Category: Lifestyle Blog
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Food Production in the Age of Gene-Editing Technologies
What do you value most when purchasing food, whether at the store or farmers’ market? Is it freshness? Knowing where it comes from? Whether it is certified organic, or conventional? Freedom of choice is vital to a democratic society, and that’s one of the reasons why the recent policies regarding gene-edited plant seeds pose questions.…
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The Ideal Way To Visit Zion National Park – Our Dream Itinerary with AutoCamp
As you’ve probably noticed, AutoCamp has become a Chalkboard reader mainstay, thanks to its high-class amenities in high-demand locations like Joshua Tree, Yosemite, Zion, Cape Cod, Sequoia and just about every other desirable outdoor location coast to coast. We’ve had so many of these locations on our bucket list for years now, but never had…
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The Renaissance of Rest
When is the last time you truly rested? Maybe it was on summer vacation, sitting on a dock after dinner, dipping your toes in the lake. Or maybe it was in the winter, curled up on the couch with a great book as the snow fell quietly outside. Unfortunately, many of us don’t make time for…
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Thriving in Winter
Yellowknife, NWT, was a shock to a southern Ontario twenty-something. Wild, isolated, and quirky; big mosquitos and bigger ravens; and the winters! The cold, dry air combined with a small window of daylight over the lunch hour led to cabin fever by March, especially for southern transplants like me. Every winter I became somewhat unhappy,…
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Roasted Lion’s Mane Mushrooms With Whipped Tahini
Have you ever had roasted lion’s mane as a main? We were amazed by this delicious recipe for a shroom we often supplement with, but never eat whole! If you’re a fan of lion’s mane mushrooms for their brain-optimizing benefits, you’ll be thrilled at this roasted recipe with harissa and a tahini cream sauce. Michael…
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Growing Up with Type 1 Diabetes
Receiving a diagnosis of childhood type 1 diabetes sends a shockwave through the whole family. As the family grapples with the changes necessary for managing the condition, it’s common for the child, their parents, and siblings to feel shock, distress, and anger in the initial stages of the diagnosis. But with the right support systems,…
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How Endocrine Disruptors Impact Hormones
Endocrine disruptors are found in many household products. These sneaky chemicals have been shown to cause decreased estrogen levels in women beyond what’s expected during perimenopause. There is good news: decreasing exposure to these chemicals and eating a phytoestrogen-rich diet can help you sidestep the negative effects caused by endocrine disruptors. What is perimenopause? Perimenopause…
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How To Cope With Uncertainty: 6 Ways To Navigate The Unknown with Daniel Mangena
Research shows that the fear of uncertainty can take a worse toll on humans than the actual fear itself coming true. While life will always have a degree of uncertainty, best-selling author Daniel Mangena has developed helpful coping mechanisms that he shares in his work for when everything feels out of control. It was his…
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Indigenous Winter Feasts
The most significant difference between Indigenous and mainstream worldviews is in how the land, itself, is regarded. Indigenous people view themselves as part of an ecosystem that relies on a symbiotic interconnectedness; we take care of the land, and in turn, we are taken care of. This attitude toward the land extends to the way…
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Sugar Sabotage
More than 3 million Canadians live with a diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes. When everyone you know has diabetes, it may be easy to forget the devastating consequences of this disease. Understanding this condition, its symptoms, and treatment strategies is the cornerstone of living well with diabetes. Types 1, 2 … and…