health

For those who struggle with sensitive or dry skin, natural soap may be an eco-friendly remedy. Commercially made soaps sometimes lack moisturizing ingredients and contain preservatives that help soap to foam up but also leave your skin feeling stripped, raw and itchy. Even the FDA has stated that mass-produced soaps, whether in liquid or bar […]

Natural deodorant has recently made its way into the mainstream marketplace. As people are looking for natural shampoos and soaps, they’re also seeking out sustainable, aluminum-free alternatives to traditional antiperspirants and deodorants. But do they really work as well as their chemical-filled counterparts? Aluminum is the ingredient in conventional antiperspirants that blocks your sweat glands. […]

Are you thirsty? So is the rest of the United States. Nearly 80 percent of working adults self-report that they don’t drink enough water, according to a survey conducted by Quench, which is a filtered water system provider. The body is almost 60 percent water, which is necessary for nearly every bodily function. People can […]

When most of us think of vinegar, we think of cleaning supplies, or maybe a tang to add to a salad or marinade. We rarely think of vinegar as a component to good health, but some studies suggest that apple cider vinegar, in particular, may have benefits when added to your diet. How It’s Made […]

Would you like to live to 100? It’s a far-fetched plan for many of us; hitting centenarian status happens for less than 2 out of every 10,000 people in the United States. And experts agree that when it comes to years, quantity doesn’t matter if you don’t have quality. “The question is if you live […]

By Jenna McGuire Maine enacted a groundbreaking law on Thursday, banning the use of so-called “forever chemicals” in all products by 2030, except in instances deemed “currently unavoidable.” Maine is the first state in the U.S. and first government in the world to implement a ban on the toxic chemicals per- and polyfluoroalkyl, known as […]

When we think about skin health, we typically think about topical creams and lotions to hydrate and refresh but nourishing our skin from the inside is just as important. Although skin is our largest organ, it gets its nutrients after other vital organs receive their share. Cutting the processed carbs can help. Research shows low […]

Lemon water has become a bit of a fad in the health and fitness realm with claims of helping to aid weight loss and digestion, and providing vitamin C to your diet. In this article, a variety of sources are used to take a closer look at the health impacts of lemon water on your […]