In my two-person household, we go through a lot of olive oil. Not only do we cook daily, often with this heart-healthy oil, but I also make all our friends and family organic soap. Buying three to four...
Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things we humans ever have to endure. When it happens, people deal with the loss in various ways. Some are positive, some are negative. Some help the healing process along...
Have you ever made a special late-night trip down to your local supermarket for a big tub of ice cream? Or perhaps needed chocolate so bad that you simply could not do a single thing without getting your hands...
It is tough to know where to get objective information on which companies are the most sustainable and environmentally friendly. While many publications will rank companies based on their self-reported statistics and corporate sustainability reports, the results are often...
Did you know that Native Americans were the first to use cranberries for their medicinal properties? Cranberries aren’t just for holiday dinners. There’s several reasons to include cranberry juice in your diet every day. Studies show that antioxidant-rich cranberry...
Let’s face it, life is pretty amazing. In order to make the most of it, we are all actively trying to make healthier decisions that will benefit our long-term health. In order to be the best version of ourselves,...
If you’ve seen people at your local gym bouncing around on what appears to be half of an exercise ball, you have been introduced to the BOSU ball. Though it may look strange, this fitness device is a fun...
Genetically modified foods (GMOs) are one of the biggest issues currently impacting our planet. Like most important discussions taking place in our world, it is often hard to find the important points amongst all the passionate (but ultimately scattered)...
History reveals that butterbur was once a cure for the plague. Although the plague may no longer be a threat, butterbur is still around, treating other ailments like headaches or asthma. Get to know butterbur and what it can...
Magnesium is needed to help our bodies transport calcium across cell membranes and bone matter. But all too often, we don't get enough of it. Magnesium deficiency comes from a poor diet, chronic stress, alcohol abuse and poorly controlled...
