There are many different forms of water available for your drinking pleasure. It’s important to understand the benefits of each to ensure that you are drinking and topically using the right type... Read more >>

Are we unwittingly poisoning ourselves with food and drinks in our own homes? Earlier this year the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) released a statement saying “There is officially cause... Read more >>

Gary Hirshberg is pretty busy these days. Aside from giving commencement speeches; promoting Food, Inc., the documentary he’s in, writing a book, and consulting with big companies on their... Read more >>

Various shelves throughout every aisle of your grocery store are stocked with wolves in sheep’s clothing. Colorful packaging, appetizing pictures, and nutrition claims hide the truth: unhealthy... Read more >>

Since your skin is the largest organ in your body, it absorbs everything—including toxins. If you’re worried about putting things like trans-fats into your body, then you... Read more >>

I am the mother of a nine-month-old little girl named Emerson. I struggled for years—almost to the point of having the age window close on me—with the question of whether or not to have a... 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 >>

Dear EarthTalk: Are sunscreens safe? Which ones do you recommend that will protect my skin from the sun and not cause other issues?—Bettina E., New York, NY EarthTalk: Getting a little... Read more >>

Eliminate Everyday Toxins from the Inside Out We live in a toxic society. From polluted air, to pesticide-filled food, sometimes our bodies don’t have a fighting chance. These particles are... Read more >>

I was recently asked by a friend whether yoga is a good way to lose weight. My answer was a resounding yes! While you will definitely want to incorporate cardiovascular exercise (such as dancing,... Read more >>