Climate change. It’s all around us. But, in addition to the environmental climate, I am also referring to the economic climate. We have all been affected in some way, shape or form to the economic conditions of today. This affects the downturn of home sales and many, who were considering selling, are now choosing to… Read More
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Deceptive Dishes or Enriching Entrees… Is Your Food Serving You?
“Now I see the secret of making the best person: it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth.” Thank you, Walt Whitman for that simple, yet insightful quote which reminds us to be conscious of the materials we choose to surround ourselves with. You may have read… Read More
Tips and Treats for a Healthy HalloGreen!
I love Fall for so many reasons. For one, the crisp cool air is reminiscent of past memories filled with the knowing that the holidays are just around the corner. Soon it will be time to put away my beloved flip flops in exchange for boots or other closed toe shoes. Then again, I do… Read More
See the Light! Soy candles can ‘smoke out bacteria’
What is the first thing you do when you see, or smell for that matter, a candle at a boutique or shop? You pick it up to inhale the fragrance, right? What you may not realize however, is there may be more to that smell than meets the nose. Although the bouquet of freshly cut… Read More
The Fossil Fuel Connection
If you are familiar with, or have ever read, Our Stolen Future, then the name Dr. Theo Colburn should ring a bell. The popular book was co-authored by Dr. Theo Colburn with Dianne Dumanoski and J. Peterson Myers. We are fans of Dr. Theo Colburn, who has written and lectured widely on the human health… Read More
Our Body is our Temple
The wise man gathered his three students for one final lesson before they were to embark on their journeys and share their knowledge with the world. It had been twenty six months of reflection at the monastery, beautifully perched high above the valley. Nestled in a quaint village the students called home, it was… Read More
Can Buildings Keep You Healthy?
We spend 90% of our lives indoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A typical day can include traveling from home to work and back home again with a few periodic trips to schools, the grocery store, the bank, malls and entertainment venues. We depend on our homes, offices, retail stores and other structures… Read More
10 Steps to Creating a Sleep Sanctuary
Not getting enough ZZZ’s? Feeling less than rested in the morning? Take a look around your bedroom and you might discover that you don’t have a sleeping disorder, but rather a room that’s not restful. If sleep continually eludes you, it’s time to take a look at your surroundings and take some steps to create… Read More