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It’s almost that time of year. Halloween is coming up, then it’s Thanksgiving and bam! The holiday season is upon us. Combine that with your normal weekly workload and the result can be a stress overload. Chronic stress, as outlined in our recent blog, can...

Are you stressed out? In our fast-paced modern world where we’re always connected and on-the-go, chronic stress is becoming more and more common. According to the American Psychological Association, “Chronic stress, which means a constant stress...

A genetically modified organism―or GMO―is a plant or animal that came into being as the result of artificial manipulation of DNA or “gene splicing” in a lab rather than naturally from traditional crossbreeding propagation. Genes can be spliced from other...

You’ve seen it on grocery shelves time after time: labeling claiming that a product is “all-natural” and other products claiming to be “organic.” What’s the difference between the two? While it seems like “natural foods” should be just as safe, toxin-free and healthy...

In our previous blog post, we discussed the importance of staying hydrated: water is essential to helping your body optimize every cellular process. It helps your brain stay focused, regulates body temperature and even keeps your metabolism on track. Hydrate...

Hot enough for ya? It’s August, so we’re guessing that it is. It’s crucial to remember that the hotter it gets, the more important it is to monitor one key liquid asset for good health: hydration. We’re Mostly Water By weight, the human body is...

Feeling the Itch? 13 Natural Bug Bite Remedies Summertime, and the living’s easy. On warm evenings when it stays light late it’s fun to fire up the grill and enjoy a meal outside. But when you do, remember: humans aren’t the only ones who like a bite...

Why do we wear sunglasses? Contrary to popular belief, sunglasses aren't just another fashion accessory: the lenses you choose for you and your family are critically important to protect your eye health. You probably know that the sun causes sunburn, but did you know...

On June 21, those of us in the Northern Hemisphere will experience the summer solstice, the longest day of the year – also known as midsummer. In the mid-Atlantic region of the Eastern U.S. time zone, the sun will rise at 5:48 a.m. and set at 8:34 p.m., giving...

There's been a lot of buzz lately about the alkaline diet, which involves eating and living clean, focusing on real foods – in other words, making a total departure from the Standard American Diet (SAD) that’s high in processed foods, grains, refined...

The Spring pollen season is almost over, so hopefully the temporary misery of seasonal allergies will soon come to an end (read our recent blog to learn how to combat them naturally). However, there’s another potential allergen lurking under your nose: food...