Johnson & Johnson recently announced that it will stop, or reduce use of, several chemicals (including 1,4-dioxane, formaldehyde, parabens, triclosan, and certain phthalates) in beauty and personal care products. The company, whose products are sold under dozens of other well-known brands including Aveeno, Lubriderm, and Neutrogena, plans to implement this change by [...]

Residents across north Texas were on edge this past weekend after officials confirmed that aerial spraying to fight the West Nile virus would continue Friday night. The residents have been worried about potential health risks posed by the insecticide. Dallas has been hit with the worst West Nile outbreak in [...]

A new study suggests that Bisphenol-A (BPA) could be more disruptive to our health than previously thought. BPA is the chemical found in some food containers and plastics. In animal studies, the chemical has been linked to cancer and fetal development problems. But new research suggests BPA has a direct [...]

Climate change is often blamed for shifts in seasonal patterns and extreme weather disasters. But many people may overlook the possiblity that climate change is able to empower parasites. That’s according to a new study, showing that frogs suffered more infections from a fungus when exposed to unexpected swings in [...]

Natural health products and remedies have become increasingly popular over the past few years and what’s not to love? They’re generally cost effective, they’re not packed with chemicals and they’re pretty easy to find – you can find or make many at home. However, being a beginner in the Natural [...]

History of soap making The oldest evidence of soap making is a recipe inscribed on a tablet dating back to 2200 B.C. in Mesopotamia. The Egyptians and Romans took it from there, and during the eighth and ninth centuries, the Italians and Spanish perfected the art. The Lever brothers became [...]

Uhoh! The first step of going green and conserving energy, generally speaking, is switching out your light bulbs for energy efficient florescent bulbs. I, for one, can vouch that all the bulbs in my home have been replaced. After all, energy efficient bulbs last six times as long as traditional [...]

Everyone is aware of the importance of a healthy diet to encourage high levels of energy, maintain good health generally and make sure that the rigours of each day can be endured. The importance of maintaining a diet that is rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, fish and lean [...]

More and more people are going green in their homes, not just to save the environment for future generations, but also to help protect their families now. Allergens are not just outdoors. In fact, many allergens such as dust and mold are often found inside the home and can be [...]

These swell summer months align themselves with a number of variables that inspire higher levels of liquid consumption: social events like patios and BBQs, physiological events such as dehydration and sweating, that deplete us of our natural juices. Our bodies require the maintenance of a liquid balance that allows our [...]