How to Even Your Skin Tone Naturally
An uneven skin tone can stem from a variety of factors, including sun damage, stress, pollution, acne scars, certain medical conditions and certain additives in cosmetics. It may also be genetic; if your close family members have unevenly pigmented skin, chances are, you do too. Americans spend millions of dollars per year on products that claim to even out skin...
No More Tears Formaldehyde Free
Consumers are making the difference when it comes to companies taking action to remove potentially harmful substances from their products. Johnson & Johnson, the maker of “No More Tears” baby shampoo, responded to consumer pressure in 2011, promising to remove formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane from the product by the end of 2013. This has now been accomplished, and the reformulated...
Make Your Valentine Smile with a Delectable (and Healthy!) Dark Chocolate Fondue
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, many of us are racking our brains for the perfect dessert idea for that special someone. Unfortunately, most desserts are packed with white flour and sugar, and a sugar crash an hour after dessert may not be the best way to say, 'I love you.' If you wish to create a delicious, visually stunning dessert...
3 Great Reasons to Drink White Tea
Almost everyone knows how healthy green tea is, but what about white tea? Some say it’s the “new green,” but don’t toss out those emerald colored leaves just yet. Both teas offer a wide range of benefits for body and mind, but white does have a few unique advantages. According to Oregon State University researchers, because white teas are unfermented...
Pro’s and Con’s of the Polar Ice Dip
In wintertime, throughout the US and worldwide, some brave individuals immerse themselves in icy-cold oceans, rivers and lakes, as part of a 'Polar Bear Plunge.' In the US, these events are often held on New Year's Day, and at other times during the winter from October to April. This tradition is based on an age-old Northern European custom of jumping...
Kohlrabi: The Little-Known Veggie with More Vitamin C than an Orange
Kohlrabi is not very well known in the US, although it is prevalent in German and Eastern European cuisines. It is a member of the Brassica family, along with cabbage, brussels sprouts and kale. Kohlrabi is highly versatile to cook with and offers a number of health benefits. In German, the word kohlrabi translates to 'cabbage turnip,' which aptly describes...
Sprout Your Almonds for Maximum Health
Raw almonds are an excellent snack that beautifully complements a nutritious diet. They are filled with antioxidants, fiber and healthy fats, which combine to help you feel full and curb cravings for less-than-healthy snack foods. However, there is a right and a wrong way to eat them if you want to maintain their health benefits. When they are eaten in...
Five Ways to Help Those You Love Become Healthier
If you’ve decided to make the necessary steps to enjoy a healthier lifestyle, it can be difficult to watch those you love continue on a path that is likely to reduce their quality of life as well as the length of it. After all, you want them to be around as long as possible, but convincing them to make...
North Carolina Coal Ash Pond Spills Into Drinking Water
The latest in a string of US disasters caused by chemical leaks occurred earlier this month in North Carolina. An estimated 82,000 tons of water has leaked into the Dan River from a 27-acre coal ash pond owned by the Duke Energy power plant, leaching contaminants possibly including arsenic, lead, mercury and even uranium into a prominent drinking water...
Healthy Valentine’s Treats that Really Say, “I Love You”
Valentine’s Day seems to have been turned into a dessert holiday, with food aisles filled with candies and chocolates, and advertisements urging you to buy sweet treats to express your love. But if the day is truly meant to be about showing someone how much you love them, why give unhealthy treats that can cause harm to their health? There...
