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  • Fitness of the Future: Can you biohack your way to better wellness?

    Upgrade Labs on Fisgard Street has a State-of-the-art fitness technology The Cheat Machine, a workout that promises to grow new muscle mass in only minutes. Read more...

Fitness of the future - YAM colour issue Jan/Feb 2023

Fitness of the Future: Can you biohack your way to better wellness?

Upgrade Labs on Fisgard Street has a State-of-the-art fitness technology The Cheat Machine, a workout that promises to grow new muscle mass in only minutes. Read more…

Victoria Hospital Foundations' Emerge Stronger Campaign has a 10 million dollar fundraising goal.

Local community supports local health

The future of healthcare is in our hands, says Victoria Hospitals Foundation CEO Avery Brohman. She tells YAM magazine why that is, and how the local community is stepping up. Read more…

Bear & Joey Scrubs

Cleaner Body Care

Locally made soaps and scrubs as gentle on the planet as they are your skin.  Read more…

Keeping health in mind YAM Sept/Oct Issue 2022

Keeping Health in Mind

No longer either/or, wellness today is seen as a combination of our physical and mental health. Here are six ways to achieve the best of both.  Read more…

MIND YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

Maybe it’s feeling clay through your fingers or singing, dancing or knitting. Here are a few ideas to get those creative juices flowing to boost your brain. Read more…

Guest holds card up for bidding at Victoria Hospital Foundation Gala fundraising event

VICTORIA HOSPITALS FOUNDATION LAUNCHES SIGNATURE WEST SHORE GALA TO FUND ISLAND-FIRST EQUIPMENT, ADVANCE LOCAL CARE

The Victoria Hospital Foundation’s Miracle on the Mountain Gala will help fund island-first equipment to enable local hospitals to provide a higher level of care in Greater Victoria. Read more…

4 Simple Habits to Beat Stress, Sleep Better, and Improve Focus

Here are some tips that will help you get better sleep, experience lower stress levels, and enjoy the benefits that come along as a result. Read more…

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RITUAL Nordic Spa brings a Contemporary Take on Finnish Tradition to Victoria

“People are rethinking self-care and wellness as less of a luxury and more of a necessity,” says Marci Hotsenpiller of RITUAL Nordic Spa. Read more…

How to Save Your Sanity

It’s been quite the ride these last two years. We’ve decided 2022 is going to be better. Here are five ways to make sure it is. Read more…

Time for a Digital Detox?

Putting down your phone and reconnecting with the real world is good for you. But it’s harder than it sounds. YAM gets advice from the experts on how to manage your digital behaviour. Read more…

Michael and Colin Yarr

Joy & tragedy: one family’s cancer journey

Cancer has struck devastatingly close to home for Michael Yarr not once, but three times. His brother and son didn’t survive their diagnoses, but he did—making him even more determined to raise funds to put an end to this disease and stop it from fracturing more families.   Read more…

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Beauty from the Sea

Luxuriate in the beneficial qualities of Vancouver Island seaweed — the latest luxury skincare essential. Read more…

People in a spin class at Upgrade Labs in Victoria BC

Upgrade Labs helps improve health at the cellular level

Learn more about Upgrade Labs and Café, Canada’s first Biohacking facility and the brainchild of bestselling author Dave Asprey. Read more…

Ending Period Poverty

Linda Biggs and Jayesh Vekariya of Joni talk to YAM about their work to end period poverty. Read more…

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Skin Cancer Awareness – Why you need consistent SPF now

endota, the Australian beauty and wellness brand and skincare experts, provide advice to best protect your skin from those harmful rays. Read more…

Victoria Pickles, UVic nursing graduate

My Pandemic teacher

Registered Nurse Victoria Pickles on how the pandemic provided her with invaluable experience in population health. Read more…

Self-Care Through Tarot

YAM speaks with Homebound Tarot deck creator Arielle Moore about the self-care of tarot. Read more…

My journey to re-usable

“Over the past 10+ years, I’ve found myself searching for a comfortable and easy to use solution to disposable pads and tampons…” Read more…

Disruptors in Period Care: Canadian Companies at the Fore of the Menstrual Revolution

YAM talks to some of the Canadian companies at the forefront of the sustainable menstrual revolution. Read more…

Photo of ZeroPads by The Kindness Factory

Zero Waste Periods? Yes Please.

Victoria-based start up The Kindness Factory has added period care to its lineup of locally made, sustainable products. Read more…

Self-Care with Britt Buntain

YAM talks to Britt Buntain of Picot Collective about how she practices self-care during as we collectively experience pandemic fatique. Read more…

Photograph of Michele David

Michele’s Story: How Critical Care Changed her Life

Victoria resident Michele Davis talks about the diagnosis that changed her life – and the critical care that saved it. Read more…

Winter Skin Care: Esthetician Approved

Winter skin care recommendations from top estheticians around town. Read more…

Victoria Staycation: Seaside Relaxation at The Oak Bay Beach Hotel

Missing your winter beach getaway? Spend a day relaxing by an oceanside pool, followed by dining in style.  Read more…

Calm Your Mind: A Yoga Practice For Everyone

Yoga is an easy and accessible way to calm the mind and strengthen the body — but for many, it’s an intimidating activity with unfamiliar terminology and complicated poses. Don’t let that deter you. Whatever one’s age, mobility or fitness level, there’s a yoga practice for everyone. Read more…

Top Wellness Stories of 2020

YAM’s top health and mindfulness stories from 2020 are full of tips, tricks and personal stories to inspire you on your own journey to wellness. Read more…

Birdwatching is a Growing Trend on Vancouver Island

Birdwatching is having a moment, with people around the world embracing time in nature. Luckily for those of us on Vancouver Island, there are countless opportunities for spotting our feathered friends. Read more…

The Year for New Traditions

This year could pose unique challenges for even the jolliest, most holiday-loving among us. YAM looks to the experts for tips on how to navigate the 2020 Holiday Season and create new traditions. Read more…

Personal Care Revolution with ASH Refillery

ASH Refillery is a new business in Cook Street Village looking to reimagine the way we think about sustainable beauty and skin care. Read more…

Seasonal Skin Care with KODO Collection

Reyna Goshinmon of KODO Collection shares advice to transition your skin care habits and routines. Read more…

One With the Water: Cold Water Therapy

From the solitary soul who treats cold water immersion as an intense meditation to the social groups who use it to connect with others and with nature, many locals are braving the year-round ocean plunge. In an effort to understand the appeal, our editor takes a chilly dip.  Read more…

The Story of Wychbury Ave Bath + Body Products

The journey of Wychbury Ave started in 2011 when Melissa Labelle rode 200km on a cycling tour to give educational talks about how to embrace environmental sustainability. Read more…

Meditation is Having a Moment in Victoria, B.C.

Meditation — the practice of gently focusing and quieting a busy mind — is definitely having a moment in Victoria. Victoria meditators told YAM they meditate to ease depression and feel calm and grounded. It has helped them accomplish all kinds of goals, from weight loss to boosting productivity. Read more…

Urban Gardening in Victoria, B.C.

From the Food Eco District’s experimental plant boxes to Mason Street City Farm and individual homeowners planting food, not grass, urban gardening has grown beyond a trend in Victoria, B.C. Read more…

Where to Buy Stylish Masks in Victoria, B.C.

We’ve been searching for where to buy stylish masks in Victoria and we know many of you have too! Here is a guide to where to purchase beautiful, often handmade, cloth masks that support a local business.  Read more…

Helping Others with Food Gardens

The Food Eco District’s new program, My FED Farm, provides locals struggling through this time with free start-up garden kits.  Read more…

Help Moms in Need this Mother’s Day

The current pandemic has caused widespread cancellations, but luckily giving back to the community continues. Read more…

Health & Wellness Trends of 2020

Health & wellness trends are headed towards natural remedies and more sleep. Read the top 4 health & wellness trends of the upcoming year. Read more…

How to Embrace the Joy of Missing Out

Our days are often so packed, and our lives are so full, that there is barely room for rest, let alone time to consider the moment. Research shows us that we need a mindset shift. Read more…

Vancouver Island Candle Company Embraces the Process

What started as a creative gift idea has become a unique business model that embraces the creative process, from the cement candle holders to the stylish wooden wicks. Read more…

A Winter Escape to Tofino, B.C.

Tofino is a summer destination for thousands, but with the arrival of winter, the town gets quieter and the voice of nature gets louder. Read more…

Sarah Wilson and her Journey Through Anxiety

Sarah Wilson’s book, First, We Make The Beast Beautiful, explores her lifelong condition and its triggers and treatments. Read more…

The Reality of Anxiety

Anxiety may be a household word, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to deal with. YAM writer Susan Hollis talks to some anxiety experts on how the condition reflects the complex inner landscape of humans in a post-industrialized world.  Read more…

How to Become an Early Riser: From Night Owl to Morning Lark

Research shows early risers are happier than late nighters, but changing from night owl to morning lark isn’t always easy. We put some expert advice to the test.  Read more…

6 Wake-up Apps From Gentle to Annoying

Here are a few apps to help you wake up in the best way for your sleep type: Read more…

Westholme Tea Farm is Turning Heads in Tea World

Life, philosophy and the art of sipping in the Cowichan Valley. Read more…

4 Ways You Can Support the BC Cancer Foundation

Cancer effects all of us in one way or another. We talked to Sarah Roth, CEO of BC Cancer, about what we can do to support research and care. Read more…

How Embracing Fear Leads to Truth and Healing

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to face our fears and move forward – but it is possible. Read more…

New Years Goals: Turning Less into More

Sometimes we all need a reminder that to truly grow we need reflections, forgiveness and a positive mindset. Read more…

The Plastic Detox

YAM writer embarks on a journey to cut back on using products that clog up our oceans and discovers a whole new mindset. Read more…

5 Plants to Make Your Home Happy

Top 5 houseplants, according to a NASA study on healthy, oxygenated air. Read more…

Discovering the Healing Power of Trees In Tofino

A forest bathing getaway to Tofino unlocks the restorative potential of nature. By Athena McKenzie The original trail to Hot Springs Cove was created over time by the Hesquiaht First Nation and then by early settlers, who created the boardwalk. A new boardwalk was constructed in the 1990s to protect the natural landscape. Photograph by Carrie […] Read more…

Finding Purpose In Life By Discovering Your Ikigai

A bestselling new book about the Japanese concept of ikigai inspires our writer to take a deep look at how we discover and pursue our purpose in life. Read more…

FEED YOUR MIND: A Q&A WITH DANIELLE LAPORTE

When it comes to finding ways to feed the mind, bestselling author Danielle LaPorte knows the right ingredients. YAM recently enjoyed some mentally nourishing one-on-one time with this member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 and dispenser of #truthbombs.  Read more…

LIFE LESSONS WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM MOMS

With Mother’s Day approaching, YAM talks to four inspiring moms who have each experienced their own struggles and joys. They share their profound life lessons about unconditional love, and how they learned to let go and trust that voice of inner wisdom.  Read more…

TREND ALERT: COLOURING FOR GROWN-UPS

You might have misjudged this trend as being just for kids, but many are using this activity as a stress-reliever. Whatever the use, the latest international publishing craze is colouring books — for grown-ups! Read more…

THE POWER OF NATURE: OCEAN THERAPY

YAM takes a body-mind-spirit tour of our Island ocean paradise, with surfing in Tofino, seaweed sampling in Sooke, and yoga on a paddle board in Brentwood Bay. Read more…

TOP 10 HERBS FOR YOUR YARD, PATIO OR BALCONY

You don’t need a green thumb to grow herbs. With just a little bit of space in your yard or on your patio or balcony — or even in your kitchen — you can grow these essential herbs, known for their health, beauty, and culinary benefits. Read more…

HOW TO LIVE AUTHENTICALLY

YAM explores how inspiring locals found the courage to say no to the status quo and pursue their dreams. Read more…

summer skincare advice

Five Summer Skincare and Beauty Tips

Expert tips from Kristina Tsiriotakis, the National Learning & Development Manager at L’OCCITANE Canada, on keeping your face, skin and hair healthy and beautiful through the summertime months.  Read more…

LUBA LOVES… Meditation Cushions

Planning to be mindful about meditation in the new year? A comfortable meditation cushion is just what you need. The flat, round Zafu gives extra height to support your ‘sit bones,’ takes the pressure off your hip joints … plus, it looks stylish in any room in your home. Available at the Good Planet Company, […] Read more…

STAY HEALTHY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Do you neglect your health in favour of that never-ending holiday to-do list? It’s easy to get so run down by the time January rolls around that it’s hard to get back into a healthy routine. YAM shares expert tips for staying healthy for this holiday season. Read more…

FITNESS THAT FITS YOUR PERSONALITY

The latest research shows the better your chosen activity fits with your personality and the rest of your life, the more likely you are to sustain it. Enjoyment is also an important consideration. So how do you find the best approach to fitness for your unique personality? YAM checks out a few approaches. Read more…

TOP 10 HEALTHY HARVEST SUPER FOODS

From apples to wild mushrooms, Vancouver Island’s fall bounty of vegetables provides a rainbow of nutritional benefits, offering your body exactly what it needs in those sunlight-starved fall and winter months. Read more…

WHO HAS THE BEST APPROACH TO ANTI-AGING?

When award-winning Victoria filmmaker Hilary Pryor set out to make a documentary comparing Western and Eastern approaches to slowing the aging process, she discovered what really keeps us young and makes life precious. Read more…

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