BY: DUSTIN BATTY There are many benefits to global trade, such as boosted economies, cheaper products, and availability of more goods—like fruits and vegetables that are out of season. However, despite these benefits, the cons of global trade seem to…
Naked and asleep: why sleeping nude is best
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Let it hang between the sheets. In fact, why cover at all? A recent study shows that uninhibited (that’s one way of putting it) sleepers enjoy more perks of life. In fact, they’re also wealthier than pyjama-wearing snobs.…
Can you stay vegetarian during pregnancy?
I have this theory that I am a vegetarian that hates the taste of meat because of what my mother ate during her pregnancy with me. Instead of chugging down orange crush like she did while pregnant with my sister,…
5 unconventional ways to reduce daily stress
BY: QUENTIN STUCKEY Between the tax forms you haven’t filled out yet, the family reunion coming up on the weekend or even finding a decent parking spot at work, daily stresses can certainly add up pretty quickly. And before you know…
Vegetarianism vs. veganism: what’s the difference?
In the past I have written a lot about vegetarianism but never gotten into specifics about the different variations of it. I also have not talked much about veganism, so I am here to change all that for those of…
B12: How to get it vegetarian style
Are you a vegan or vegetarian? Maybe you’re feeling sluggish and tired… or even a little off balance? Perhaps you are missing something in your life, and that something could be B12. Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient for everyone,…
The SPARCC initiative plans to reverse urban inequality
BY: ELIJAH BASSETT The mainstream discussion surrounding health care tends to centre around the very obvious related issues: emergency room wait times, access to health insurance, wait lists for life-saving procedures, and so on. There’s no doubt that these are…
Permaculture offers ways to see the world while helping make it a better place
BY: TIM O’NEAL Traveling internationally, whatever the reason, can be a very fulfilling experience. Mark Twain once said, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness.” It helps us get out of our comfort zones and relate to other…
5 Alternatives to Animal Testing
BY RHIANN MOORE With modern science being what it is there’s really no excuse for why big businesses continue to animal test. When companies like Lush Cosmetics, Avalon Organics, Too Faced are able to succeed while advocating for anti-animal testing…
Yoga and its benefits
I’m beginning to seriously wonder why I don’t do yoga. There are countless healing mental and physical benefits. I have friends and family who boast about its life altering qualities, and it’s something I can do in the comforts of…
Smartphone addiction and self-help apps rewire the brain
BY: JARED BEAUBIEN-TAYLOR I have a Facebook friend whose life always seems perfect. They have a great job, live in a nice condo, and are always doing new and exciting things. They’re always posting happy comments about how blessed they…
Addyi, the female sex drug, will be relaunched in the US
BY: SHAWNTAE HARRIS Women – imagine taking one little pill and one hour later being blown off your feet. Imagine your sexual experiences being filled with “intensive” and “frequent” orgasms. Men have Viagra, but right now Canadian women with low…
Male birth control shot: what men really think
BY: CHARLOTTE LEFAVE Birth control: a necessary evil for everyone hoping to avoid driving a gaggle of their genetic copies to soccer practice for the next 18 years. Up to this point in history, men have really only had two…
Stuck in a rut? 6 tips to help you get out
BY: JILL PHILLIPS There comes a time in the life of nearly every human being when you start to wonder where (or even if) your life is going. You’re stuck in a rut and things seem meaningless – just the…
Permaculture takes organic gardening to the next level
Photo by Claire Gregory, Creative Commons BY: TIM O’NEAL Organic food and farming have seen a huge increase over the past ten years, and for good reason. Farming and gardening techniques that use fewer harmful, synthetic fertilizers and pesticides are…
A LSD dosage is so strong because it literally gets trapped inside your brain
BY: QUENTIN STUCKEY Somewhere between your latest viewing of “Alice in Wonderland” or your realization that the popular Beatles song “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” actually contains a hidden message, you may be wondering what does a hallucinogenic drug…
Study shows that camping can help you get a better sleep
BY BROOKLYN PINHEIRO In modern times so much can be artificial, from artificial intelligence to artificial lights. And unless the idea of robots is paralyzingly terrifying to you, only one of those things is keeping you up at night. Lack…
The Weirdest and Most Creative Places People Have Turned into Homes
BY: CHARLOTTE LEFAVE These eccentric homeowners wrote the handbook on unconventional living. If you think your first apartment was small, check out these weird, quirky, and outright strange places people have decided to set up shop temporarily and permanently. These…
Helpful tips for traveling internationally as a vegetarian
BY: TIM O’NEAL Being a vegetarian is sometimes difficult. Cities in North America are catching up to demand for healthy options, but in many parts of the world it can be a real challenge to find meals without meat. While…
Healthy eating habits: new science makes healthy eating easier
We’ve all tried to lose weight at some point or another in our lives. And every time the dietary advice is the same – eat healthy, limit your sugar intake, and consume more fruits and vegetables. Yeesh. Who hasn’t been…