Introduction: Cortisol is one of the leading hormones that adrenal glands produce. Because it is released in times of emotional and physical stress, it is known as the “stress hormoneR…
Body Vs Mind
Doing a headstand a day strengthens the body and clears the mind
BY: SYDNEY MCINNIS It’s so easy to fall into a monotonous routine. People lose sight of the importance of taking care of their body and psyche. Instead of falling into a hole that can be really hard …
Natural Ways to Feel Better During the COVID-19 Lockdown
It doesn’t look like COVID-19 is going anywhere. There are already new strains that have been discovered in the UK, the US, and elsewhere. Vaccines may slow it down, but it’s likely that people will b…
The Social-Distancer’s Guide To B.C.’s Top Weekend Getaway
2020 has been a real sunavabitch. It’s not news, it’s hardly even worth the breath it takes to point that out anymore. Nonetheless, it’s been an undeniably overwhelming time for most. More than ever, …
Legalizing marijuana lowers the rate of drug-related car accidents, study says
BY: MIROSLAV TOMOSKI A recent study out of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health — published in the American Journal of Public Health — shows that states that have legalize…
Safer Vaping with Organic E-Juice?
Find out how to identify legitimate certified organic e-juice and which ingredients should be checked for a safer, cleaner vaping experience. Nicotine-delivery devices like e-cigarettes and vapes hav…
Apparently urine therapy is a thing, and yes, it does involve drinking your own pee
BY: NADIA ZAIDI After using the toilet, we don’t exactly think twice before flushing. But maybe we should. Urine therapy makes the most of urine and is believed to cure an array of illnesses in…
Laughter yoga boosts the mind and helps you live longer
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Who doesn’t enjoy a good laugh? Most of us will do anything to rouse laughter in ourselves or others. It’s probably one of the greatest human pleasures – and now it&…
For Canadians, free health care doesn’t come without a price
BY: NADIA ZAIDI One of the most important relationships is the one you have with your doctor. It could very much save your life. But when waiting rooms are swelling with sick people, doctors sometime…
Cats are proven to naturally alleviate anxiety and depression
BY AILEEN ZANGOUEI Cats are simultaneously our cuddliest, furry friends and the world’s biggest assholes. But when they’re not waking us up at 4 a.m. by plunking their entire bodies on our…
Our elderly need a pot fix, but not from our government
BY: NADIA HARRIS Marijuana is a holistic form of medicine that has had a tumultuous history in our modern society. It has been unjustifiably mislabelled as the herbal equivalent of a shit disturber, …
5 superfoods that actually work and aren’t just a trendy marketing fad
Superfoods often get a lot of bad press from skeptics for, well, not quite living up to their name. But what is it that makes a superfood ‘super’ exactly? Does Beyoncé need to wear a t-shirt sporting …
Our daily demands and stresses have led to a new phenomenon known as ‘Time Famine’
In the not-so-distant past, aspiring futurists and technological pundits assumed that there would eventually come a point when science and technology would forever change our lives. Robots and …
Health benefits that show how spending time outdoors is vital to our happiness
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Shelter may be one of our basic needs, but it doesn’t hurt to get out a little. Actually, it’s kind of necessary. Exposure to the sun calibrates your body’s circadia…
10 Things that will help you catch some zzz’s with ease
Are you having trouble getting to sleep when you want to? Well, I pretty much consider myself an expert on the topic. Okay, so that’s an exaggeration. One thing I can tell you is that I have had…
Feeling stressed-out and craving an Italian getaway? Sign up for a ‘F**K It’ Retreat
Ah, the gorgeous offerings of Italia; the taste of luscious wine, the beautiful landscapes’ rolling hills, quaint little cobblestone villages, spaghetti for days, and a ‘Fuck It Retreat…
Sick of your crappy life? This is the most inspirational shit you’ll read all day
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Happiness is in your hands. Sure, there are psychological preconditions and lifestyle factors that act as determinants of mental illness and unhappiness. However, what we choose to do…
Trame Therapy is a natural, vibrational way to alleviate anxiety
BY AILEEN ZANGOUEI Imagine waking up, and immediately wanting to go back to sleep. You’re so tired already and the day hasn’t even begun. You’re tired because you think of all the th…
Study finds that dancing is the most effective activity for preventing Alzheimer’s
BY BROOKLYN PINHEIRO If you’re looking to sharpen your brain, you can put down the crosswords and sudokus and opt for a night of dancing instead. While any and all physical activity is beneficia…
Turmeric is a potential aid against precancerous cells
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Turmeric may kill precancerous cells, and is deservedly the newest superfood to hit the market by storm. I’ve chronicled my experience consuming turmeric regularly over the peri…