Category Health

Eye on Ingredients: Silicon vs. Silicone

How do we know if we want to see silicon (…or wait a minute, is it silicone?) on the back

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Let’s Talk: Anti-inflammatory Foods — What are they? And why should you be eating more of them?

The modern western diet has profoundly contributed to the rise of inflammatory conditions in our society. Our growing appetite towards

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Eye on Ingredients: Curcuma

Do you already know how incredibly healthy curcuma is? At first, I was only familiar with the spice as the

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Health & Beauty on the Road: 6 Essential Travel Tips

The true beauty of travelling? Getting out of your comfort zone. But without access to your regular yoga class and

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Let’s Talk: Indoor Air Quality

Picture this: You’re sitting at work, you can’t concentrate, and you begin to notice a slight headache… then a colleague

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Toxic Bath Bombs Away! — A Healthier DIY Alternative

There’s nothing better than a relaxing warm bath at the end of a long day, and what better way to

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Let’s Talk: Greenwashing — Don’t let the marketers fool you

If you’re like me, you’ve probably fooled by greenwashing before: when you’re strolling through the aisles of your local market,

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Let’s Talk: Gut Health — A Simple 2-Step Process to a Healthier Gut ASAP

Digestive well-being is a global obsession, and a lot of the hype surrounding it is concerning bacteria. Your gut is

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Conventional Glitter: The Secret Environmental Killer

Glitter: as innocent and playful as just about anything can be. It’s fairy dust right? Or unicorn vomit? Or space

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No Bake Chocolate Granola Bars: Marleen’s November Recipe

Sometimes you need a snack that is seriously satisfying. A couple of bites that will keep you full and nourished,

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Eye on Ingredients: St. John’s Wort and Photosensitivity

How do we know if we want to see a certain ingredient on the back of our product’s label? In

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Top 5 Reasons You (and Your Vagina) Will Love a Menstrual Cup

A significant portion of the world’s population is menstruating as you read this. For most of those experiencing menstruation, the

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An Omnivore Goes Vegan for a Week

I never ever ever even thought about becoming a vegan, cheese-lover that I am. I was a vegetarian for a

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How to Get Vitamin D from the Sun without the Damage

Vitamin D and sun protection are equally important for the body. Yet, for the vast majority it’s a grey zone

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Should you opt for “paraben free” products?

I’m seeing more and more “paraben free” being promoted on personal care labels. So, like many people, you too may

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Office Health Hacks: Yoga At Your Desk

When you work in an office, staring at a computer all day long can quickly make you forget about your

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Eye on Ingredients: Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)

How do we know if we want to see a certain ingredient on the back of our product’s label? In

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Creating a balanced pH for glowing skin

Balancing your pH level for beautiful radiant skin isn’t so much about outer health than it is about inner health.

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How your emotions reflect in your skin

Your skin has its own emotional life. It comes in contact with every act of love, hardship, laugher, play and

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D.I.Y. 3 Ingredient Natural Shaving Cream Recipe

It’s always better to shave using a soothing cream of some sort. Your skin is super sensitive and going straight

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