Want to drink more water, but bored with the bland taste? We get it, which is why we switched from soda to sparkling water over 14 years ago. Health Benefits of Drinking Water Water is many things to us – it maintains our body’s fluid balance, energizes our muscles, and keeps our skin looking… Read More
Simple Ways to Upcycle Your Rug
Recycle, reuse, reduce, repurpose, upcycle; it’s hard to keep up with all of the green terms these days. With landfill waste at an all time high, upcycling -or creative reuse – is essential. Upcycling involves taking materials or products that are no longer wanted or needed and, through creativity, transforming them into works of… Read More
How to Quit Your Soda Addiction
If you’re a regular or diet soda addict, keep reading. Perhaps you’re the kind of person who doesn’t even realize you have a soda can in your hand until the click-fizz of the tab triggers a Pavlovian response in your salivary glands. Admitting your habit is one thing, but in a society where soda is… Read More
Mindful Decluttering: How Hoarding Affects Your Health
Clutter sucks. No, really. I have yet to find anything positive about clutter from a visual or energetic perspective. If you’ve read our numerous articles on Feng Shui, then you’re aware that clutter can literally block the good energy or, chi (read: Clutter-Clear Your Way to More Energy). Have you ever asked yourself what clutter… Read More
How BPA Can Disrupt Sexual Function & Reverse Sexual Behavior
BPA Dangers Fears about BPA – or – Bisphenol A, exposure shouldn’t be limited to paranoid parents, green gurus, biologists and conservationists. Turns out, there’s a lot more to gain by avoiding polycarbonate plastic bottles, thermal receipts and canned food lining resins. A team of scientists led by researchers at the University of Missouri’s Bond… Read More
15 Morning Habits to Make Coming Back Home Even Better
Chances are, you’ve dashed out the door in a heated frenzy, leaving the house in complete and utter chaos. Upon arriving home, you experience that dreaded pit in your stomach as your to-to list races feverishly through your mind. The good news is – it doesn’t have to be this way. You’ll be surprised to… Read More
6 Ways to Prepare Your Home Before the Cold Weather Arrives
Before the first frost hits, prepare your home for the winter chill. Winterizing is not only important for your personal comfort, but also for your wallet. It’ll take a weekend to get everything in order, but the dividends will pay off throughout the season. Start with the outside of your home and work your way… Read More
5 Ways to Enjoy the Best Night Sleep (and Breathe Better, too)
There are numerous signs that it’s time for a new mattress. I’ll tell you firsthand – if you’re tossing and turning throughout the night, waking up with back pain, or feel like Day of the Dead is more than a Mexican celebration and the Zombieland flick resembles your workday – chances are your mattress’ time… Read More