By guest blogger, Ashley Lipman The worldwide lockdown and the COVID-19 pandemic have wreaked havoc on numerous people’s lives, including their schedules, and sleeping patterns. Insomnia has become so common during the pandemic that coronasomnia has emerged as the latest buzzword. If you find yourself struggling to obtain quality sleep or are suffering from insomnia,… Read More
Earthing: Healing Power Right Under Your Feet
By guest blogger, Clint Ober Most people are unaware that we live on an electrical planet. If you’ve ever walked barefoot along the beach or across wet grass you may have experienced the earth’s subtle energy manifest as a pleasant tingling or warm sensation in your feet. Unbeknownst to many people, this “natural electricity” in… Read More
5 Homemade Substitutes for Beauty Products
By guest blogger, Ashley Lipman Did you know the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) admits “no legal requirements” exist that require cosmetics companies to test their products for safety? Of the 10,000 chemicals that can be used in cosmetic formulations, a mere 11 have been restricted or banned by the FDA; that’s a stark comparison… Read More
Mesothelioma Health Risks from Insulation Exposure
By Guest blogger For decades, asbestos was used in building insulation. The asbestos mineral is fire-resistant and durable, meaning it can preserve insulation material for years by protecting it from heat. While many fires were prevented by incorporating asbestos, mesothelioma became an imminent concern for those exposed to insulation, primarily construction workers. Asbestos exposure is… Read More
COVID-19 Safety Tips for Senior Citizens
The COVID-19 pandemic can be a terrifying reality for each of us, but this virus affects one sector of the population more than others. Coronavirus is far more dangerous to elderly citizens when they contract it. In particular, nursing home residents have the highest risk of being infected by the current coronavirus. As we age,… Read More
8 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Less Toxic
By guest blogger, Richa Parma Are you aware that, according to the EPA, the indoor air inside your home is two to five times more toxic than the outdoor environment? Add to this fact that Americans, on average, spend about 90% of their lives indoors and you can quickly see a recipe for poor health… Read More
What You Must Know About Toxic Substances in Your Clothes & Home Goods
By Guest Blogger, Ben Mead, managing director of Hohenstein Institute Although our bodies are in constant contact with many forms of textiles, few of us have given serious thought to the chemicals that are present in our clothes, footwear, and home goods. In fact, four in 10 people are unaware of how textiles or clothing… Read More
5 Things You Need to Know About Essential Oils
By Guest blogger, Heather Viera Essential oils have become a popular way to treat a number of common ailments from colds and headaches to insomnia and anxiety. Essential oils are advertised as a natural alternative to over-the-counter and prescription drugs and, while they can’t cure every illness, they’ve been shown to have a powerful effect… Read More
