Living in a traditional home can be expensive and leave little money for other things. With an increasing cost of living, higher rates of unemployment, and a general shift in consciousness towards sustainability, millions of Americans are breaking outside...
The benefits of essential oils are innumerable, from improved relaxation to potentially easing multiple forms of pain. However, some essential oils are simply too potent for children to use.
Luckily, there are several essential oils that are gentle enough...
You’ve probably heard about the dangers of parabens in connection with cosmetics and personal care; they prevent bacteria from growing, but also mimic or interfere with estrogen in the body. Exposure to estrogen is one of the main factors...
Don't care for cow's milk? Here are 4 popular alternatives to consider. We have covered the pros and cons of each so that you can make an informed decision.
Organic Almond Milk
You’re sure to get a nutritional bang for your...
While all your friends are pigging out on chips, dips, sodas and more... you can also enjoy your own version of junk food or better yet, share with them. The only difference is that what you are eating is...
Mineral oil is an odorless and colorless substance that is made from petroleum jelly. It is found in many different products such as, baby lotion, ointments, hydraulic fluid, wood preservative, pesticides, facial creams and even electrical transformers. Before synthetic...
If, like many Americans, you’re realizing benefits of staying away from processed carbs, you’re probably finding that there are now a wide variety of pasta alternatives. Here’s another option that is becoming more prevalent on supermarket shelves: kelp noodles.
Slightly...
If you’re living a healthy life, or are at least taking steps to do so, what better way to enhance and embrace your lifestyle than with a vacation that allows you to be active rather than just laze around...
Emotional eating, or eating to satisfy an emotionally-based craving, is strongly linked to our nation's rising obesity rate, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). New research suggests that a foundation for emotional eating may begin to form...
Chia seeds were once staple foods, much like corn and beans in the diets of both Aztecs and Mayans. Chia actually comes from the Mayan word for 'strength,' which should tell you something about these "superseeds".
They may be small,...
