Licorice is one of my favourite guilty pleasures. Whether I’m at the movies or sitting by the campfire, you can bet I'm indulging. But licorice root (no, not the same...

Licorice is one of my favourite guilty pleasures. Whether I’m at the movies or sitting by the campfire, you can bet I'm indulging. But licorice root (no, not the same...
Many of us have experienced it - that uncomfortable feeling after we’ve eaten a big meal, or a particularly spicy dish. The burning sensation in our throat or chest… And our...
We’ve all heard the myth that a wet dog nose means a healthy dog. Or that a dry nose could be a sign of a health issue. And we’ve debunked that myth before (you can read...
Everyone, meet Zeus (the dog, not the skunk). Zeus is our 2.5 year old gentle giant. He loves snuggles, his siblings, romps in the woods… and trying to make friends with...
As children, we all learned that brushing our teeth was an important daily ritual. And although, for some of us, it was a chore we tried to avoid, as adults we’ve come to...
When we were growing up, my mother always drilled into us the importance of washing fruits and vegetables. Whether it was to rinse off the dirt, or get rid of any...