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Wellness

MDMA-Assisted Therapy: Can It Help Treat Anorexia?

The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies or MAPS is trying to find out in a new study if this is possible. The efficacy and safety of MDMA-assisted therapy are still being explored. In Canada, it has not been approved as a method of treatment for any medical condition.
Ronan Levy, the founder of Field Trip Health which is a mental wellness company in Canada, stated that there have been previous studies showing the possibility of using MDMA-assisted therapy in treating PTSD. The Toronto location of the company has been selected as one of the sites for the trial study.
This therapy utilizes psychedelic …

Beauty

How Can Face Yoga Improve my Skin?

You probably had more time to watch TV or scroll down on your social media accounts because of the pandemic. Therefore, you might have noticed puffiness and dullness that you did not have before. After wearing a mask for a long time, you might have seen some mask acne.
During online meetings, you might spend time looking at your face and thought of a beauty procedure to resolve your current skin issues. If you do not want to go under the knife, you can try face yoga and massage.
FaceGym was launched in the UK in 2016. In 2018, it was brought to North America. It has locations in Los Angeles, New York, and Manchester, London. …

Street Style

Street Style Influencers in Canada That You Should Follow on Instagram

Today, fashion is not heavily focused on avant-garde clothes. Street style is gaining more and more popularity. Since people’s styles evolve continuously, fashion brands have adjusted to the changes. There are Instagram influencers who successfully embraced the street style. If you want inspiration, you should check some of them out.
@hawleydunbar

Beauty

What You Need to Know About Antimicrobial Beauty Items

Have you thought about cleaning your makeup? If not, it is time to know what antimicrobial beauty items and see if you need this kind of product.
Because of the pandemic, you might have tried purchasing a lot of sanitizing products such as wipes and hand sanitizers. The hand sanitizer industry also covers soaps and cleansers. In 2026, it is expected that the industry will grow continuously and reach the anticipated earnings of $17.2 billion.
Therefore, a lot of beauty brands released their hand sanitizers when the pandemic hit. Famous drugstore brands such as Dove and CTZN Cosmetics do not only try to get into the hand …

Street Style

Cherry Blossom Street Style Inspirations from High Park

People who have recently browsed on Instagram might have seen the cherry blossom craze in Toronto. The outfits taken with the beautiful cherry blossom trees need to be more amped up than the usual everyday style.
Here are some of the most notable looks we have seen and liked at the High Park. We hope you can find inspiration with this when spring comes.

You can go for a 1970s-inspired, sunny day, and chill style by wearing a brown jacket, white long dress, and black boots.
If you wear a shirt and jeans at work, you can spruce it up by wearing a jacket buttoned up and comfortable but statement sneakers. You can …

Beauty

Becca Cosmetics to Close Because of the Pandemic

Becca Cosmetics is known for its highlighters. Sadly, it has not escaped the effects of the global pandemic. Last February 24, the beauty company announced that it will permanently close in September 2021.
According to the company’s statement, the business had a tough time withstanding the challenges and the impact of the pandemic. Therefore, the decision was made to close down the company by the end of September 2021.
The brand’s statement was positive and inspirational. It tells people to continue believing in themselves and the beauty within them by sharing the light they have to the world. They also mentioned that …

Wellness

How to Make DIY Face Mask

Even though they do not have symptoms of Covid-19, people need to wear a face mask so that they can protect the people around them. This is more crucial in places where social distancing is hard to follow such as supermarkets and public transportation. Continue reading to learn how to make a face mask at home.
What You Need:

A bandana or scarf
2 hair ties or elastic bands
Optional: paper towel, kitchen roll, or a coffee filter

This is the easiest way to make a DIY face mask since it mostly involves folding your bandana or scarf. You need to make sure that you have the right bandana or …

Street Style

Stylish Face Masks to Check Out in Toronto

If you are starting to get bored with wearing medical-grade face masks, you can opt for multi-layered and natural-fiber face masks instead. These provide enough protection when you go to a supermarket or walk around your neighborhood. Here are some of the face mask stores in Toronto worth checking out.
Tarangear
This Toronto-based store has handmade masks made from recycled African cloth. The brand was created to help the communities in Tanzania that were affected by the pandemic. 10% of every mask the store sells go to wildlife conservation. When you visit their website, you can also donate masks to poor children in Africa…