In today’s fast-paced world, stress is more than just a passing feeling; it deeply impacts our physical health through something called allostatic load.

In the realm of natural health products, deciphering certifications on product labels has become an intricate puzzle for consumers. The challenges primarily revolve around the overwhelming variety of certifications and the lack of standardization across these certifications, creating significant hurdles in consumers’ quest for clarity and authenticity.

It was December 24, 1914: the first Christmas Eve of World War One. After five months of war, a one-and-a-half-day truce began between enemy troops. Reports varied across regions, but a theme emerged.

We Canadians cherish and take pride in the breathtaking beauty of our nation—from the rugged coastlines and boreal forests, to the great plains and majestic Rockies. However, to truly appreciate the nature around us, we need to understand the deeper bond between us and the Earth that lies beneath these mesmerizing green spaces—a connection that directly affects our health and well-being.

The COVID-19 pandemic marked a pivotal turning point in how we lead our teams. As we move forward, I feel that empathy has to come first and foremost—now more than ever. And the best course of action we can take as leaders and changemakers in this post-pandemic world is to incorporate empathy in our business model.