We’re officially halfway through Dry January! Taking even a short break from alcohol can offer some excellent health benefits: improved sleep quality, better hydration, steadier energy levels, clearer thinking, and often noticeable changes in skin, digestion, and mood. For many people, it’s also a valuable reset that highlights just how much alcohol (even in small amounts) can influence day-to-day wellbeing. We checked in with a few members of our team who have been participa

We’ve probably all heard or scrolled past a post advocating for a whole foods diet, so what does that really mean? "Processed foods" has become a bit of a bad word and our certified holistic nutritionist, Raquel, would like to clear up some of the confusion and take the fear out of food labeling. Let’s break foods down into three categories: 1. Whole foods This is food in its completely natural form, fresh off the vine, bush, tree, or root. Think apples, carrots, berries, or

If you’ve been out for a walk recently, you’ve probably seen someone walking or running by with what appears to be a tactical vest on. How exciting! You’ve just been exposed to 2025’s biggest fitness trend: the weighted vest. These vests look intense, but the idea is pretty simple - you strap on extra weight to make your everyday movement a little more challenging. Some say weighted vests can: Improve bone density Build strength and muscle mass Boost endurance Increase calori

How to keep your edge for summer activities by trying something new this winter I think it’s safe to say that the warmer days are behind us - we’ve had our first snowfall, the golf courses are closing for the season, and I’ve officially packed away my camping gear.  This summer in Calgary had a bit of everything: an active June with our Step Challenge, an unusually rainy July, and a beautiful (yet buggy!) August to wrap up. Personally, I’m more of a summer person, and I’ve be

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