Category: Lifestyle Blog
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The Red Light Therapy Devices Our Editors Swear By—Now 25% Off
You’ve probably heard about red light therapy by now. Maybe you’ve seen it all over social media, spotted it in your favorite spa, or had a friend swear it helped improve their sleep, skin, or energy. If you’ve been curious about trying it for yourself, consider this your sign. The BON CHARGE Mid-Year Sale is…
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Once Upon a Midsummer’s Night
During warm evenings full of light and balmy nights under the moon, our senses are heightened. These moments in time are for savouring the sweet, sensual flavours of summer. A simple summer party can be magical. There’s something enchanting about eating alfresco with friends and enjoying an evening under the stars, kicking off our shoes…
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The Healing Rituals These Sisters and Herbalists Swear By
Healing doesn’t always look the way we expect it to. Sometimes it’s a morning walk. Other times, it’s a cup of tea, a deep breath in the garden, or simply letting yourself cry in the middle of the day. It’s rarely one perfect supplement or a single routine—but a layered response to how life actually…
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A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit: 5 Science-Backed Steps That Actually Work
You know that moment when you’re reaching for your phone at 2 AM, telling yourself it’s just to check the time, but suddenly you’re deep into social media scrolling? Or when you promise yourself this is the last time you’ll hit snooze, only to repeat the same dance tomorrow morning? We’ve all been there. These…
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A Summer of Simplicity
Summer’s here! What better time to slow down and soak in the warming rays of the sun. The trap that many of us fall into during summer, though, is to aggressively seize the season by overscheduling our weekends and setting overly ambitious personal goals, only to reflect on Labour Day weekend about how fast it…
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This Summer Tomato Tart Has a Secret Energy-Boosting Ingredient
A fresh take on summer eating, this vibrant tart from our friends at Anima Mundi is layered with hydrating tomatoes, creamy ricotta, and a bright basil-Moringa pesto—designed to energize and ground all at once. Moringa, often called the “miracle tree,” has been revered for centuries in Ayurvedic and folk traditions for its ability to nourish…
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Before You Reach for Another Gut Supplement, Read This First
In a world overflowing with probiotics, enzymes, and gut cleanses, it’s easy to assume your digestive health needs more of the same. And while beneficial bacteria and targeted supplements absolutely play a crucial role, optimal digestion also depends on activating your body’s natural digestive processes, starting with how your system breaks down food from the…
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Grilled Peaches with Rosemary Hot Honey, Yogurt, and Lemon Thyme
Peaches define the simplicity of summer. Juicy fruit, full of flavour, is made even more delicious with a quick grill, finished with a dollop of yogurt. Topping the warm fruit is a surprising twist: a drizzle of sweet and spicy hot honey finished with a dash of herbaceous lemon flavour. This recipe was originally published…
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Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Hazelnuts
Luscious red, yellow, and orange peppers are a summer treat. Grilling intensifies their flavour, and the liquor they produce as they cool is the perfect starter for a delicious dressing. Olive oil, cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika join the party, finished off with a sprinkling of toasted hazelnuts. This recipe was originally published in the…
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Nutrition and Mental Health
O, to be the mule Motivated solely by a carrot at a hoof’s distance Rather than a man The slave to the Ruffles at arm’s length ―The Man and The Mule, Kenny Bodanis (1971 – ) It is a constant battle for me, even though I am fit. I’m six feet tall, and my weight undulates…