Category: Lifestyle Blog
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Healthy Hydration for Your Next Vacation
Whether heading abroad or on a road trip across the Prairies, summer is a peak travel time for millions of Canadians. While you may be focused on bookmarking favourite sightseeing spots in your travel guide and packing essentials like sunscreen, don’t forget an oft-overlooked essential of healthy travel: a healthy hydration plan—and your water bottle.…
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Forager’s Fire-Grilled Wild Asparagus and Lemon Balm Gremolata
Crisp, fire-kissed wild asparagus is paired with a bright, citrusy gremolata made from lemon balm, a herb known to ease stress and aid digestion, for a dish that feels as vibrant as summer itself. This recipe was originally published in the July 2025 issue of alive magazine.
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Through the Fog
The ebb and flow of chronic pain is tough to navigate. A complex and deeply personal experience, it comes crashing in waves on some days and feels like treading water on others. This is a situation I know all too well. In May 2024, my doctors discovered a benign neuroendocrine tumour in my spinal canal,…
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Living Well with Yasmin Sewell, Founder of Vyrao: On Energy, Intuition, and Scent Rituals
For Yasmin Sewell, the leap from fashion insider to wellness alchemist wasn’t so much a pivot as it was a long-overdue integration. After years shaping the creative vision at Browns, Liberty, and Farfetch, she found herself craving something more—something that spoke to the unseen. What emerged was Vyrao, a high-vibration fragrance brand rooted in energy,…
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Wild Raspberry and Chamomile Enchanted Forest Pancakes
Soft, golden pancakes infused with calming chamomile and dotted with tart wild raspberries—nature’s own anti-inflammatory superfruit—create a breakfast that soothes the body and delights the senses. This recipe was originally published in the July 2025 issue of alive magazine.
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DedCool Teams Up With Erewhon for a Dreamy New Smoothie Collab
Erewhon’s latest smoothie drop is already making waves. This summer, they’ve teamed up with LA fragrance brand DedCool to launch the XTRA MILK Smoothie—a creamy, sky-blue blend inspired by one of the brand’s best-selling scents. Available now through September 30, the smoothie was created in collaboration with DedCool and mirrors the soft, comforting vibe of…
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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…