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Is It Time to Detox?

Is It Time to Detox?

Are you feeling a little sluggish, even though spring is finally here? The truth is, we face toxins daily—out in the world and at home—from chemical flame retardants in our couches and carpets to toxic chemicals in consumer products, and from BPA in our food cans to toxic skincare products, and, of course a number of […]

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    11 Ways to Vote With Your Fork

    11 Ways to Vote With Your Fork

    There’s no denying that you can in fact vote with your fork. The best part about it? You get to vote three times a day. When you think about it, food is one of the most basic things that we can change, altering our habits to not only better our own health, but the health […]

    How to Limit Added Sugar in Your Diet

    How to Limit Added Sugar in Your Diet

    If you want to decrease your risk for heart disease, it may be important for you to reduce the added sugar in your diet. As you know about sugar and heart disease, while sugars are not harmful to the body, our bodies don’t need sugars to function properly. Added sugars—sugars that are not found naturally in foods—contribute […]

    15 Plants to Help Save Bees

    15 Plants to Help Save Bees

    We need (and love) ’em. Bees. With spring upon us, it’s a perfect time to think about what we can plant to help save the bees. Before getting into that, learn why bees are so important to our lives by listening to the latest Green Divas Radio Show featuring Maryam Henein, director of the award-winning […]

    7 Green Ways to Ditch That Static Cling Without Resorting to Toxic Dryer Sheets

    7 Green Ways to Ditch That Static Cling Without Resorting to Toxic Dryer Sheets

    Looking for a more environmentally-friendly laundry routine, but can’t find a good way to reduce static cling without using dryer sheets? In need of a natural alternative to toxic dryer sheets? The following tips should do the trick. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Separating oneself from these sheets, which are made with a dangerous assortment of carcinogenic […]

    Why You Should Eat Fermented Foods

    Why You Should Eat Fermented Foods

    By Delia Quigley Humans have been fermenting foods to aid in digestion for as far back as we can trace. Primarily they were fermented to improve holding and storing properties of foods. The milk from camels were fermented naturally to produce some of the first yogurts. Stored in goat bags and dropped over the back […]

    Top 10 Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin

    Top 10 Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin

    By Kris Gunnars Although most nutritional supplements are ineffective, this is not the case with turmeric. Many high quality studies show that it has major benefits for your body and brain. Here are the top 10 evidence-based health benefits of turmeric. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock 1. Turmeric Contains Bioactive Compounds With Powerful Medicinal Properties Turmeric […]

    10 Reasons Why an Apple a Day Really Is a Good Idea

    10 Reasons Why an Apple a Day Really Is a Good Idea

    By Michelle Schoffro Cook Martin Luther once said, “Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” New research gives more reasons than ever to plant apple trees and enjoy their delicious and nutritious fruit. Here are ten surprising reasons to sink your teeth into […]

    10 Darn Good Reasons to Drink Green Tea

    10 Darn Good Reasons to Drink Green Tea

    By Kris Gunnars Green tea is the healthiest beverage on the planet. It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on the body. This includes improved brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer and many other incredible benefits. Here are 10 health benefits of green tea that have been confirmed […]