Being told that it could always be worse when bad news is announced or “there are plenty of other fish in the sea” when we are heartbroken isn’ t always what we want to hear! While these words are always well-intentioned and aimed at comforting us, in the long term, they might well end up...

Although crucial and rewarding, the role of a caregiver is also very demanding. Because it often involves an immense self-sacrifice, in the long term, it can be a heavy weight to bear, resulting in burnout that is sometimes difficult to reverse. To learn more about emotional fatigue in caregivers, we spoke with Michelle Lefebvre, a...

Strøm Nordic Spa has a resolutely Scandinavian DNA. The north and the boreal forest are at the heart of everything we do, so it’s only natural that our B ORÉ AL skin care line is born from the richness and power of local natural ingredients. However, our desire to offer you the best care and...

Talking about seduction and sexuality in Quebec, even writing a guide on the subject—this is enough to scare many people off, as the theme can be so broad and multi-faceted! AT The heart of cultural diversity I founded Le Sofa Sexologique in Montreal in 2019. I work there in private practice with individuals and couples,...

They work wonders in the environment by restoring polluted areas. In the medical field, they have transformed the way we treat people. With their fascinating biological properties, mushrooms are increasingly being discussed and used. Reishi chai, lion’s mane matcha, psilocybin microdosing, and psychedelic therapy… In the health field, medicinal mushrooms are available in the form...

Connection, with oneself and others, is a powerful energy channel. Thanks to it, we can build ourselves, grow, and flour- ish. It is a form of taking root, horizontally as well as vertically, that allows for both anchoring and expansion. It is important to understand that to be able to connect, with oneself but also...

Humans are fundamentally relational beings. Their need to ally themselves with a community is intertwined in their deepest roots. Community gatherings have existed as long as organized societies. Over the years, the importance of these communities has made it possible to reinforce the values of empathy, sharing, learning, and fraternity. In the past, humans gathered...

You head to the couch with your children to watch The Lion King! You’re hooked from the first notes of the famous “nants ingonyama bagithi baba.” Everything is going wonderfully until your eldest bursts into tears. Of course, this is normal. Who hasn’t cried when Mufasa dies? However, for your boy, this sorrow doesn’t subside—so...

Hivernotherapy, or winter therapy, invites you to emphasize what is most beautiful about the cold season, to explore ways of appreciating it and taking pleasure in it. Of course, practising a winter sport is a good way to keep your happiness level high throughout the season. Spending time outside is also one of the tips...