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Benefits of Aromatherapy and Essential Oils to Try

Mother Nature is constantly giving and loving, providing us with a wide range of benefits, including essential oils. For centuries, people have recognized the healing effects of essential oils. Have you tried aromatherapy or used essential oils before? Do you have a favorite? If you are uncertain about trying this out, did you know that […]

Why Organic Food is Important for Children

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Research shows organic food can promote mental growth in youth. Children aged 2-10 years need fibre to develop their cognitive abilities. Studies from Spain show children who consume more natural, organic food have better memory than others who eat fast food. Organic produce is grown naturally without chemicals or synthetics.   Organic food contains high […]

The Benefits and Risks of Intermittent Fasting

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With the holiday season around the corner, now might be the best time to try intermittent fasting and see its health benefits. What Is It? It is not so much a diet and more of an eating pattern where you cycle between eating and fasting. Instead of focusing on what you eat, intermittent fasting is […]

Mango: From Waste to Leather

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Leather is common in everyday items, including clothes, shoes, bags, and wallets. Although leather is a byproduct of meat, 17kg of carbon dioxide is emitted per square meter of leather. Synthetic leather made from plastic is also common as a cheaper substitute and produces 15kg of carbon dioxide per square meter of leather. Given these […]

Making a Move to Alternative Medicine

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The fall season brings pumpkin spice lattes and colorful piles of leaves. It also brings us allergies, colds, and other not-so- fun things. Even after the pandemic, we may feel  nervous about acute illnesses. It’s also not easy to secure an appointment with your local health provider or clinic on a short notice. Usually, when […]

5 Eco-Friendly Fall Activities for Kids in Canada

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Many people prefer summer over fall and winter. Still, whether you love fall or not, you and your kids can enjoy the season in several ways. We have compiled a list of the top 5 fall activities  in Canada to add to your bucket list. 1. Apple picking Fall is an ideal time to go […]

Is Canada’s Environmental Education System Complete?

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From a very young age, we learn the skills to adapt and change what we don’t like into what we would like to see. Parents, schools, and others teach us our actions have consequences and that we have the potential to do great things. Teachers tell us about history’s biggest mistakes so we may avoid […]

What To Do On International Day of Charity

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Have you ever been inspired to do something good for the world? Have you witnessed the suffering of others and wished to help? You may be short on time or unsure about what to do to help. September 5th is International Day of Charity and you can take advantage of it by engaging in the […]

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