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With vegetarian diets touted as the most “green” way to go, meat eaters who wish to make eco-friendly food choices may feel a bit left out. But there’s good news – you can eat meat and still be eco-conscious. Here are some tips for making earth-friendly choices when buying meat. 1. Red meat Most beef cattle in the U.S. are raised on feed lots, which raises environmental concerns. Feed lot cattle are also given antibiotics to prevent illnesses that flourish in such crowded conditions, raising concerns about antibiotic-resistant bacteria and residues of the antibiotics Read More..

How Doulas Can Help You to Achieve a Positive Birth Experience Ever wonder what a doula is and what they can do for you?  The word doula is actually a Greek word that means women’s servant.  A doula is a non-medical assistant in childbirth.  Here’s how a doula can help you achieve a positive birth experience. A doula’s job depends largely on their training and what you need them to do.  A doula offers assistance in one or all of the three phases of pregnancy.  They can: 1. Offer support during prenatal care, 2. Offer support during childbirth 3. Read More..

Tips for Naturally Beautiful Hair You’ve probably seen commercials on T.V. or in magazines asking why you would spend tons of money on salon brands when you can use their products for less.  Well, my question is, why would you use their products when you can get healthy natural hair all on your own?  If you follow some quick and easy tips, you can save money and have beautiful hair.  The first step in getting healthy hair is getting a healthy body.  Your hair needs nutrients just like the rest of you, so be sure to eat a healthy diet rich in fruits and Read More..

How to Get Beautiful Nails Most of us spend a lot of time making sure that our face and hair look great.  Why?  Because it’s usually the first thing a person sees and notices about us.  However, a good impression of your appearance can be turned upside down quickly after they shake your hand and notice poorly cared-for nails.  That’s why it’s important not to stop caring about your appearance when you’re done with the obvious.  Here are some tips to keep your nails healthy and looking as good as the rest of your body. The first step in Read More..

Eating Nuts for a Healthy Heart   In the past, nuts have gotten a bad rap.  Many people think of them being fatty, salty, and high in calories.  But eating the right kind of nuts, and eating them in moderation, is a great way to get your protein and fiber, and it’s a great way to keep your heart healthy. Nuts are one of the best diet foods you can have, especially if you’re diabetic, hypoglycemic, or are on another restricted sugar diet.  Eating a handful of nuts not only gives you protein essential for your diet, it also helps raise your blood sugar slowly Read More..

Natural Cures for Skin Problems Every year, millions of dollars are spent trying to cure skin conditions like acne, eczema, and rosacea.  For many people, these conditions are simply embarrassing and often temporary, but they can also be painful, and for some never go away. While doctors may treat your condition with pills and creams, they are often very expensive and even more often, they do little to help your issues.  Before you try another expensive treatment, why not try treating your skin problems naturally.  While you may be skeptical, these treatments have been used Read More..

Licorice – A Natural Healing Herb Almost everyone has had licorice candy before, but many people haven’t even heard about the herb that gives the candy its name.  This is a shame because the licorice root is a powerful medicine that can help you heal and live a healthier life. Licorice candy is so named because black licorice actually used to contain the herb.  While many licorice companies still use this powerful ingredient, it’s becoming harder and harder to find, especially in the United States.  The good news is that you can find the herb at most herbal Read More..

How to Detox and Heal Eczema If you’re one of the three percent of adults that has to deal with eczema, you know what frustration feels like.  You’ve probably tried all kinds of pills, creams, and seemingly ridiculous regimens with very little luck.  Well, all these chemicals you’re adding may just be part of the cause of your problem. As we go through our day, toxic chemicals are continually entering our body; they’re in the food we eat, the chemicals we put on our skin, and even in the air we breathe.  While a little bit of these chemicals is fine, Read More..

Dangerous Chemicals in Candies   If you can recall back to Halloween 2008, there was a big scare with candy coins.  The candy was tainted with melamine, a carcinogen and a toxic substance when ingested.  The media alerted parents around the world and the candy was recalled but not until after several children had become ill.  Melamine is known to cause kidney and bladder complications, particularly when it is combined with other chemicals, and it has been associated with causing cancer.  According to the Centers for Disease Control, "Melamine is a synthetic Read More..

Seven Healthy Comfort Foods We’ve all been there; it’s been a whole week and we’ve been great about sticking to our diets.  Then we get stressed out, maybe over work, or the kids, or an issue with a friend, and we turn to our comfort foods.  Sure, we probably feel a bit better, but in the long run we’re adding lots of unneeded calories and even adding to our stress. Instead of chewing down on needless sugar and fat calories, why not try one of these healthy comfort food alternatives instead?  Making small adjustments to your already satisfying foods Read More..