by The Dabblist Did you know that, in the United States, more than half a billion dollars is spent on headache medication every year? It’s one of the most common afflictions humans are experiencing on a daily basis. The roots of headaches are varied – low blood sugar, food allergies, lack of sleep, eye and… Read More
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How to Properly Plan a GREEN Home Remodel
By guest blogger, Rachel Hulan, ASID, CID The decision to remodel your home is both exciting and intimidating. There are so many decisions to make and numerous sources to choose from. Add on a desire for everything to be healthy and sustainable, and suddenly the whole idea can seem overwhelming. But, with just a little… Read More
Healthy Makeover: Home Edition – The RESULTS!
Did you catch the first part – Healthy Makeover: Home Edition? If not, be sure to watch the video now! We taught Eco-Vegan Gal (aka: Whitney) how to make her home even more eco-friendly and non-toxic by offering simple techniques and practical tips to improve her drinking and bathing water (read: How to Choose the… Read More
You Can Make Strawberry Jam: A Quick + Healthy DIY Recipe!
By Chef Tanya Fuqua I love jam! I love everything about it. The piles of beautiful, fresh fruit. The sweet smell in the kitchen. The colorful jars lined up on the counter when you’re finished. Most people think of jam as strictly a summertime ritual, but jam can be made anytime of year. I wasn’t… Read More
Balance Your Yin/Yang with 5 Easy Tips for Your Home!
By guest blogger, Carol Cannon The Spring Solstice on March 20th marks the day when daytime and nighttime are in balance. This is a great day to begin spring cleaning with the use of Feng Shui tools. Feng Shui, the ancient art of placement, is ALL about bringing oneself into balance. We look to our… Read More
How to Choose the Right Water Filtration System
Water filters come in many forms, but they all rely on a limited number of technologies to remove the numerous contaminants typically found in water. Municipal water treatment systems employ several technologies to treat the water so that it’s fit for human consumption; however these disinfection methods come with a steep price tag on health…. Read More
Khorasan Wheat: An Ancient Wheat Grain for the Gluten Sensitive
By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Cafe Once a year, in early March at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, everything organic, holistic, gluten free and eco-friendly converges in one huge arena to show off what’s new and soon to be launched to a Prius driving, small footprint striving, consumer crowd. It’s called Natural Products… Read More
Don’t Fret! 6 Easy Ways to Go Green at Home
You don’t need a twenty million dollar green home renovation like Julia Roberts or to trade in your SUV for a Tesla to achieve a green lifestyle (but if you do, you’ll score some great tax perks this year). It’s actually very easy, affordable (ahem, often free) and quick to green up any existing home…. Read More