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There’s little better than fresh lavender, whether as an essential oil, an herb for cooking, in a fresh bouquet, or, my personal favorite, growing abundantly on a local farm.

Popeye had it all figured out: spinach makes you strong and healthy, equipped to tackle the day. Readily available all year round, this accessible and affordable green leafy vegetable, a member of the amaranthaceae family, is a durable and nutritious addition to almost any meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even as an afternoon snack. While spinach may not always top the charts as a superfood, it warrants a place at the table.

Nourishing your skin from the inside out makes sense, but few of us use this in practice. It’s easy to slap on drugstore sunscreen and spend hours outside but there are unseen, and often unacknowledged, dangers in conventional sunscreen. Protecting yourself from ultraviolet radiation is important in avoiding sunburns, sunspots, wrinkles, and dry, peeling skin, but some unprotected sunshine is also needed for optimal absorption of vitamin D.

Manicures are always fun but going to a nail salon can expose you to a lot of toxins. Nail salons are not known for their air quality: Every time you step foot into one, you could be inhaling a number of chemicals suspected of causing cancer and birth defects. Not exactly comforting news in a place that's supposed to promote relaxation. Instead of risking your health, why not try giving yourself a natural manicure?

To put your game face on, stop with the off-the-shelf face wash and try these one-ingredient all natural and organic cleansers instead…

July 7 is World Chocolate Day—so here’s how you can incorporate this delicious and decadent treat for better health, happiness, and beauty…

An “infused oil” is a vegetable oil in which herbs, spices, or plant resins have been infused.  They’re fun to make and immensely useful.  First, let’s look at uses, then how to make an oil, and finally, I’ll share some of my favorite oils.

Dandelions aren't just weeds growing in your backyard. They can be used to make a lot of different products, from salves to tea. So if you see them growing in your backyard, don't toss them in the garbage or mow them over! Pick them and salvage them for later. Here are four ways to use dandelion flowers.

Finger limes are a member of the family Rutaceae, commonly known as the Rue family of the genus Microcitrus Swingle or microcitrus P and contains two species Australian finger limes and Australian round limes.

With plenty of naysayers and believers, what is the truth about the benefits or harm of the ubiquitous talcum powder we so love to use?