The Story of Cosmetics examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. It reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer … Read more
“Eat, Pray, Love” Author Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses — and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person “being” a genius, all of us “have” a genius. It’s a funny, personal and surprisingly moving … Read more
Listen to Dennis Prager as he explains that happiness comes from focusing on the tiles you have, not the one that is … Read more
1. Have a mind that is open to everything and attached to nothing
2. Don’t die with your music still in you
3. You can’t give away what you don’t have
4. Embrace silence
5. Give up your personal … Read more
Originally, castile soap was an olive oil based soap made in the Castile region of Spain. Today, “castile” refers to any soap that is made from vegetable oil rather than animal fat and synthetic substances. Liquid castile soap is natural, biodegradable, and versatile product with numerous effective applications. I know 12 great uses for castile soap, are there any I missed? I would love to hear your … Read more
Cambridge researcher Aubrey de Grey argues that aging is merely a disease – and a curable one at that. Humans age in seven basic ways, he says, all of which can be … Read more
Nearly half of Americans use at least one social networking site, should we be worried? Increasingly children are raised in front of television and computer screens. What are the effects that this can have on brain development? Do websites like Twitter and Facebook contribute to a culture of short term … Read more
Dean Ornish talks about simple, low-tech and low-cost ways to take advantage of the body’s natural desire to heal itself.
Dean Ornish wants you to live longer, and have more fun while you’re at it. He’s one of the leading voices in the medical community promoting a balanced, holistic approach to health, and proving that it … Read more
Do you know that manufacturers can put practically any chemical they want into skin care and hair care products, even if it is a hazardous chemical listed in the RTECS database of toxicity and even if it is considered a toxic waste chemical by the EPA? 90 percent of the ingredients in these products have not been assessed for safety by the government or even by the cosmetics industry’s own safety panel. The FDA allows all sorts of chemicals to be used in these products, including … Read more
Dr. Arthur Agatston is the inventor of the famous South Beach Diet and national bestselling author. Dr.Agatston discusses aggressive prevention that he believes stops heart attacks and strokes. He also discusses why … Read more
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