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Bad news – we’re trashing our home, Earth. We’ve been dumping twice as much trash as was first estimated by the EPA. This year was the hottest year on record, which makes it urgent to note our own contributions to climate change. What we throw away, how, and when, matters. It may seem like a … Read More
Summer is finally here, but before you head to the beach, make sure you’re armed with the right sunscreen and information about what will protect you in the sun, safely. This year, there’s plenty of new information to help you understand the sunscreens that are right for you, offering good protection, but free of ingredients … Read More
Spring has sprung and just as your house needs a good cleaning, your body does too. Here are some tangible, top reasons why a spring cleanse is a good idea for your body and soul! Energy Boost If heavy comfort or processed foods, alcohol and sweets have crept into your cold winter eating habits; spring … Read More
With all our love for shopping at farmer’s markets, finding food closer to its source versus on the grocery shelves, it makes sense that the eco-foodie in all of us is curious about taking it one step further: foraging, or “shopping” in the wild. Like wild animals, which forage for food to survive, humans are … Read More
Great! You’re doing a much better job drinking more water these days. How well are you doing at keeping your water bottle safe? We’re all looking for health on the go, so it’s no surprise that sales of bottled water have skyrocketed in the past few years. While tempting to refill those disposable bottles over … Read More
There’s a hot, new food label on the block: the Non GMO Verified Seal. GMO labeling is just as hot a topic as GMOs (the source of genetically modified foods), and Congress is heavily involved in the labeling debate. Government arguments aside, if you are determined to eat GMO-free starting today, it could cost you … Read More
Eat more fruits and vegetables. You know the drill to improve your diet, but before you cruise through the produce section at the store, you need to know that some fruits and veggies are safer to eat than others. The Environmental Working Group recently published its annual list of The Dirty Dozen™ and the Clean … Read More
Spring has sprung and with it natural scents all around! The smells of the season aren’t limited to your flower vase or a fresh new candle, though. Natural scents, when used correctly, can do wonders for your physical and mental wellbeing. Smell is a big player in the game of health. A recent study suggests … Read More
Are you one of the millions of workers with a sore back from sitting at your desk too long? You don’t have to suffer. Regular, nourishing movement during the day, especially if you sit at a desk, can make a huge difference. Lower back pain is the number one cause of lost workdays in the … Read More
Winter is here, so the struggle to stay hydrated is on, unlike summer, when we naturally guzzle water to stay cool. But, if bottled water is filling up your recycling bin, and you want to cut down, think of investing in a good water filter – there are a bunch to choose from. Here’s our … Read More
Is your smart phone weighing you down? It could be, quite literally. New research shows that the weight of your head increases as it bends down, which has a huge impact on your spine, posture, and health. In fact, you might be giving yourself Tech Neck. What’s Tech Neck? Your head weighs about 10-12 lbs. … Read More
Planning to read in bed tonight? It may be better to read an actual book instead of an e-book reader. A small study has found that reading light-emitting electronic devices before bedtime is a recipe for poor sleep. Researchers randomly assigned 12 healthy young adults to one of two activities: reading a light-emitting e-book in … Read More
