Category: Lifestyle Blog
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Reimagining Aphrodisiacs
Food as an aphrodisiac is steeped in lore. Perhaps most famous are oysters, but many foods have been employed as “spicy” turn-on companions. Figs are traditionally associated with fertility, as is the shapely form of the pear and the abundant seeds of the pomegranate. But did you know that saffron, pistachios, and maca root may…
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Mayan Fudge Cakes with Raspberry Coulis
A Valentine’s Day-worthy dessert made with love, these cakes are sweetened naturally with dried plums for a rich, fudgy consistency. The cayenne adds a slight fiery kick, making the dessert feel extra cozy. The raspberry coulis, sauce made from puréed fruits, adds a burst of fresh flavour and vibrant colour. The cakes can be stored…
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The Heart of Connection
When you think about heart health, you probably picture exercise, cholesterol numbers, or that pharmacy blood-pressure reading machine that squeezes your arm too tight. Those things matter, but the heart is also an emotional organ. It responds to joy, grief, and the company we keep. The quality of our relationships buffers stress, lowers inflammation, and…
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How to Manifest the Right Person (Not Another Lesson), According to a Manifesting Expert
We’ve all had the relationship that came with the silver lining: “I needed that lesson.” And while those chapters shape us, growth doesn’t have to come wrapped in heartbreak. What if the next relationship wasn’t a lesson, but a match? According to Sia-Lanu Estrella, manifesting expert and author of The Rainbow Tablets: Divine Union, calling…
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Silky Chocolate Maca Pudding with Cherry Compote
Silken tofu certainly lives up to its name in this silky-soft pudding flavoured with seductively rich chocolate. This sexy, protein-packed treat gets an extra boost of love with potassium-rich maca root, which is thought to have mood- and libido-boosting powers. The maca root lends a slight butterscotch flavour to the pudding, which also gets a…
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What to Do When Stress Is Creating Distance in Your Relationship According to a Therapist
Stress has a way of showing up where it matters most. It shifts our tone, shortens our patience, and makes small moments feel heavier than they are. Over time, chronic stress does more than overwhelm us. It quietly changes how we communicate, connect, and respond in our closest relationships. To unpack what is really happening…
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Beef Carpaccio with Pomegranate and Arugula
Lean into your adventurous side and prepare carpaccio at home with this easy-to-make and satisfying dish that’s perfect for two. Pounded thin and drizzled in a bright dressing of pomegranate molasses, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, the final product is topped with fresh arugula and pomegranate seeds for a tart and tangy flavour burst. This…
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Languages of the Heart
Language is one way to connect with identity, culture, and community. By strengthening connections to heritage and community, language can act as a protective factor against social isolation, depression, and other health disparities. Improving Indigenous social determinants of health Thirty years ago, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples said the revitalization of Indigenous languages would…
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The Modern Valentine’s Day Gift Edit
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean predictable roses or last minute chocolates. This year, we’re leaning into gifts that feel thoughtful, lasting, and genuinely special. From cozy cashmere and timeless jewelry to elevated beauty essentials and design forward home pieces, these are the Valentine’s Day finds we’d happily give and gladly keep. Whether you’re shopping…
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Done Is Better Than Perfect: Why Shipping Beats Polishing Every Time
You Know Exactly What You Need to Ship. So Why Haven’t You? You have the project. The plan. The vision. It’s all mapped out, probably in more detail than necessary. And yet here you are, tweaking the same paragraph, adjusting the same slide, rethinking the same design decision for the third time this week. The…