Articles by Alive

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.

Soft, golden pancakes infused with calming chamomile and dotted with tart wild raspberries — nature's own anti-inflammatory superfruit — create a breakfast that soothes the body and delights the senses. Gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and ready in minutes.

The deep, warming spice of wild ginger enhances a glossy, antioxidant-packed blueberry glaze atop perfectly crispy duck breast — bringing both extraordinary flavour and anti-inflammatory benefits to the table. Simple, stunning, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Chronic low-grade inflammation is the common underlying pathway of conditions ranging from heart disease and arthritis to cancer and depression. The good news? A few targeted lifestyle changes — in what you eat, how you move, and how you manage stress — can make a profound difference.

Chronic pain is complex, deeply personal, and often inadequately addressed by conventional medicine alone. Explore how combining alternative therapies with traditional treatment — from TENS and sound therapy to anti-inflammatory nutrition and sleep support — can open new paths toward comfort, balance, and healing.

You've packed the sunscreen and bookmarked the sightseeing spots — but have you planned your hydration? Staying properly hydrated during travel can mean the difference between a great vacation and coming home sick. Here's everything you need to know before you go.

Lush wild blueberries and sweet Saskatoon berries, rich in brain-boosting anthocyanins, are folded into golden tart shells and finished with a velvety chamomile-infused mascarpone cream. A beautiful, healing indulgence that's as nourishing as it is stunning.

The perfect balance of savoury and sweet. Burst roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy torn buffalo mozzarella, and fresh summer fruit are piled onto golden toasted sourdough — a stunning brunch dish, BBQ side, or snack that comes together with very little effort.