It’s possible to get gorgeous hair color naturally—without the hazards of mainstream products It’s not pretty—covering your roots can be hazardous to your health if you’re using chemical-laden permanent hair dye. A 2001 study from the University of Southern California published in the International Journal of Cancer found that women who used permanent hair dye Read More
Whether you sniff it, sip it, or supplement with it, lavender can create the calm you crave Close your eyes and take a whiff. In an instant, the mere scent of lavender can transport your mind to a fragrant field of purple blooms that can calm your spirit with every breath. Reputed by some to Read More
Non-toxic protection for dogs and cats Like a lot of folks, you probably can’t stand fleas and ticks. But you may not be any fonder of the toxic chemicals used and recommended by veterinarians. While spot-on and oral medications are attractive for their convenience, they’re not great for your pet. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Read More
Banish dry skin with the right ratio of essential fatty acids Dry skin that feels tight, itches, and flakes isn’t pretty—and the cause could actually be an essential fatty acid deficiency. “The remedy is to oil your skin from within with the right kind of oils in the right ratio,” says Udo Erasmus, PhD, an Read More
Resveratrol, found in the skins of red grapes and red wine, continues to reveal new health benefits Resveratrol, the key ingredient in red wine, gained notoriety a few years ago after several animal studies found that it extends life. Since then, more than two dozen human studies have shown that the supplement improves health in Read More
Q: I have tried almost every diet out there, without success. Help! A: There are some things that everybody knows: We should all drink eight glasses of water a day. We should eat our vegetables. To lose weight, we should eat less and exercise more. Right? Well, it seems it’s not quite as simple as Read More
Chef Devin Alexander of TV’s The Biggest Loser shares secrets to fast-food taste that won’t go to your waist As a New York Times bestselling cookbook author, chef for TV’s The Biggest Loser, and host of America’s Chefs on Tour on PBS, Devin Alexander lives and eats her message: You don’t have to deprive yourself Read More
How fitness model and mom of four Leigh Hickombottom stays lean, fit, energized, and inspired to live life to its fullest Many busy moms barely have time to take a breath, much less hit the gym on a regular basis. But Leigh Hickombottom, a fitness model, author, and blogger based in Geneva, Fla., has found Read More
Herbs for osteoporosis and bone health Far from being an older person’s disease, osteoporosis can, and does, strike at any age. Literally meaning “porous bones,” osteoporosis is a progressive degeneration of the skeleton. Bone tissues gradually lose minerals, especially calcium, and become brittle and tend to break easily. Bone loss occurs as part of the Read More
Natural treatments that really work Cold sores are painful and often embarrassing. These small blisters that occur around the lips and mouth are commonly confused with canker sores. However, unlike canker sores, they’re contagious. They’re caused by the herpes simplex type 1 virus (not the type 2 virus that causes genital herpes). The virus can Read More
