While many of you are celebrating the 4th of July holiday with picnics or fireworks, others may seek rest and relaxation in the form of gardening. There is no reason you can’t add a splash of green this weekend to your red, white and blue. In a prior post, we shared 5 Reasons to Create… Read More
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SIX Sunscreen SHOCKERS! What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself!
Summer is here and that means relaxing beach days and festive pool parties. However, I cringe at the sun protection products I see other people buying and using and here are (6) shocking reasons why… Shocker # 1 – SPF is not an accurate predictor of protection! You may be surprised to learn the SPF number on your sunscreen… Read More
Flame Retardants in Your Home: The Truth May be Too Hot to Handle!
The heat is on, but who is really winning this war on toxic chemicals? Most parents think they are doing everything they can to protect their kids. They buy car seats, avoid feeding them unhealthy foods, and assure their children get plenty of exercise. Unfortunately, a lot of parents overlook one important hidden danger: Flame… Read More
Green with Envy? Time to Iron out Those Wrinkles!
We all want to look good. Period. Even with egos checked at the door, there is something about seeing a person confidently enter a room – dressed to impress, perfectly groomed and not a care (or, wrinkle) in site. But, instead of letting your green-eyed monster rear its ugly head, why not raise your own… Read More
Seaweed: Great for Gardens, Not Just Sushi
Whether you have vegetable beds in your yard, a balcony garden, or just a few flowers along a perimeter fence, those of us with a green thumb are hoping for the best when it comes to our plants this summer. Shrubs and greenery can be advantageous for curb appeal and occasionally for food, but in… Read More
Ban Exercise Excuses: Build a Better Body from Home
Can I take a moment to ask you a big question? How is your get fit 2012 New Years resolution going? I ask this because we are halfway into the year (can you believe it?), in the height of bikini season and because I care! As a personal trainer, group fitness teacher and woman that… Read More
Fluoride: The Invisible Threat
If you are like most people, you have been lead to believe fluoride is a healthful supplement added to our drinking water. Dentists and other fluoride advocates have long insisted that fluoride in the drinking water does wonders for dental health. But, the truth is, ingesting fluoride is unnecessary, dangerous and can even be deadly…. Read More
RAW Mango Tarragon Burger
Wondering how to eat healthy and still enjoy backyard summer parties? Here is my recipe for the BEST summer burgers ever! Bring these to your next BBQ and I guarantee no one will miss the meat or the heat! 1 c sprouted sunflower seeds 1 c walnuts, soaked and dehydrated 1 mango, extra ripe 1/4… Read More