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Cleanup in the Beauty Aisle

By Lisa Petty, PhD

There’s nothing quite as rewarding as a good spring cleaning. As you decide what to toss and what can stay, be sure to take a glance at all those products that keep you looking good. Some of them may be hiding ugly secrets. Buyer beware It’s important to remember that not all the self-care products … Continued

Innovation for Good: Pure Origin and Grounds for Health

By Neil Zevnik

Pure Origin “We are passionate about people and coffee.” Drinking coffee can have many benefits beyond the obligatory buzz including lowering your chances of developing Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s, according to numerous studies. But it’s possible for coffee to contribute to spiritual and moral well-being as well as physical. Just imagine your morning “cuppa joe” … Continued

Wonderful Walks

By Leah Payne

How wonderful is walking? This long-overlooked activity isn’t just a form of exercise: it’s part of what makes us human. The truth is, walking can be whatever we want it to be: fun and exciting, relaxing and soul-nourishing, social, or even a great workout. As a bonus, it’s free and requires minimal equipment and preparation. … Continued

Gentle Green Grooming

By Daniela Ginta, MSc

Have you ever washed your dog only to have them find the most obnoxious-smelling matter to roll in soon after? One could argue it’s natural grooming at its best. Cheeky, but the divide between species when it comes to grooming is real. Their “fragrance” is our foul (reverse is also true), but is there a … Continued

Growing Local on Turtle Farm

By Nancy Coulter-Parker

Look around the produce department at any grocery store today and chances are signs for “organic” or “local” offerings are prolific in the mix of fruits and veggies. You might think, “of course they are. They always have been.” In truth, they haven’t. The USDA organic certification didn’t officially go into effect until October 2002, … Continued