How food affects your mental health

It’s been said our digestive system is our “second brain”. It is the largest part of our neurological system so naturally, what goes in it has an effect on our brains. After all, our diet changes depending on our mood…

Vegetarianism vs. veganism: what’s the difference?

In the past I have written a lot about vegetarianism but never gotten into specifics about the different variations of it. I also have not talked much about veganism, so I am here to change all that for those of…

10 VW buses that will inspire you to ditch your day job and hit the road

BY: SAMANTHA TAPP It’s a tale as old as time: your 9-5 job isn’t everything you’d always imagined, your daily routine has become boring rather than comfortable and you find yourself itching to ditch it all to travel the world.…

Mental illness and video games: how it helps

Healing mental illness is a continuous process that involves plenty of fun activities with gaming on the forefront. The gaming industry in America alone is worth close to $20 billion and researchers at SuperData recently revealed that the video game-streaming service,…

Hunting for sport is animal abuse: how is it still legal?

BY RHIANN MOORE It seems like a natural assumption that shooting a wild animal for no good reason is not a cool thing to do anymore. Tragically, however, it is still not only legal, but encouraged as a way to…

Yoga apps that will help you stay on track

BY: NADIA ZAIDI  Our phones are like compasses that navigate us through life. Most of us use them as personal agendas, scheduling everything from work meetings to workout sessions – including yoga. The convenience and frugality that many apps for…

VW Combi: 5 updates to bring your van to the next level

BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Living in a VW van is the ultimate way to live and travel for tons of people who have chosen to join the van life. Some buy older, rundown vans and pour their money into renovating the…

These 10 travel Instagram accounts will inspire you to hit the road

If a person travels and doesn’t share their experiences via Instagram, did they really travel? While the answer to that may seem an easy one of yes, in the social media age a traveller void of Instagram posts is a rare bird.…

B12: How to get it vegetarian style

Are you a vegan or vegetarian? Maybe you’re feeling sluggish and tired… or even a little off balance? Perhaps you are missing something in your life, and that something could be B12. Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient for everyone,…

Zera Food Recycler turns food waste into fertilizer in 24 hours

BY: SHAWNTAE HARRIS  Gardening season is here, which means that now is the time to fertilize those plants. The summer is the time to save money by growing vegetables right from your own garden. However, maintaining a beautiful garden and…

Our code of ethics needs to grow as new technologies change our definition of ‘life’

BY: DUSTIN BATTY What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to be alive? These are questions that may seem silly or redundant right now, but will need answers in the near future. As technology continues to…

Five ways for vegetarians to get protein…that are not tofu

I am one of those vegetarians that is kinda grossed out by meat substitutes. I mean, I will eat the occasional dish with tofu or tempeh but it’s not my “go to” way to obtain the protein I need. Maybe…

Backpacking Tent: How to choose the best tent

Finding a great backpacking tent can be hard. With so many options it can be difficult to even know where to begin. Here are a few things to consider when choosing a new backpacking tent: Where and when you plan on…

Yoga benefits: how different poses impact your body

I don’t believe in writing about things that I’m not passionate about for the sake of selling interest. I like to think that integrity governs my work — as it should in any profession. Truthfully, yoga was just one of…

Facebook boosts its suicide prevention tools in an effort to save lives

BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS   In an age where we can jet around the world in the space of a day and meet with anyone at any time through the power of the internet, it seems hard to believe that…

Tiny Houses: 10 inspiring tiny homes (photos)

BY: JESSICA BEUKER  The tiny house movement is characterized by the desire to live with fewer material items and less space, in order to make room for what really matters – friends and family, experiences, good health – and have…

Yoga retreats and where to find them

Yoga is like art for the soul. Its ample benefits drive people across the world in search of destinations where they can retreat to heightened self-awareness and ultimate spiritual enlightenment. With the world at your feet, where does one begin?…

Faux fur being sold in UK stores is actually from animals

BY: SHAWNTAE HARRIS  Purchasing faux fur is an ethical alternative to looking fashionable and chic without harming any animals. However, some stores in the UK have been selling real fur and passing it off as faux. The fibers of cats,…

This 100-hectare vertical urban farm will feed 24 million people

BY: SHAWNTAE HARRIS  Shanghai is planning an urban vertical farm that will feed millions. The centre aims to educate people on the benefits of food sustainability. Sasaki Architects will create the 100-hectare farm that will be interactive and hands-on. The…

The SPARCC initiative plans to reverse urban inequality

BY: ELIJAH BASSETT The mainstream discussion surrounding health care tends to centre around the very obvious related issues: emergency room wait times, access to health insurance, wait lists for life-saving procedures, and so on.  There’s no doubt that these are…