21% magnesium and 15% potassium (per cup) to…

Once you reach midlife, skincare can get pretty complicated. All those low-end cosmetics you used when you were a teenager? Now they can wreak even more havoc on your overall health (I never recommend toxin-filled cosmetics for teens either!) Like most these days, I was shopping online for a new…

High-functioning anxiety might be impacting you BUT you can return to yourself. — We often think of anxiety as this crippling force that takes over our body and psyche, arriving without warning to play out the worst-case scenarios imaginable. Symptoms come to the body like a tsunami — panic, trembling, sweating, racing thoughts, pounding heart and shallow breathing. It can be utterly immobilizing.

This plant has stood the test of time as one of the holistic natural remedies. — For centuries, people have been finding new ways to utilize natural products to take care of their bodies and heal issues from pain to inflammation. More recently, researchers have sought to discover how hemp reduces inflammation and promotes the health of our largest organ, our skin. How Does Cannabis Benefit Your Skin?

What can we do daily to protect our health in the transition season and winter months? — Food is our primary opportunity to improve our health. It is the one way we consistently look after ourselves and our family three times a day. But it can also be one of the most challenging! What we eat directly affects our health, physically and mentally. We know that overconsumption…

Stress levels are always on the rise with newness and lifestyle changes when going back to school. But cannabis is here to help! — Stress can manifest itself in unique ways, causing tension issues, headaches and anxiety. Mitigate this year’s back-to-school stress with cannabis. The hemp plants and cannabis products are constantly being researched to learn more about their potentially beneficial effects on the human body.

Dehydration is common. But it has a more significant impact than you might think. — We all know we need to drink those eight glasses of water a day. But how many of us do? And if we’re not getting sufficient hydration, what does it cost us? According to the research: quite a bit. Dehydration fuels fatigue, brain fog, slower metabolism, and conditions like kidney…

The weather is finally starting to warm up, which can only mean one thing: BBQ season is officially here! — And what better way to celebrate than by indulging in your favourite grilled foods coupled with some delicious cocktails? Of course, overeating or drinking can be bad for your health and can have some unpleasant side effects, so it’s important to indulge in moderation. …

Can you guess what has recently popped up as one of today’s most concerning health hazards? — Hints: We are all exposed to it every day. It’s not a contagious virus but is more frequent than the common cold. It’s called “blue light.” And scientists are warning us that it poses very serious risks to our eyesight. What is Blue Light? Blue light is that ubiquitous aura that constantly emanates from…