Articles by Michelle Singerman
WHAT’S YOUR DOSHA?
According to Ayurvedic theory, each person will fall into one or more of the three constitutional types, or Doshas. Each type has specific characteristics and traits. Read below to discover which Dosha best describes you.
Vata
Vata is made up of... Read more »
Herbal Medicine: From the Heart of the Earth
We have all grown up knowing that ginger will aid an upset stomach, that aloe will soothe a burn or that Echinacea is good for a cold. But perhaps most of us never understood why these treatments alleviated discomfort or what other natural... Read more »
Essential Herbal Wisdom: A Complete Exploration of 50 Remarkable Herbs
For anyone looking for a little Herb 101, this book is for you. Author Nancy Arrowsmith (founder of Germany’s first organic magazine, as well as an international seed organization) takes her readers on a journey through time to show us just how... Read more »
The Vegan Cook’s Bible
Veganism is a term that was introduced to society in the mid-1940s, and originally meant non-dairy vegetarians. In later years, the term grew to describe those who took a stand against the exploitation of animals for diet, entertainment or any... Read more »
Beauty 2.0: A Holistic Guide to Natural Skin Care
In mid-June, multiple dozens of people crammed into Pure + Simple’s King St. location to enjoy finger foods tailored towards the three doshas, experiment with forms of natural healing such as acupuncture and reflexology, test out some mineral... Read more »
Restaurant Review: Camros Organic Eatery
Camros Organic Eatery
416-960-0723
25 Hayden St.
September is the time of new beginnings, highlighted by new schedules, new activities and new unknowns. This hectic time of year is often further complicated by the need for a new... Read more »
Galapagos: Preserving Darwin’s Legacy
This year marks the 150th anniversary of Darwin’s book On the Origin of Species, and the 50th anniversary of the opening of Galapagos National Park and International Charles Darwin Foundation. It seems there could not have been a better time for... Read more »
Clean Food: A Seasonal Guide to Eating Close to the Source
As soon as the temperature drops below 15C and the cool fall winds start to blow, most of us find ourselves digging out heavy sweaters, layering up before leaving the house, and craving warming foods such as homemade soups and winter squashes.... Read more »
World Ocean Census
In today’s global society, awareness of the deteriorating state of world oceans is on the rise. But what many don’t fully comprehend is the significance of this destruction. While most of us can appreciate the beauty of a powerful sunset ducking... Read more »
The Relaxation Response
Most of us don’t realize there is a limit to what our bodies can handle. We are constantly pushing to do more and be more. But this isn’t how things always were. Pre-Industrial Revolution, life’s demands remained almost static for centuries. Then... Read more »
Chemerical (DVD)
The First World War was a war of chemical warfare. It was a period in history when humanity witnessed the introduction of chlorine gas and ammonia to be used against the enemy, with extreme results intended – and achieved. Skin melted off, eyes... Read more »
Beauty: Pure + Simple
It can be hard to find a good esthetician, let alone one who truly understands what bodies – and individual clients – need. But Kristen Ma, co-owner of Toronto holistic spa chain Pure + Simple, does understand. In her latest book Beauty: Pure +... Read more »
Incredible Edibles
With most of us now living in crowded urban areas, whether we are happy about it or not, the situation is our reality. As the seasons change and the ground warms up, the lack of generous yard space can be hard to accept, even for those long-time... Read more »
Beat Sugar Addiction Now!
The average person now consumes about 140 pounds of added sugar in their diet, thanks to food processing. The food marketplace is saturated with packaged foods, refined white flour, and 500 different types of energy drinks. It’s no wonder we are... Read more »
A Healing Grove
Growing up geographically separated from your native homeland can often initiate a deep, emotional distance between yourself and your people’s history. But in the case of Stephanie Rose Bird, reality seems to have fostered quite a different... Read more »
