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Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre Summer is practically upon us, and as you get beach ready, bloating might be cramping your style. While bloating may be common, it definitely isn’t normal. It is normal for your stomach to expand slightly after eating, as the food moves into your body and

Words Natasha Jackson, CPHR, Psychological Health & Safety Professional and Workplace Health Consultant How Volunteering Fills Your Bucket While Building Your Village You know that feeling of standing in the middle of a crowded marketplace, surrounded by hundreds of people going about their day, yet somehow feeling completely alone? Everyone’s rushing past with purpose, moving

Words & Photos Shelley Tice Music Bingo at Beacon Brewing is a reminder that simple nights out can be the most fun If you are looking for an easy and enjoyable outing close to home, consider making plans for a local night in Sidney. We recently headed out for Monday night Music Bingo at Beacon

Words Jackie LaPlante Photos Tanner's Books When the Forest Breathes: Renewal and Resilience in the Natural World  Suzanne Simard British Columbian author and forestry specialist Suzanne Simard was a pioneer in introducing the concept of trees as intelligent, communicative entities. Through her “Mother Tree” project, she continues to speak her mind and has become something