I stopped using tampons ages ago when toxic shock syndrome (TSS) became a hot topic. I later learned that TSS is actually pretty rare and there’s nothing wrong with using tampons (as directed), but I still never went back. At…

I’m on a never-ending mission to swap the chemicals in my life for healthier alternatives. My body care products are a top priority and I want all their ingredients to be from plants and minerals. It’s a worthy goal, but…

You’ve heard this many times: What we put onto our body is as important as what we put into our body. It’s true. When it comes to hair and skin care products, we need to read the ingredients list as…

We humans have been sweating it out for therapeutic benefit since ancient times. From Roman and Turkish baths to the modern-day sauna, we go to ease the pain in both our bodies and our minds. Beyond relaxation, the use of…

Despite having researched ceramic cookware for a fairly in-depth buying guide of healthy (and not so healthy) pots and pans, I was left with several questions that I couldn’t easily answer online. I’m a big research nerd and if I…

My sister and I started cooking our family dinners from a young age. Probably too young, to be honest. But there were five of us kids and our parents worked long hours, so we all had our chores. Thankfully, we…

The first time cooking with a cast iron skillet can be intimidating to some. Caring for cast iron is different than any other cookware you may own and it can take some getting used to. But once you do, you’ll…

It’s crazy to think about how much we rely on both plastic and aluminum in our kitchens, and we don’t even realize it. From cookware to utensils to food storage, plastic, and aluminum seem to sneak in everywhere. The thing…

I’m aging myself, but I remember when microwave ovens first came out and were all the rage. Last night’s leftovers? Hot tea? Popcorn? Suddenly, life was so much better! That is… until the scary stories started to emerge about the…

Like most folks, I’d never thought much about the electromagnetic fields (EMF) emanating from my cell phone, tablet, or laptop. At least not until I read a book, Radiation Nation, that put things into perspective for me… without the usual…