The lowdown on plastic!
It’s absolutely no mistake that humans are responsible for the mess we find ourselves in today. Each and every one of us, families and friends have been entwined in the…
Zero Waste 101: Eat Real Food, Refuse Single Use Plastic, Repurpose What you Have.
When it comes to reducing the amount of waste we send to landfill as a population Anne Marie Bonneau, the zero waste chef sums it up perfectly “We don’t need…
If it came from a Plant, Eat it. If it’s Made in a Plant, Don’t. – Megan Lee
Major changes in human diet and nutrition have occurred over the last 1,000 years. The nutritional environment that individuals are exposed to today is far different from the environment that…
Pharmaceuticals Harm the Environment
We came across a very interesting article on the National Toxics Network not long ago about the impact that pharmaceutical drugs are having on the environment. The new report and…
Health Tips for Travelling in Asia
Having just returned from a month in Bali and Indonesia, I thought I would share with you some health advice to make your travels a little more easy. Travelling in…
Treating Eczema and Other Skin Conditions in Babies and Children
Skin conditions can be stubborn. However, as the saying goes, better out than in! When my six month old baby boy developed eczema, being fully breastfed, I was mortified. Having…
Aging Gracefully
Now that all the baby boomers (including myself) are getting older, more research is appearing on how to counter the effects of aging. We all like to think that 60…
Dealing with Addictions Naturally
“One of the primary aims in Dealing with Addiction is a smooth, obstruction-releasing qi flow throughout the body-mind so that intoxicants are no longer craved. This entails clearing the liver,…
Do You Know What Pesticides You’re Eating?
If you’ve ever wondered how many different kinds of pesticides are sprayed on conventionally grown produce, you may be shocked to read a report recently released by the Environmental Working…
Calm Your Mind Using Natural Ways
More and more research shows us that a calm mind is the first thing we need to cultivate to be able to heal our various ailments. Most indigenous cultures knew…