Simple Steps for Starting Your Journey Toward a Non Toxic Lifestyle All it takes is one look at climbing disease and disorder statistics to see that something is changing in…
Keep Your Children Safe: Avoid Cancer-Causing Toxins
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, more than 15,000 children are diagnosed with various forms of cancer. The average age of children diagnosed is just six years old…
4 Surprising Uses for Lemon Essential Oil
4 Surprising Uses for Lemon Essential Oil Lemon essential oil is a key ingredient in many consumer products, beloved for its fresh citrus scent and invigorating, purifying and cleaning properties.…
10 Ingredients to Avoid When Choosing Hand Sanitizer & Hand Soap for Back to School
The kids are going back to school soon and along with homework, art projects, and new friends, they’re likely to be bringing home loads of germs. That’s why hand sanitizer…
6 Benefits of Using Charcoal in Your Skincare Routine
6 Benefits of Using Charcoal in Your Skincare Routine When you think skincare, you probably envision something light and creamy. Then the dark, tough charcoal craze comes along. Charcoal seems…
Synergy – Guest Blog by Dr. Mark R. Crapo – OMD, DAc, BS, LAc, CA
Written by Dr. Mark R. Crapo – OMD, DAc, BS, LAc, CA – Physician & Wellness Consultant Many, many years ago I was taking a graduate class taught by a…
The Dangers of DEET and How to Safely Avoid Summer Pests
With the number of diseases mosquitoes carry, including the West Nile and Zika viruses, avoiding them is a top priority, especially during the summer months. But turning to traditional bug…
Summer Mornings
Enjoy Summer Mornings by guest blogger Char Schuster Knox I’m a morning person, but you don’t have to be an early riser this Summer to enjoy all the morning has to…
Olive oil – a beneficial and long-loved ingredient
This week our guest blogger, Dr. Mark Crapo, explains the history of and the many benefits of olive oil. Olive’s scientific or botanical name is Olea Europaea, which means, “oil…
Clean Hair, Dirty Air? why your shampoo brand matters
Clean Hair, Dirty Air? why your shampoo brand matters Did you know that every time you wash your hair you could be making the air quality in your home worse? …