When I first read about oil washing, I was intrigued – and badly in need of skin hydration, so I tried it with a tiny bit of reservation from fear of breakout. The idea behind using natural cleansers, such as…
How to Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis Naturally with Whole Foods
Food is thy medicine, again today. Osteoporosis, or loss of bone density, is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and many other Western Societies. The common answer to bone loss is usually Calcium. While Calcium…
A DIY Aromatherapy Body Scrub to Make Your Summer Skin Glow
Once you start making your own bath products, you’ll be hooked. They’re easy, inexpensive, and can be customized to fit your – or your gift-recipient’s – exact preferences. A DIY Aromatherapy Body Scrub is a perfect place to start. Sugar is…
Fast and Cheap Fashion is Polluting Our Rivers Across the Globe
In honor of the San Francisco Green Film Festival, we are covering a handful of outstanding documentaries. These new films are as brilliantly produced as they are critical. They are – hopefully – shaping our society and our way of…
How to Vote for the Environment in the 2016 Election
In this presidential election, we have heard nearly nothing close to a real conversation on the concern for the environment. From energy to climate change, how do all four candidates hold environmental responsibility and what are their platforms for environmental…
Endive Spears with Herbed Cheese and Sundried Tomato Tapenade
People are often attracted to the shape and color of Belgian Endive Spears, yet when it comes time to prepare them, they’re stumped about the best way to enjoy them. The structure of endive spears makes them a perfect transport…
Personal Growth – How to Create the Best Version of Yourself
Let’s take a look at the human potential. How can we expand from our childhood, what is possible for us as an adult? How can we create a happy and truly fulfilling life for ourselves? In essence, what is the…
How to Sleep Better and Stay Focused: Using Food for Wellness
Beyond diets and health benefits, food has a specific function. It can make us sleepy, or wake us up. It can make us fast or enduring. It can make us focused, or calm. It can make us feel warm, or…
Organic vs. Non-Organic Wine: What’s Really in Your Glass?
The summer months are here! That means evening outdoor parties, and hopefully some leisurely slow weekends, perhaps with a glass of chilled Chardonnay, or a beautiful glass of Merlot. But when it comes to wine, do you know what is…