Category: Lifestyle Blog
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Smarty Plants
For centuries, plants were thought to be passive organisms, simply growing, flowering, and providing oxygen. However, some research suggests otherwise. Scientists have found compelling evidence that plants may possess a type of “memory,” that they communicate through chemical signals and even exhibit adaptive behaviour. This research suggests that plants are more involved in their environments…
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The Skincare Shortlist: 5 Products Worth the Hype This Month
Some of the links in this story are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase—helping us continue to share mindful, inspiring content. If your skincare shelf is due for a refresh, start here. Our editors have been swiping, smoothing, and spritzing their way through the latest launches—and these…
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We tried it: PEMF, infrared heat, red light, and crystals—all in one mat.
Editor’s Note: PEMF, infrared heat, red light, and crystals—all in one mat. Use code TCM15 for 15% off the BON CHARGE Infrared PEMF Mat Demi. It started the way burnout always does: slowly, then all at once. It felt like my nervous system was fried from the usual suspects—too many deadlines, not enough sleep, back-to-back…
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5 Signs Your Pelvic Floor Needs Attention – An OBGYN Explains What to Do
Most of us don’t think about our pelvic floor until something feels off—but this group of deep core muscles plays a major role in everything from bladder control and balance to posture and sexual function. “It’s like a woven basket of support for our internal organs,” says Patricia A. Wallace, M.D., a board-certified OBGYN and…
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Jerk Turkey Burgers with Grilled Pineapple Sauce
Jerk chicken is the most popular dish to come out of Jamaica, and it’s the inspiration for these burgers that sing to the island nation’s audacious spirit. Turkey burgers are flavoured with Jamaican-inspired seasoning, seared, and then served adorned with a punchy pineapple sauce. The result is a burger with the perfect balance of seasoning,…
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Men and Menopause
The men in a woman’s life can make a huge difference in helping her navigate through the emotional and physical changes associated with menopause. This is a time during which wives, sisters, mothers, and friends are going through important transformations, and more men are taking notice. The hormonal roadmap Women experience profound reproductive and hormonal…
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The True Botanicals Anniversary Sale Is Here—Our Top Clean Picks
Some of the links in this story are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase—helping us continue to share mindful, inspiring content. The True Botanicals Anniversary Sale starts Friday, June 21, with up to 30% off sitewide on their clean, non-toxic skincare. It’s a great opportunity to stock…
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Kung Pao Salmon Tacos with Broccoli Slaw
Buttery grilled salmon smothered in a deeply flavoured Chinese-inspired kung pao sauce and topped with fresh broccoli slaw and peanut crunch is a recipe for taco night happiness. Using the same sauce for the fish and broccoli elevates the tacos with an even greater savoury, spicy, sweet flavour that is the signature of kung pao.…
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Living Well with Wildling Founder: On Gua Sha Tools, Lymphatic Health + Slow Beauty
Some of the links in this story are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase—helping us continue to share mindful, inspiring content. Wildling Beauty isn’t your average clean-beauty line—it’s more like a modern-day ritual kit dreamed up by an acupuncturist (Gianna De La Torre) and a product alchemist–herbalist…
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5 Transformative Lessons from Brené Brown’s Atlas of the Heart
Some of the links in this story are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase—helping us continue to share mindful, inspiring content. Brené Brown has long been one of our go-to authors when we’re craving a deeper connection—with ourselves, with others, and with the language that holds it…