It\'s surprisingly difficult to create a biodegradable paper cup. Many coffee lovers use their own reusable coffee cups. What is the greenest coffee cup choice?Whether we’re standing on the sidelines c
Triclosan is a common ingredient in many personal care products such as antibacterial soap. But what are the long-term effects of using it?It’s that time again, when kids say goodbye to summer fun and
Multitasking and overscheduling have turned our meals into a race. Eating should be a conscious, mindful experience, though often we do not treat it as such.For too many of us, multitasking and oversc
Set aside time to have a healing aromatic bath at least once a week for a health-enhancing ritual. For maximum benefit, add essential oils and therapeutic salts.A good soak in the tub can leave you fe
Cellphone towers are sprouting up in many neighborhoods. Despite reassurances to the contrary, do cell towers and radiofrequency (rf) signals affect our health?In 1987 there were 100,000 cellphone use
We take our feet for granted even though they support us all day long. Foot exercises, also known as foot strengthening, can keep your feet healthy and strong.Take a good look at your feet. Hidden und
Arthritis affects millions of people. Yoga therapy offers a gentle way to combat pain, and increase flexibility and muscle strength in arthritis sufferers.There is an old saying about how we forget to
Ethical investments allow you to make socially responsible investments and align your beliefs with your financial goals.Canadians feel strongly about a wide variety of social and ethical issues, from
Its time to change your life, and stop feeling stuck!We all know the feeling. Maybe it’s waking up with job-dread every morning. Maybe it’s the relationship that’s going nowhere but shows no sign of
Each of us has our own coping style to deal with stress. But managing stress successfully requires an awareness of our stressors and a plan to deal with them.Our society is progressing rapidly, at wha
Whether microwaves are safe has been debated since their introduction into the kitchen in 1947. We look at the facts on microwave ovens.Microwave ovens have been around for decades. Terminology such a
The Northern Gateway Pipeline is more than a pipedream. Enbridge has plans to build a 1,700-kilometre pipeline from northern Alberta to the BC coast.Last spring and summer, stark images of gushing oil
Life coaching may be the answer if youre looking for a new career but are confused by the options. What is life coaching all about and can it benefit you?You’re looking for a new career but are confu
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are man-made greenhouse gases, and yet their emissions have a much higher global-warming potential than that of carbon dioxide.They’re invisible, nontoxic, and ozone friendly
When \"eco-friendliness\" began stuffing shelves, alive told readers about greenwashing, a marketing trend where corporations were greening up merely by saying so.Two years ago when “eco-friendliness” b
Announcing the winners of the 2010 Youth for Sustainability (Y4S) competition, an environmental contest sponsored by Spiral Table.Half a year ago a dedicated group of business leaders in the Canadian
Urban gardening is growing in popularity. Dont have a yard? Try your hand at container gardening. Our tips will help you get started.Graduating from greenhorn to green thumbReady to pitch the pansies
Clothing makes the man (or woman) itchy. Materials such as wool or leather, finishes, and dyes can irritate sensitive skin if you have a fabric allergy.We\'ve all seen the magazine articles blacking
Keeping pet fish no longer consists of putting two goldfish in a glass bowl. To keep fish healthy, they need a clean, eco-friendly aquarium environment.A splash in the right direction Keeping pet fish
In 1996, aged 30, Paul McGaw bought his first mountain bike. Unfit, overweight and struggling to shake his cigarette habit, McGaw knew it was time to take stock.In 1996, aged 30, Paul McGaw bought his
