The ketogenic diet has become extremely popular over the last few years, and it’s appeal is increasing the more people learn about it. Initially, the ketogenic – or keto – diet was a recommended for children who were suffering from epilepsy, as it has been shown to reduce the effects of that affliction. The keto… Read More
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5 Surprising Building Materials That Are Actually Healthy
As we move into the era of sustainability, the demand for building alternatives that are safe for the environment and humans has increased. Over the past few decades, we have started to understand the impact certain building materials may have on health. Many are joining the green community, building homes with completely sustainable non-toxic materials,… Read More
8 Ways To Use Essential Oils In Your Everyday Routine
By guest blogger, Ashley Lipman You’ve probably heard about the numerous benefits of essential oils. Essential oils are plant-derived, volatile aromatic compounds that can improve our lives in numerous ways. However, this “new” trend is far from being new. History tells us of people using essential oils for thousands of years. Perhaps the Egyptians are the… Read More
The Bring Your Health Home Sweepstakes!
Spring cleaning as a season may be officially over, but you and I know ALL. TOO. WELL. it’s never really over. Before you reach for those yellow latex rubber gloves and a hazmat suit, what if we told you there’s a better, smarter and safer way to get a sparkling clean shine and rid your… Read More
5 DIY Clean Household Products for a Healthy & Happy Home
By guest blogger, Alyson Monaco Trends come and go, and you can never be too sure of which will stick around and which are simply one-hit-wonders. The term “clean” is one of these trendy words getting thrown around lately. It is most likely used when speaking about diets and food – “clean eating”, but did… Read More
Reasons to Choose Nontoxic Bedding & Improve Your Sleep
Your body goes through a host of vital repairs, rejuvenation and detoxification processes while you snooze each night. However, if your bedroom isn’t a sanctuary designed for optimum rest and repair due to avoidable toxins, then you’re applying unnecessary work to your body’s load. This burden subsequently limits your body’s natural ability to maintain health and… Read More
Cool Off with These Two Healthy Watermelon Cocktail Recipes
When you think of fruit and pair it with summer, the vivid hue of cooling-watermelon usually comes to mind. But, watermelon isn’t just another pretty face; it’s ultra-hydrating, low calorie and packed with vitamins A and C. While chomping on pink slices and spitting out seeds isn’t for everyone, sipping watermelon sure is. BluePrint is… Read More
How to Identify & Understand Various Household Toxins
By now, most of us are aware of the dangers outdoor pollution poses to both the environment and our health. Though technology has revolutionized virtually every aspect of life, there have been plenty of problems these innovations have caused on a global scale, especially pertaining to the automotive industry. Though worldwide pollution continues to… Read More