This is not your mother’s sunscreen. A generation ago, sunscreens blocked UV rays by using physical barriers like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. While these natural compounds were highly... Read more >>

Why I became an “all natural” convert. It all started with propylene glycol. I read an article which stated that this ingredient, which de-ices airplanes and is a coolant and antifreeze,... Read more >>

You would never cross the street without looking both ways, walk alone down a dark alley alone at three a.m., or tell your child to accept rides from strangers. So why let hazardous, toxic, and even... Read more >>

Do you do your part to live an eco-friendly lifestyle? How many checks do you get from the list below? I recycle paper, cans, and glass I drive a hybrid or electric car I buy organic... Read more >>

Do you know? Did you know that dog food manufacturers are not required to tell you? It’s true, because many times they do not know. They purchase by-products from processing plants; the... Read more >>

Summary The topic of my abstract deals with the possibility of consciousness being thought of as a gene being passed down from one generation to another from as far back as the brain could record.... Read more >>

As everyone makes the switch toward better food choices and a more active lifestyle, I think this is a good time to point out that healthy skin care can be just as important as what you put into your... Read more >>

Though colors from plant, animal, and mineral sources—at one time the only coloring agents available—remained in use early in the last century, manufacturers had strong economic incentives... Read more >>

It seems that food and beverage manufacturers are capitalizing on our culture’s obsession with weight by putting their products on a “diet!” Just walk down any grocery store aisle... Read more >>

A nice short clip from MSNBC about water bottles and leeching chemicals. Its nice to know that there are some things we can do to avoid potential risk. The main take-away is to avoid plastic bottles... Read more >>