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Say Goodbye to Wrinkles!
October 1st, 2012New light is being shed on a ten-year compilation of research regarding the benefits of MSM (methylsulfonylmethane). MSM has traditionally been used to help reduce joint pain and inflammation. Sulfur—a long-time friend of the dermatology industry—is a key component in MSM.
Tips for Being Green in Your Beauty Routine
October 1st, 2012Erin Schrode, co-founder and spokeswoman of Teens Turning Green (TTG), knows a thing or two about how to take your lifestyle to a greener place. John Masters Organics tapped Schrode for expert tips on why making ecologically conscious lifestyle choices is necessary, and especially when choosing green products for your beauty routine.
Focus On: Wild African Mango
September 1st, 2012Recently showcased on the Dr. Oz show, the West African herb also known as Irvingia gabonensis (latin for African Mango) has medical and natural health researchers clamoring over the possible positive health implications it would extend to various factions within the United States.
Nature’s Fat Assassin
Organic: A Real Food Choice
September 1st, 2012“Organic Farm: Please Do Not Spray.”
Along the winding driveway, through the field of organic sweet corn, these signs greet me as I approach the home and farm of Atina Diffley and her husband, Martin. Although the pair no longer farm on the property (they lease the land out to other organic farmers),
Atina Diffley shares her bounty of knowledge about the organic farming movement.
Hope For The Weary
September 1st, 2012Just imagine.
You are pregnant and expecting your first child. For nine months, the anticipation builds, compounded by baby showers, gifts, excited relatives, and congratulatory friends.
Discover the large network of support for families who battle autism.
The Art of Solace
September 1st, 2012Being around a severely ill person—especially one who is facing a long-term recovery or who must live with a chronic condition—is not easy. It makes most of us deeply uncomfortable, even if we’ve known (and loved) the person for years. We struggle to say “the right thing.” We want to cheer the person up, but pasting on a smile feels fake and pointless.
15 Tips for Truly Connecting with a Chronically Ill Person
Americans are Hungry for Healthy Food
September 1st, 2012Healthy eating has come to the forefront of many minds over the past several years. Indeed, this increased interest in healthy eating is highlighted by new research from Mintel, which reveals that just over two-thirds (67 percent) of Americans choose healthier foods to stay well.
School Lunches That Pack a Nutritional Punch
September 1st, 2012With the back-to-school season upon us, it’s time to start thinking about what to put in our children’s lunch boxes. We know that the food our kids eat will fuel their growth, development, and health, but are the meals they’re eating away from home as nutritious as they can be?
These tips take stress out of midday meals.
After Childbirth
September 1st, 2012Having a baby is a wonderful experience, despite the sleep loss and never-ending chores. But it can be hard to fit in self-care. You grab quick meals, don’t have time to exercise, can’t fit into your clothes, and have to-do lists that are three feet long. How do we regain control of our bodies and our lives after childbirth?
Look and feel your best afterward!
Women Hurt By Personal Care Products
September 1st, 2012According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001-2008, studies show that women have higher urinary concentrations of several phthalate metabolites compared to men, possibly due to higher use of personal-care products.
