Alive May 2011 Issue

Some of these oils reside in your kitchen cupboard, but they also provide nourishing moisture for your skin. Coconut, sea buckthorn, olive, and more...find out which oils are best for your skin types.

Burdock, nettles, psyllium, dandelion, milk thistle. These herbs are well known for their cleansing and detox properties. They're also helpful for many specific health concerns. Find out how they work, how to take tham, and who should avoid them.

Most spring allergies are a response to pollen from trees. Essential oils can help relieve the symptoms of allergies and strengthen our immune system, so we're less likely to be plagued by irritated eyes, sneezes, wheezes, and sniffles.

Tinnitus can vary in intensity, ranging from a barely audible hiss to a loud roaring buzz. For many, it's a slight nuisance, but for others, tinnitus can be debilitating. We explore the treatments and lifestyle changes that may help tinnitus.

The 1950s fad has come full circle with the advent of weighted hula hoops for working out. A recent study found that hoopers can burn 210 calories in 30 minutes using a lightweight hoop. Spring's a great time to hoop it up!

As the grow-your-own-food movement has taken hold, raising chickens in urban settings has also surged in popularity. At present, only two large Canadian cities, Vancouver and Victoria, allow residents to keep chickens. Find out what's causing feathers to fly.

In part 2 of our 4-part gardening series, we get down to the business of planting. Location really is everything when it comes to choosing which vegetables to grow. So roll your sleeves up, and get prepared to break ground.

The GE salmon and pig are in a race to become the first genetically engineered animals in our food system. Both animals are engineered for use in large industrial farming. It turns out there are no specific regulations to cover GE animals in Canada.

Not just for rope anymore. Enjoy these protein-rich, delicious hemp recipes.

Sustainable coffee production, fair wages for farmers, and eco-tours: be part of the change.

A game plan, grocery list, and recipes for a menu the kids can make for Mom.

Immune-boosting, cancer-fighting marvels lend themselves to easy, light springtime meals.