Probiotics, prebiotics, antibiotics… there are a lot of “biotics” to keep track of. From fermented foods to supplements and medications, it comes down to one thing: bacteria. More specifically, the balance of bacteria inside our body. We’ve all heard of…
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If you’ve ever tried searching for CBD products online, you know how confusing it can be. Actually, ‘crazy’ might be a better way to describe the experience! There are now zillions of brands peddling CBD in every form imaginable –…
For centuries, stalks from the hemp plant have been used around the world as a strong and sustainable fiber to create paper, rope, and clothing. The hemp seed oil has been consumed as food, as well as applied topically as…
Look, you have to give out Halloween candy that kids actually like, right? Because if you don’t, there’s a good chance you’ll be spending the next day unraveling the endless rolls of toilet paper tangled in your trees and bushes.…
Did you know that Halloween face paints labeled as “safe”, “FDA-approved”, “hypoallergenic” or “non-toxic” can still contain dangerous, skin-irritating metals such as lead, nickel, cobalt, and chromium? Just what you want seeping into your kid’s pores as they run around…
Did you know that most commercial toothpaste and mouthwash brands contain ingredients that cause bad breath? They’re also full of synthetic ingredients that you wouldn’t want to accidentally swallow. Thankfully there are plenty of natural toothpaste and other dental care…
If you’ve read any of my other articles, you probably know how over-the-top obsessed I am with toxins. I’ll even slam synthetic ingredients that the Environmental Working Group (EWG) says are perfectly safe just because they weren’t made by Mother…
You’ve heard of THC, right? Most of us have, because is the psychoactive element that makes you feel stoned when you smoke or eat marijuana, and it’s been highly talked about since its discovery in the 1960s. But, like me,…
Essential oils are so trendy these days that it’s become a bit of the Wild West out there. From yoga studios to gas stations, you can find beautiful smelling blends that promise everything from relieving your stress to aligning your…
I’m writing this article right now on a laptop… but I wish we’d stop calling them ‘laptops’. That’s because you should never sit with one directly on your lap. Not only does the EMF from laptops radiate into your body,…