New Technology What are Nanoparticles? Nano zinc oxide is an ingredient you can use in making your own sunscreen. I’ve gotten many questions asking what is nano-zinc oxide, which this article will cover. Nanoparticles have been used since the mid 1980’s, originally in scientific equipment like microscopes. Recently, nanoparticles have been introduced to consumer products […]
Simple Ways 10 Wellness Professionals and Executives Unwind
These are the lazy days of summer, or are they? Vacation planning, kid’s activities, work deadlines, appointments, meetings and more can easily fill our days. The work must go on whether you’re managing a corporation or a family. Even the good activities can bring on the stress, and our body’s response is the same whether […]
3 Steps To Discovering Authentic Self-Care
Two Inches of Wool, The Simple Art of Self-Care is now available in a print version on Amazon. The first several days it launched, the Kindle version quickly jumped to a #1 best seller in several categories: Self-help, Happiness & Mental Health! There are tens of thousands of articles, books, blogs and “experts” in holistic, […]
Organic Yoga Clothing Supports Ethical Farming and Local Communities
Today is Veteran’s Day and each year I feel inadequate in showing my gratitude to those who have served our country for all they have done and continue to do to keep our country Great. As an average citizen, it is easy to get caught up in the day to day busy-ness that in the […]
Are Antibiotics in Cheese Creating Superbugs?
Eating dairy is a controversial subject in some health & wellness circles: the debate from vegans as an ethical perspective, it’s potential mucous-forming tendencies from holistic practitioners, it’s health benefits from raw food enthusiasts & paleo diet followers. It is packed with protein, but the cheese-health debate now may becoming more contentious. Not because of […]
Top News in Health & Green Living of 2014
2014 was a year of growing and understanding more in health and wellness. Knowledge is power and when Americans see the impact their choices have on personal and global health, the easier it will be to create positive change. Here are the top Health discoveries and news stories of the year: 1. Ebola outbreaks in Africa […]
13 Estrogenic Ingredients in Consumer Products
Estrogen is a naturally occuring element, one that is needed by the human body for basic functions like reproduction. While small amounts are critical to healthy human development, too much estrogen has been linked with many health problems including premature breast development (or breast development in men), PMS, endometriosis, fibroids, cancer and pregnancy complications among […]
Corporate Wellness for Increased Productivity
Hi there, thanks for stopping by! It was great to meet many of you this month during the Wellness Wednesday seminars. You had some excellent questions about essential oil use and green, natural living and are fortunate to have employers who are investing in your health and wellness. Remember that healthy living is a journey, […]
Raising Green Kids
I haven’t been writing much the past month, I’ve been busy being a mom. I’ve gotten started on a major “Green Living” project with one of my daughters and it’s been a fun, crazy adventure and taking lots of my time,more about that later. But I do not doubt for a moment that my priorities […]
What is Natural Living, Anyway? Ten Commandments for a Greener Life
Chances are you are already doing something natural, whether eating more fruits & vegetables to try and shed those unwanted pounds, implementing home remedies for cold & flu or a host of other things. Whether you are new to natural living or a seasoned vet, it’s important to keep up with new information in our […]