What you put on your skin goes directly into your blood stream. Have you ever looked at the ingredient list for the beauty and personal care products you buy? 90% of the time they contain alcohol, soap, and other chemicals that in the long term are harmful for your body. Thankfully, natural skin care is becoming an imp… read more

The first step to maintaining good health is proper hygiene. How many times have you heard that it's enough to wash your hands in warm soapy water regularly to avoid colds and other germs? Well, it's true and it's a better strategy than using antibacterial products that kill all bacteria - both good and bad. The use of… read more

Though people with problem skin may be hesitant to put oil on their face, tea tree oil is an exception to the rule. In fact, it's so highly astringent most people don't realize it's an oil at all! Plus, it really works: 5% tea tree oil is as effective at treating acne as 5% benzoyl peroxide and much better for you! Tea… read more

A great way to meet new people and give back to your community is through volunteering. Though we are all pressed for time, volunteering is enriching and fulfilling - chances are after you begin you'll have too much fun to want to stop! The important thing is to choose a community service project in an area that means … read more

It seems like the whole country is suddenly becoming more health conscious. Whether this is because of the new awareness of pesticides and GMOs, it has definitely led to changes in most grocery lists. Supermarkets like Whole Foods that carry organic and vegan products are notorious for being considerably more expensive… read more