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story and photo by Tina Kelly -  Many of us are guilty of at least one of the following – an abandoned art project, a stalled work in progress or a creative hobby that never really grabbed hold (either our own or that of our kids). Ideas are gathered, pages are bookmarked, supplies are bought [...]

by Elaine Gallagher, RN, PhD - Just before Halloween on a rainy, dull, Sunday morning, I was rushing to get out the recycling, a bag in each hand. Suddenly my feet slipped and I flew into the air, coming down with a thud. I thought: "This can't be happening to me." I had spent much

by Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre -  It's no secret that sleep is fundamental to good health. However, according to Statistics Canada, one in every seven Canadian aged 15 or older have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep. The #1 Culprit: Stress Under stress, our bodies produce more stress hormones

by Allison Smith -  Back in July, we were camping at Cultus Lake near Chilliwack. Two things marred the experience: someone attempted to steal our bike rack, and, in a separate incident, my husband and brother had their bikes stolen (although they were returned later). Sitting around the firepit that night, we said things like