High in vitamins, minerals, protein and healthy fats, nuts and seeds are little powerhouses of nutrition. However, nuts and seeds also contain phytic acid and...
Natural Health
Nutrient-dense, whole food meals and a non-toxic lifestyle are some of the best ways to protect your family’s health and the environment. Here’s how to get started…
I've never blindly trusted the chemicals in sunscreens. Why should I trade short-term protection for long-term harm, especially when there are safer...
Our good health is almost always in our own hands. Alzheimer's disease takes 10-20 years to develop. This means that you need to start getting your diet and...
Every individual is perfect in their own way, but that doesn’t mean that occasionally you won’t feel the need for a rosy cheek, a smokey eye, or a glossy lip...
They say canola oil is "heart healthy" and a good source of monounsaturated fats similar to olive oil. Nothing could be further from the truth.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air we breathe inside our homes and offices can be five times more polluted than the air outside, and...
We know now, more than ever, that our daily choices directly affect the environment, and the health and safety of future generations. We’ve gotten better about...
Today I weeded my very overgrown flower garden, and learned (the hard way) that stinging nettles are the most common weed there. But despite the fire in my...
There are over 85,000 chemicals in use in our soaps, shampoos, deodorants, lotions, make-up and home cleaning products. Guess how many have been tested for...
Last week, I had a cut that got infected. Like, really infected. I thought I had cleaned it well, and even applied an over-the-counter “Neo...
Lately, animal products like eggs, dairy, and especially red meat have been blamed for cancer, heart disease and a host of other health problems. Here’s...
It’s no surprise nail polish doesn’t fit into the category of natural products. In fact, reading the ingredients on a bottle of polish is downright scary! But...
Every parent hates seeing their child sick with a fever. It’s pretty awful to have one if you’re an adult, too! However it is usually...
Considering that communicable diseases like colds and flu are highly contagious and have no cure other than to run their course, your best bet is to prevent...
In the United States, tap water is the most tested and regulated source of water you can find. That said, tap water can still contain chemicals you don’t...
A tincture is a method of extracting the healing properties of herbs into a combination of water and alcohol (or vinegar). Alcohol-based tinctures last a very...
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