Health & Wellness Blog

Thick, comforting, and full of nourishing mineral-rich ingredients — this is the soup you'll want as the weather turns cool. Red lentils and leafy spinach anchor a rich aromatic base of garlic, ginger, and smoky paprika, finished with a bright squeeze of lemon.

The school-year routine is back, and so is the Back to School lineup at Greenbrook. Thirty-three picks across breakfast, lunchbox snacks, kids' vitamins, personal care and oral care — all on sale while supplies last. Here's the whole list, sorted by where it lands in your morning.

Nature immersion has long been known to promote psychological restoration and reduce stress — but most of this research focuses on green spaces. What about blue spaces? Discover how interactions with water — from cold plunges to riverside walks — can profoundly benefit your mental and physical health.

With shorter days and kids back to school, autumn means more time indoors. But how much attention do we pay to the quality of the air inside our own homes? From mould and gas stoves to forever chemicals, discover the three biggest indoor air threats — and what to do about them.

Sexual health education is about science and safety — not shame. Starting these conversations early gives children the language, knowledge, and confidence they need to protect themselves. Here's how to start, and how to keep going.

This refreshing Thai-inspired noodle salad may become your new favourite way to enjoy watermelon. A bold sweet-sour watermelon sauce coats slippery rice noodles, grilled chicken, and crunchy summer vegetables — vibrant, flavourful, and perfect for a sultry summer night.

Individual salmon frittatas packed with arugula pesto, roasted red pepper, and chunks of cooked salmon — perfect for making ahead, packing for a picnic, or serving warm straight from the oven. Protein-rich, flavourful, and endlessly versatile.

This lightly sweet, less-crumbly cornbread is easier to slice than traditional versions and pairs beautifully with a jammy summer tomato sauce. A wonderful side dish alongside grilled meat or a summer salad — and the kind of recipe that makes the most of peak-season produce.

School's out — and so are bedtime routines. Longer days, summer heat, and screen time can all disrupt children's sleep in ways that ripple through mood, behaviour, and health. Here are practical, proven strategies to help kids get the rest they need all summer long.

Introducing children to herbal medicine doesn't have to start in a supplement aisle. It starts in the garden — with their hands in the soil, their noses in the herbs, and a cup of chamomile tea. Discover gentle, kid-friendly herbs and how to make plant medicine a natural part of family life.