Born to Run, or Determined to Try
“I hate running.” How many times have you heard someone say that, or perhaps uttered the words yourself? Running is one of those divisive forms of exercise that you either love or loathe….
Sprout – No-frills Organic Skincare, Made in Brooklyn
I am not one of those people who enjoy wandering the aisles of drug stores for hours looking for new beauty products. Honestly, they bore me. I just want great stuff that will…
The Nicest Place on the Internet
Even though most of us are far better connected these days than we’ve ever been before, thanks to social networks, email and video calling, we tend to see less actual people (online shopping…
Going Gluten-free for a Month – a Personal Health Experiment, Part 2
Two months ago, I wrote about my experiment of going without gluten; one month ago, I started eating gluten again. The month of gluten-free completed, I am sorry to report to you readers,…
Healthy Reads: The China Study
Once in a while a book comes along that upon reading makes you dumbfounded as to why this stuff is not discussed in every home, school and medical facility in the world. The…
Going Gluten-free for a Month – a Personal Health Experiment
This month, I’m cutting all gluten out of my diet. Going off gluten is part of a personal experiment to regulate my hormones. I begin this experiment a secret skeptic that an alternative…
In the Wholesome Pantry: Quinoa
Long neglected in the West, Quinoa has been grown in the Andes of South America for thousands of years. It was a staple food of the ancient Incas, so important to them that…
ANDI Scores – Helping You Choose Nutrient-dense Foods
Like there weren’t enough nutrition rating systems out there, right? Here’s another one to add to your list of things to check while shopping, but the ANDI score is actually worth getting to…
Choosing Raw – My New Food Philosophy
Like most of us, I’ve struggled to find a diet that suits me well. A vegetarian for nearly a decade, I was still battling weight issues and stomach problems and couldn’t seem to…
Sunscreen Safety Guide – What You Need to Know to Stay Safe This Summer
With summer in full swing and vacation (hopefully) days away, it’s time to take a look at sun safety. Most dermatologists tell us to never leave home without lathering the stuff on, but…
The Food Pyramid becomes MyPlate – will it make us eat better?
On June 2, First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled the U.S. government’s new food icon, MyPlate, which will replace the old Food Pyramid as the guiding visual intended…
Investigating Personal Care Products: Juice Beauty
Having skin that is both sensitive and prone to breakouts, I’ve struggled to find products that work for me. Knowing that the skin absorbs over 60% of what we put on it, I…
Eating Well on a Budget – the Dirty Dozen & the Clean 15
In a perfect world all food would be organic and we would all be able to afford as much of it as we need. Since that world does not (yet) exist, we need…
Investigating Personal Care Products: Kettlepot Soap
I admit it: I’m a perfect fool for a good back massage. Many of my friends agree, but some bemoan the mess made by massage oils, which can leak from bottles or run…
A Mind & Body Reboot: Results, New Habits & Wellness for Life
Two and a half months ago I embarked on a challenge to reboot my mind and body and take control of my personal health and wellness once and for all. The three-week program,…
Investigating Personal Care Products: JAMU Spa
Two words: spa getaway! Pack up, and we’ll grab a flight to some exotic destination and leave behind our mundane cares for a week or so. What’s that? You can’t leave your family?…
May 14, 2012
Harmless Harvest — @Emily- Thank you! We are working on an option for ordering our coconut water online, just want to make sure...
May 11, 2012
Cheryl — I have and the flu all day today tried to drink water but could keep itching down. I asked...
May 9, 2012
emily — i just discovered your raw and organic coconut water and I am blown away by how good it tastes and...
May 9, 2012
Marilyn Hartman — Tried Noosa for the first time and I am hooked. It is the best yoghurt I have ever eaten....
May 5, 2012
Diamond — make a good life,feel life well~
