While attending Natural Products Expo East 2018 in Baltimore, many botanical products were the hot topics for discussion. With over 29,000 health industry attendees and thousands of exhibitors, Expo East offered a wealth of information. It offered a preview of the natural products industry and access to many experienced experts. My attention was drawn to [...]
What have you heard about CBD and hemp in natural products for beauty and health? As a background reference, commercial hemp is an agricultural crop that has been cultivated for many thousands of years. CBD refers to a phyto-compound found in commercial hemp plants commonly called cannabidiol and used in many natural products to enhance [...]
Did you know that most common deodorants and antiperspirants are considered health hazards? Most deodorants contain harmful synthetic chemical compounds that can harm our health over a lifetime of use. Especially concerning are the aluminum chlorhydrate, artificial fragrances, and petroleum products which have been shown to be health hazards. Therefore one of my key checklist [...]
Do you believe schools should serve organic beverages and food to our children? If your family and friends serve organic foods the logical conclusion is yes... because organic is better for our children's health, learning and well-being. Take a moment to think about the beverages and foods served to children while they are at school and [...]
What do you know about the benefits of effective microorganisms? Very few people have heard much if any about this topic so today’s post will share 7 ways effective microorganisms can help us. How aware are you regarding bacteria, effective microorganisms, fungi and virus being key catalysts for our long-term health and well being? We [...]
Do you carry a DIY basic travel first aid kit or do you hope others will take care of you when you need first aid? You would be surprised how many times while traveling I see someone in need of basic first aid without even having a first aid kit available. As more people are [...]
What do you and your family do to protect against biting bugs? Do you rely on insect repellents with harmful DEET and other toxic ingredients? If you are concerned and worried about chiggers, fleas, gnats, mosquitoes, ticks and other biting bugs causing annoyance, irritation and health issues this post is for you. With summer in [...]
What have you heard or read about the benefits of fasting to help promote improved health, longevity and vitality? Unfortunately most people are not very familiar with the concept of calorie restrction which includes the proven principles of fasting, intermittent fasting and time restricted eating. Common sense suggests supporting all of our cells, glands, organs [...]
Returning from tropical Belize last weekend and Galveston Island, Texas Memorial weekend motivated me to research, think and write this blog on the best options to prevent and protect against skin sun damage. Seeing people marinading their skin with chemicals and then baking and burning from too much fun in the sun motivated me to [...]
How well do you understand your stem cells and ways to nourish and support them? Many people are beginning to learn about stem cells for repair and replacement of injured tissues but most have not been thinking about better care for the ones they currently have. This can couse them to deplete faster. Unfortunately most [...]
