August is the most popular birth month in the United States, so ‘tis the season for baby showers! If you have a baby shower on your calendar this summer, be…
how greenwashing impacts your health and the climate crisis
Although the word “greenwash” only appeared in the Merriam-Webster dictionary for the first time last year, the practice of greenwashing has been around for far longer. And the longer it…
the best non toxic gifts for mother’s day
At a loss as to what to get the moms in your life for Mother’s Day? Never mind cute or trendy trinkets that no mom will use once the novelty…
what to look for in pure essential oils and how to use them this spring
Although alternative medicine enthusiasts have incorporated essential oils into their daily practice for years, only recently have essential oils become more mainstream. Their popularity mostly stems from those interested in…
earth-friendly tactics for un-inviting pesky insects to your spring events
Yay, spring is here and summer is right around the corner. It’s time to get outside and enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer! Except bugs. Sorry, bugs, you’re…
what’s bringing you down and how social connection can help
It’s no surprise that mental health concerns are on the rise. Since the coronavirus pandemic, the number of anxiety and depressive disorders grew worldwide by 25-28%. Isolation and loneliness are…
why are dangerous PFAS (forever chemicals) still a problem?
Since the 1940s, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been used in the manufacturing of all sorts of consumer and industrial products. These chemicals are used for their resistance to…
what is gua sha and how do i do it?
Although gua sha has become a huge internet trend over the last few years, it’s actually a centuries old cultural practice in traditional Chinese medicine that began as a way…
what a train derailment in Ohio has to do with you
Early last month (February 2023), there was an environmental catastrophe in East Palestine Ohio resulting from a 50-car train derailment. The train was carrying a large amount of highly toxic…
4 steps to safely washing and caring for your hands this winter
Constantly washing your hands to avoid all the winter illnesses floating around? Then you’re likely paying for it with dry, cracked skin on your hands. While it’s not practical to…