Vacation First Aid

Before you head off on a summer road trip, think basic and pack your first-aid supplies.

Summer Help: Applying Homeopathy

Summer's warmth leads to more outdoor activities and the potential for bumps, bruises, and burns. Certain homeopathic remedies stand out for the external treatment of these painful, but superficial,...

Food Allergy-Friendly Holiday Cooking and Entertaining Tips

Special holiday recipes often come with secret ingredients that are passed down from generation to generation. But, sometimes these tasty dishes contain allergic triggers and may be harmful for...

Vitamin C: Absorption and Uses

Humans, unlike most mammals, lack the ability to produce vitamin C (ascorbate) themselves. Furthermore, many Americans don't get the recommended daily allowance (RDA)--60 mg--of ascorbate in the diet...

Organic Labels Defined

Consumers can buy USDA-certified organic products with confidence. When a product carries the organic label, this claim guarantees that it has been grown, handled, and processed according to strict...

Look forward to aging well!

His specific extract discovered more than 40 years ago can help protect the quality of our lives now while preparing for the future, so we can look forward to aging well. Facing the realities of...

Fiber & Heart Health

You may have heard that a high-fiber diet can help maintain bowel health and keep you regular by reducing constipation. But did you also know that dietary fiber may support heart health by reducing...

Clean Up Your Laundry Habits

Question: How can you get your clothes "clean" if the laundry soap you use is "dirty," full of extraneous stuff--fragrances, chemicals, and fabric softeners, ad nauseum? ...

BB Creams

Once upon a time, there was simply kohl. The Egyptians used it to outline their eyes for dramatic effect. It was so popular that today you can't find an ancient tomb that doesn't advertise the look...

Are You Lactose Intolerant?

If dairy foods don't agree with you, you may have trouble digesting lactose, a sugar found in milk, butter, ice cream, cheese, and other foods made from milk and cream. The Missing Enzyme Your small...

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