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
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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
Clean Up Your Chemical “Body Burden” from Personal Care Products
1. LET’S GET STARTED! Line up your personal care product bottles; ingredient labels facing you. Ignore pretty packaging and dazzling claims like “pure,” “natural,” and “organic” on the front. Manufactures spend millions on what to say on this front label to get you to buy. Here is your new mantra – “It’s all about the… Read More
Five Natural Ways to Reduce Allergens in the Home
When we think of allergies, we often think of pollen in the spring and ragweed in the fall. However, for many people, “allergy season” is a year-round reality. Allergy prevalence has been increasing over the past 30 years, with indoor and outdoor allergies affecting approximately 40 million Americans. Moreover, it may be difficult to escape… Read More
Green Thumb: 5 Reasons to Create a Vertical Garden
It’s becoming impossible to visit a public space, commercial building or upscale hotel without witnessing one of these. No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. The above photo represents that latest trend in interior and exterior landscaping -vertical gardens or, living walls as they are referred to. Installation via Woolly Pockets, modular trays,… Read More
Red, White & Green: BBQ Tricks & Healthy Tips
Like any holiday celebration, your Memorial Day weekend get-together or barbecue doesn’t have to mean packing on unwanted pounds. Instead, make wiser choices to keep you and your waistline healthy. Below, we share simple holiday tricks & healthy barbeque tips; including (3) of Blythe Raw Live’s Superfoods to incorporate into your weekend festivities. RED BBQ… Read More