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It’s Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week (March 8–14). What can you do to help? Visit the National MS Society website to find charity walks and runs in your area. Also find ways to volunteer to spread awareness about this debilitating disease. Or, if you or a loved one is an MS patient, see our story, “New Hope [...] The average woman throws away 200 to 300 pounds of pads, applicators, and tampons in her lifetime. Who knew your monthly bill had such a toll on the planet? Look in our March issue, on newsstands now, for “Brave New Period”—our roundup of the best earth-friendly feminine care products on the market. We know, we know. [...] Sure, Valentine’s Day can be sugary, pre-packaged, overly hyped. Still, it feels pretty darn good when your sweetie remembers to buy you flowers. So we say embrace the holiday! Not only is it a good reminder to take stock of your love life, but it’s also a great excuse to get busy in the bedroom [...] February is American Heart Health Month, an important yearly reminder to take care of your ticker. And for good reason: Cardiovascular disease (including stroke) is the country’s No. 1 killer, according to the American Heart Association. Consider this shocking statistic: Every hour, one American will die from a coronary event. To kick-start your heart-health regimen, [...] The FDA has finally changed its stance on bisphenol-A (BPA), a controversial industrial chemical present in many hard plastic bottles and metal-based food and beverage cans. In 2008 the agency declared BPA safe, but in a January 15 announcement it joined the National Institute of Health, several states, and Natural Solutions in raising “concern about the potential [...] Wintertime can wreak havoc on your poor back—whether you’re shoveling snow, slipping on the icy sidewalk, or signing up for activities like sledding or skiing. In fact, back injuries are more common in the winter than any other time of year, according to Mark Sobor, MD, an integrative pain management physician in Chicago. I believe [...] Navitas Naturals‘ nifty little chocolate kits come with everything you need to make delicious (and antioxidant-packed) homemade chocolates: cacao powder, cacao butter, and goji berries. Just melt, mix, pour into an ice cube tray, and freeze. It’s a heckuva lot easier than baking all those cookies, plus it’s healthier! Buy the kits here, or at your [...] We like Pangea Organics‘ line of natural-beauty products because they’re good for your body and the planet. Check out Pangea’s festive holiday gift set ($16), which comes with delicious-smelling pine/sage and cinnamon/clove bar soaps, lavender and cardamom lip balm, and a handsome coconut and bamboo soap dish. If you’re worried about shipping in time for [...] For the chef in your family, this Epicurean Organics certified-organic pumpkin oil from Mountain Rose Herbs ($11.50) is sure to please. The company gives its farmers full negotiation rights for their harvests and donates proceeds to the Organic Farming Research Foundation. Sign your friends and family up for a year subscription to Natural Solutions magazine. It’s only $14.95 (that’s 70 percent off newsstand price!) for a year’s worth of health news, natural cures for common conditions, and delicious recipes. Bonus: This way, they’ll stop stealing your copies. Click here to sign up for a subscription. |
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