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
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
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
In a study in 1967, Dr. Thomas H. Holmes and Dr. Richard H. Rahe created a stress scale. They examined the stress created by experiences ranging from the death of a spouse to getting a traffic ticket. By adding “life change units” that apply to events in the past year of your life, you can predict the likelihood of stress related … Read more
Studies show assumptions about women and leadership are often wrong…
1. With better education, better jobs, and better pay, women today are happier and more fulfilled than they were 40 years ago. Actually, the opposite is true. Surveys of more than 1.3 million men and women reveal that women today are less happy relative to where they were 40 years ago, and relative to men. … Read more
In the modern society, child depression has become a reality and cannot be shrugged off easily. The problem exists and should be tackled with a bold face rather than turning the proverbial blind eye. Competition today is felt by children and adults alike. While an adult may worry about performance and pay packets and appraisals, children face the pressure of parental expectations in terms of good grades and performance in … Read more
Kids are gonna snack- but snacks don’t have to be junk food. Author and dietician Elizabeth Somer has great ideas to help you get your kids to eat healthy … Read more
We all know that obesity can increase the possibility of certain serious diseases significantly. And many times the seeds of obesity are sown in childhood since childhood obesity is understood to carry into adulthood. But that is not the only concern that exists with regards to childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is also the cause behind various diseases that are being reported in children and … Read more
