Living

Words Jackie LaPlante The book club I have belonged to for eight years has pledged to read one short story collection each year. It was not a decision that came naturally, but we have come to value and appreciate the craft of a well-written story. Mark Twain’s oft-quoted “I didn’t have time to write a [...]

Words Katie Musicco, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, involves the use of ultra-fine needles to create micro-channels in the skin. This stimulates your body’s natural healing response, encouraging the production of collagen and elastin – key components of youthful, supple skin. When microneedling is combined with acupuncture and LED light

Words Tabatha Golat This month’s film recommendation, The Only Girl in the Orchestra, caught my attention after seeing a clip during the Academy Awards, where it won Best Documentary Short. The film tells the inspiring story of a strong, pioneering woman whose unwavering dedication to her craft left a lasting impact. The Only Girl in

Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre One of the biggest strains on our health in today’s world is the extreme toxic load our bodies carry. From pesticides in food, to chemicals in personal care and cleaning products, to pollution, to microplastics. It seems everywhere we turn there is something our body

Words Sherrin Griffin, Sidney Senior Care These days, “longevity” is not only a huge buzzword, but an established science and a multi-billion-dollar market. We are hit at every turn with articles, programming, advertisements and social media touting the latest and greatest on how to increase our longevity – dictating specific things to eat, specific ways