Did you know that many conventional dishwashing detergents contain some ingredients that are not safe for you and your family? According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and their “guide to healthy cleaning“, these detergents can include phosphates, preservatives, formaldehyde … Continue reading Homemade Dishwasher Detergent with Orange and Lemon Oils
Shampoos can claim they’re made with all kinds of holistic ingredients—tea tree oil, mint, and oat milk—but that doesn’t mean the formula won’t be harsh on both your hair and the environment, too. And when we’ve used super-clean hair shampoos … Continue reading 5 Best Organic Shampoos to Buy Right Now
Organic. Natural. Permaculture. Regenerative agriculture. It’s a great time to get more connected to the farming practices behind our food. What, exactly, do all of those farming terms really mean? And how do we know if they’re legit or just … Continue reading Regenerative Agriculture Principles, Difference to Organic
Regular exercise, adequate sleep, and good nutrition are some of the best ways to better equip your body to combat stress, but several vitamins and supplements can also help. Here are the 7 best vitamins and supplements to help you … Continue reading Vitamins for Stress: 7 Great Options
Diet plays a crucial role in your health. What you eat, including various herbs and spices, can affect inflammation in your body. This article reviews the science behind 9 herbs and spices that may help fight inflammation. It’s worth noting … Continue reading 9 Herbs and Spices That Fight Inflammation
Although many people think of it as the herb that’s sprinkled on top of pizza or into pasta sauces, oregano has been considered a precious plant for over 2,500 years in folk medicines around the world. It’s one of the … Continue reading Oregano Benefits, Uses, Nutrition, Side Effects and Recipes
Vegetarians have long been familiar with meat substitutes — including “meat” patties made from soy or “crispy chicken” that is actually plant protein. But if you’re a carnivore, a steak is a steak, and it comes from a cow. Or does … Continue reading Lab-Grown Meat and Food Technology: Benefits vs. Dangers
When it comes to using essential oils for hair, there are plenty of beneficial choices. Whether you are looking to thicken your hair, treat dandruff and dry scalp, give your hair strength and shine, or lighten your hair naturally, essential oils … Continue reading The 7 Best Essential Oils for Hair
Tangled topknots. Neck sweat. Fried ends. Summer can wreak havoc on your hair, but it doesn’t have to. stress-free, healthy strands are possible with these pointers. Ruben Domingo If there’s anyone who knows about no-fuss, no-budge hairstyles, it’s professional athletes. … Continue reading 7 Sweat-Proof Summer Hair Hacks According to Athletes
Among the many “natural” skin care ingredients that are available, few can help address such a wide range of skin imperfections as well as azelaic acid (AA) can. If you’ve heard of salicylic acid (SA) before, and perhaps tried it … Continue reading Azelaic Acid Benefits and Uses for Skin (Plus Side Effects)
Some consumers do not know how to identify a natural vitamin from a synthetic one. Vitamin and mineral supplements may contain labels that are too complicated for you to understand. You may not even know what to look for in … Continue reading 5 Ways to Tell If Your Vitamins are Real or Fake
The last few years have seen a bigger-than-ever push for natural and organic beauty products. Many consumers are under the impression that components found in “organic” or “natural” hair products make them inherently safer. Unfortunately it’s not that simple, according … Continue reading Natural and Organic Hair Dye Products
Overview A sore throat refers to pain, itchiness, or irritation of the throat. Throat pain is the primary symptom of a sore throat. It may get worse when you try to swallow, and you may have difficulty swallowing food and … Continue reading 12 Natural Remedies for Sore Throats
In early March, an evening after the “Worm Moon,” I stood silently in my Pennsylvania yard and simply listened. At first, I thought I was imagining things. But no, it was real. I could actually hear the life rustling below last … Continue reading How to Attract Fireflies to Your Yard: 5 Essential ‘Ungardening’ Hacks
Ingredients: one 8-ounce cup of organic black coffee 1 scoop collagen powder made from bone broth 1 scoop beef gelatin (optional) 1 tablespoon grass-fed butter 1 … Continue reading Keto Coffee Recipe … or Butter Coffee
If you had told me three years ago that my entire makeup bag would be filled with clean products, I would have given you some major side eye. I know what you’re thinking: Do natural beauty products actually work as … Continue reading 20 Best Clean Makeup Brands – Natural, Organic Makeup
In ancient times, spikenard was regarded as one of the most precious oils. It’s been used as a perfume, a medicine and in religious contexts across a wide territory from India to Europe. Biblically, it’s referenced when Mary of Bethany spent … Continue reading Spikenard Essential Oil Uses & Benefits for Body & Mind
There’s no doubt that food plays a key role in the health of children. In fact, ensuring the best nutrition for kids can help promote growth and development, support immune function and set long-term healthy eating habits. Conversely, a diet … Continue reading Best Nutrition for Kids: Guidelines, Foods and Vitamins
Is your cat struggling with digestive issues or nutrient deficiencies? We can sometimes feel powerless about ailments that affect our pets, but there is a natural and easy way to boost your cat’s health. Digestive enzymes for cats work naturally … Continue reading Best Digestive Enzymes for Cats & Their Benefits
Gone are the days when your only sparkling water options were giant, two-liter seltzer bottles beneath rows of soda at the grocery store: The age of fizzy water has officially arrived. (Fun fact: Sparkling water is actually expected to be … Continue reading 11 Best Sparkling Water Brands Of 2019, According To Dietitians
Of all food categories, it may be safe to say that ensuring the purity of baby foods and making sure there are no toxic ingredients or metal in baby food should be one that’s a major priority. However, a national … Continue reading Metal in Baby Food: Study Finds 95% Contain Heavy Metals
Riding the current wave of organic eating, there are now so many distinct foods and herbal products in the market that has become difficult to understand which ones are best for you. Hundreds of businesses are selling a similar thing. … Continue reading Top 5 Organic Superfood Brands in the World
Tracking down a healthy way to sweeten up your coffee or baked goods can feel like mission impossible. You know that piling on tons of granulated sugar isn’t exactly an A+ idea for your health, but what about all those … Continue reading Agave Vs. Honey: Which Is Healthier, According To Nutritionists
When you order a burger at many of the most popular chains in the country, chances are you’re getting more than beef and a bun. According to a newly released report from a coalition of America’s leading food and environmental … Continue reading Antibiotics in Beef: Only 2 Out of 25 Burger Chains Receive “A” Rating
Uh oh: Plastic-polluted waters are contaminating the worldwide seafood supply. But, fish, you’ve been told repeatedly, is one of the healthiest proteins you can eat. Many species, including salmon and albacore tuna, are a good source of those all-important omega-3 … Continue reading Microplastics in Seafood – Should You Be Worried?
Keeping up with the all the fun face masks out there is harder than keeping up with the Kardashians. How do you try them all (and get all their glow-inducing benefits) without going totally broke? Enter DIY face masks. Tweak … Continue reading Best DIY Face Masks For Glowing Skin – Homemade Face Masks
With the kids back in school and cold and flu season in high-gear, disinfecting the home may be in order. Disinfecting is different from cleaning because disinfectants kill bacteria so that it is unable to reproduce. Cleaning pretty much just … Continue reading DIY Disinfectant Spray with Tea Tree & Lemongrass
Paul Bocuse, the most celebrated French chef of the postwar era and a leading figure in the pathbreaking culinary movement known as nouvelle cuisine, died on Saturday. He was 91. His family announced his death in a statement. French news … Continue reading Paul Bocuse, Celebrated French Chef, Dies at 91
Not all diets are created equal, and some are frankly straight-up B.S. (ahem, alkaline diet). Luckily, research can help us sort through the snake oil and pinpoint the eating plans that are actually healthy. So just in time for a … Continue reading U.S. News Reveals Best Diets Rankings for 2018
DIY Nail Polish About 2–3 ounces 4 tablespoons cold-pressed olive oil 3 teaspoons alkanet root powder (for red) or 3 teaspoons ginger root powder (for neutral) 1/2 teaspoon beeswax 3 drops vitamin E oil 1/2 teaspoon jojoba oil To make, … Continue reading DIY Nail Polish with Olive Oil, Beeswax & Vitamin E Oil
With Prince’s unfortunate death linked to painkilling drugs and the recent news that even acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol, affects us in ways we’re only … Continue reading 8 ‘You Won’t Believe It’ Natural Painkillers
After a convention of the American Legion in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1976, hundreds of attendees fell ill with pneumonia-like symptoms and fevers reaching 107 degrees. Continue reading Legionnaires’ Disease on the Rise: Prevent It Naturally
Whether your dog is cuddly and cute or tough, steadfast and stoic, most American canines have one thing in common. Continue reading Chemicals in Dogs: 5 Red-Flag Warning Signs We Can’t Ignore
No one is quite sure how cowboy caviar got its name and, depending on where you’re from, you might’ve heard it called a few things. Continue reading Cowboy Caviar: The Best Hearty Salsa Alternative
I’ve been a trainer for nearly a decade. I’ve taught everything—boot camp, TRX, indoor cycling (I’m a SoulCycle instructor, natch). Continue reading ‘I’ve Helped Thousands of Women Get in Shape—Here’s My Secret’
After over a year of working out five days a week, I fell off my fitness bandwagon — and, honestly, I didn’t hate it at first. Continue reading We Worked Out with Jennifer Lopez’s Trainer David Kirsch—Try it at Home
After being overweight for her entire life, Jessica Beniquez had some bad habits to break to lose 175 lbs. Continue reading This Woman Dropped 175 Lbs. and Gained Confidence Along the Way: ‘I’m a Completely Different Person’
If you’re eating a mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, then you’re probably pretty far ahead of the nutrition curve. Continue reading 12 Foods You Need to Stop Buying—and 17 You Should Eat More
For a long time, hemp seeds were ignored for their nutritional benefits because of hemp’s botanical relationship to medicinal varieties of cannabis. Continue reading Hemp Seeds: Hemp Seed Nutrition + 7 Benefits
Is a Western lifestyle to blame for increased rates of male infertility? Continue reading Male Infertility: Causes of Increasing Rates + 5 Natural Remedies
Walsh’s plan was so successful that the actress far surpassed her goal—Emma ended up tacking on 15 pounds. Continue reading Exactly How Emma Stone Gained 15 Pounds Of Lean Muscle Mass
Going gray happens to almost every guy out there—and that includes Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Continue reading Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Shows How Easy It Is to Pull Off a Gray Beard
You’ve been going to the gym, hitting the weights several days a week. Continue reading 7 Reasons You Aren’t Building As Much Muscle As You Could
You may have seen pics of high-protein bread (or bagels, waffles, or tortillas) popping up on Instagram lately. Continue reading What Is High Protein Bread—and Should You Try It?
Want clearer skin? The answer might be what’s on your plate. Continue reading How Your Diet Can Give You Acne
Every month, we send some of your biggest questions on nutrition, health, and more to our panel of experts to answer. Continue reading Foods You Should Always Have In Your Refrigerator
Waking up with puffy, swollen eyes is a major bummer—especially if you need to arrive at work looking bright and alert, or you’re tired of masking the puffiness with makeup. Continue reading How to Get Rid of Puffy Eyes in different Ways
Going after weight gain by going on a diet is like walking into a gunfight with a sharp stick. Continue reading 6 Quick And Easy Ways To Lose Fat Fast—Without Dieting
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