You have probably tasted the pungently delightful flavor of lemongrass in a Thai soup or a zingy morning tea. I was luck…
A Brief Guide to Sea Vegetables and Their Health Benefits
Sea vegetables are a true nutritional treasure chest that is little known to the Western diet and cuisine. Thanks to a c…
Positive Globalism: the Growth of Fair Trade
If you’ve been shopping for imported organic foods and artisan crafts lately, you’ve probably noticed a blac…
EcoSalon Herbology Guide: Vervain
Vervain is a potent herb with a broad array of medicinal uses. Use this herb wisely and follow your intuition because ta…
Deceptively 'Natural'
Recently, the FDA chose not to issue any regulations regarding the use of the word “natural” in food packagi…
The Natural Shower: How to Avoid Chlorine Off-Gassing While You Bathe
Most of us use filters for our drinking water, because tap water contains chlorine and other elements that taste bad are…
EcoSalon Herbology Guide: Fennel
While eating at an Indian restaurant recently, I was handed a small bowl of fennel seed and sugar at the end of the meal…