Healthy Food = Beautiful Skin

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You are what you eat, from your head to your feet. Here are the best foods you can eat that is not only good for your health, but great for your … Read more



Dean Ornish and Deepak Chopra at TEDMED 2009

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Dean and Deepak provide independent viewpoints on ways that everyone can be healthier and … Read more



The Story of Cosmetics (2010)

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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



How to Use Liquid Castile Soap

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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



Aubrey de Grey says we can avoid aging

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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



Dean Ornish on healing

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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



14 Toxic chemicals to avoid in skin care and hair care products (including organic!)

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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



The South Beach Diet

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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



Office workout routine: 14 simple and effective exercises you can do at your desk

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The majority of us spend most of our day in the office. Sitting for prolonged periods can lead to excess fat storage, weaken muscles, neck and back problems, a depressed mood, and a lack of energy. You may not want to turn your office into a mini gym, but there are exercises you can do sitting at your … Read more



Silicon LED tattoos can turn you into a billboard

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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are working on LED tattoos. These are flexible thin silicon electronic circuits on silk substrates that can make your skin a screen. The circuits are just about 1 millimeter long and 250 nanometers thick. The silk keeps … Read more