Our world is dominated by cities. Human beings are increasingly an urban global culture. Take Africa: in 1900, less than…
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Ecosalon Recipes: Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar (and a DIY recipe!)
Just like my own mother always told me, unfiltered apple cider vinegar is an amazing remedy, nutritious supplement and h…
Stimulating Controversy: the Jury's Still Out On Caffeine
What are we going to do with caffeine? The short, pragmatic answer is that we’re going to keep ingesting it, witho…
In a Greener World, Can a Whiter Shade of White Be Had?
I believe our culture is obsessed with making white things whiter. From our teeth, to the whites of our eyes, to Aunt Ed…
Ecosalon Recipes: Healthy After-School Snacks Kids Will Come Back For
A reader recently asked: Any ideas for organic, natural snacks my kids will actually eat? Apple slices and carrot sticks…
Is Mineral Makeup Really Healthy?
Because of our current desire for healthier skincare and beauty options, mineral makeup has become all the rage. But wha…
Giving in to Carbs? Here's a Tasty Way to Reduce the Blood Sugar Spike
Sometimes you just can’t resist snacks or simple carbohydrates that will make your blood sugar spike (and subseque…
When Brands Go Green with Envy: the Scourge of Greenwashing
Doesn’t it give a nice warm glow to see the words “environmentally friendly”? Isn’t it good to k…