Kombucha is a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast. The fermented tea contains enzymes, organic acids, amino acids, minerals, vitamin C and B vitamins. According to traditional Chinese medicine, kombucha tea was referred to as the tea of immortality and the elixir of life. Although its origins have been lost in the mists of time, it has been consumed there for at least 2,000 years.

An incredible feeling of wellbeing washed over me as I basked in the sun with my back against the bulkhead, the warmth hitting my face on that exquisite fall day. We broke out into the open waters and steamed towards home, Vancouver, and the sea breeze rushing up the Sound gently blew my hair and made me feel so fantastic. I sighed in great repose, for not only did this beautiful Sept 23rd herald the change of seasons, but so did it mark an incredible change in my outlook on life.

Calluses, wind-burned skin, unkempt hair and a generally grizzled appearance are fine – if you’re Brad Pitt. These looks are also acceptable on firefighters, members of the armed forces and oilrig workers. The rest of you, step up your game a bit, put yourself in the hands of a professional and schedule a day at the spa. Trust me; your special lady friend will notice the extra effort.

One of the most interesting questions I’m asked is what does Rosebud Magazine’s “Cultivate You” motto mean. Simply put, it embraces a hydroponics approach to growing yourself as a spiritual, intellectual and physical person…

Are you gaining weight but aren’t sure why? The answer may surprise you. It has been determined that a lack of sleep could be making you gain weight. As most of us don’t get as much sleep as we should – especially quality, deep sleep – we can rightfully be concerned that our sleeplessness results in more than just droopy eyes and grumpy disposition.