Did you know that acupuncture and herbs can help prevent colds and flu? We all experience increased susceptibility to colds at the change of seasons. If you look around your workplace at this time of year, you can see how many colds are going around. We have come to believe that nothing can be done, <... >

                When the idea of sleep sounds more like wishful thinking than fact, it’s a good indicator that you’re probably not getting enough of it. Even though many people view a good night’s rest as a luxury, it is actually as important as protecting your skin from the sun or drinking eight ounces <... >

“And she was fayr as is the rose in May” – Geoffrey Chaucer, The Legend of Good Women, Cleopatra. When I came to Massachusetts to do my M.A. in Chaucerian Literature, two things struck me. One, I really had to study — and two, Asian women (in particular my Medievalist professor), have the best skin <... >

Before I tell you about one of the best Ayurvedic lines on the market today, let me give you a quick Ayurveda 101. This way you’ll get a deeper understanding of just how steeped in history it is. Ayurveda, the Sanskrit word meaning “life science,” is the oldest system of holistic medical knowledge based on <... >

    An online ad for KAMA Miraculous Fluid promises “new skin in 21 days”. If you can get a “new” skin in this number of days, I wonder how many days it would to take to get an “old” skin…20? Regardless, KAMA Ayurvedic is a new skincare line that does offer something new: a unique <... >

As I pack my bags to head East (Seoul, Korea), I’m proud to introduce a new contributor who’s an expert in Chinese medicine, acupuncture and a lot of other forms of therapy you may not already know of. Say hello to Janet Humphrey, M.S., L.Ac. Janet’s not only my “GP,” she’s a Licensed Acupuncturist and <... >

Who: My Family Farm What: Cookies and Crackers that contain: No Artificial Colors, Flavors or Preservatives No Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fat) and never did Are Certified Organic and/or All Natural Are Kosher Certified Are Healthy Snack Alternatives Why: Their mission is “Baking the world a better place”. By donating their net profits from the sale <... >

You’ve never liked needles. You don’t believe they could help you in any way, yet you know someone who swears by them. Maybe it’s time to put that fear aside and look at acupuncture as a form of treatment. Something everyone including you could benefit from. So here’s everything you need to know about acupuncture. <... >

When Oprah declares a product to be the #1 super food, the world takes notice. Recently, “the day time diva” revealed what we nature-loving foodies have known for quite some time: acai berries rock. An antioxidant and omega fat rich berry that grows wild on palm trees in the Brazilian Amazon rain forest, it is considered to <... >

A few years back I was on a cleaning campaign that involved cleaning bathrooms with vinegar. I went to visit my sister in London and while she was at work, I worked on her entire bathroom: the tub, sink, faucets, everything with white vinegar and toothpaste. The place gleamed and I was thrilled with the <... >

I have a Sunday ritual I like to call Spa Night. It’s the one night a week I try to stay in and reenergize myself before the big week of work begins all over again. The evening usually starts with an at-home yoga or Pilates class, followed by a bath, facial, and hair mask, plus <... >

Recently, at an all-natural store I realized not only how much I love the aroma of essential oils, but how little I know about how to use them. So I asked a professional. Here’s what she told me. It’s a great cheat sheet every time you want to buy or use an essential oil. Know <... >

Do you know how lucky you are? Seriously, do you have any clue how gosh-darned fortunate you are to have a skincare guru like Dr. Pratima Raichur right here in your own city everyday? I recently made a visit to her new Soho digs on Greene between Prince and Spring. (see the Spa section for <... >

“Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food” – Hippocrates, Father of Medicine 460-377 BC I’m over summer. I mean it’s almost August and the back to school ads are already popping up. Plus the thought of winter woolies and wearing cool knee- high boots isn’t so bad. But before we <... >

I don’t use soap often. I don’t know why, but as a child it always left my skin dry and taut. Not that I didn’t love the shape, fragrance and feel of soap bars. I always remember Bromley’s lemon bars our mum would put in the “good” bathroom for visitors. But I never used it <... >

As an all natural girl, I have never fallen victim to “pout envy.” Those bee-stung, Angelina-esque bouches that women are willing to get injections for just don’t move me to try plumping up my own pucker. My philosophy is: we should be a little more concerned with treating what we already have right and be <... >

No time for a healthy breakfast? Puh-leeze! Once you check out these smoothie recipes, you can never make that excuse again. Not only are most of these ingredients considered “super foods,” meaning they are jam packed with mega vitamins, antioxidants and even healing properties, but they also taste amazing. And let’s face it ladies, that’s <... >

1. Ask your utility company for a home energy audit to find out where your home is poorly insulated or energy-inefficient. 2. Run your dishwasher only when you have a full load. Use the energy savings setting to dry the dishes. Don’t use heat when drying. 3. Wash clothes in warm or cold water, not <... >

If you haven’t had a chance to see Al Gore’s brilliant “Inconvenient Truth” yet, take my Global Warming IQ test and see just how much or how little you really know about this hot topic. Then once you’ve tallied up your GW IQ score (no cheating), check my list of 12 simple things you can <... >

My dear readers, do you realize we are just about the only country that does not routinely use our own bags when food shopping? It’s such a shame, isn’t it, especially when ECOBags has given us the fabulous, fashionable and functional String Market Bags. Made of certified organic cotton and available in an array of <... >