I was all geared up to write you a post about the health benefits of sun exposure and the problems with sunscreens, when my friend Heather over at Mommypotamus came out with a wonderful six part series on that very topic. Heather has done a brilliant job exploring a surprisingly controversial topic, and I couldn’t
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Beginning Yoga: Three Lessons For The Ultra Bendy
When beginning yoga in Philadelphia in the 90’s, there were no special outfits and way fewer gurus. We got together in converted garages and living rooms wearing old clothes to sweat, breathe, and find some inner peace. It was during this time I learned how to stand up straight and quiet my mind by simply focusing on breath
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Protect Yourself From Radiation Exposure With One Commonsense Step
Worried about radiation exposure? Accidents at nuclear powder plants – like the one in Fukushima – might have you avoiding seafood from the West coast. But before you put on your radiation suit, it’s important to understand what radiation is and how it affects you. Nuclear Radiation 101 Before you put on your radiation suit, it’s important to understand what
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Cold Sore Home Remedies That Actually Work
In my acupuncture practice, I often see patients who think they are just stuck suffering through cold sores. Luckily, you can use food to support your immune system and a few select supplements for cold sore home remedies. If you’re one of the millions who struggle with cold sores, then you’ve come to recognize that characteristic tingling feeling when one
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Your 3-Minute Guide To The Best Water Filters
Willing to pass on water bottled in flimsy plastic? And completely skeeved by what may be lurking in your tap water? Me too. With bottled water and tap water out of the picture, that leaves filtered water. Because good drinking water essential for survival and health, you probably want to use one of the best water
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How To Get Rid Of Teenage Acne Without Drugs
If high school isn’t challenging enough – many teenagers must also deal with white heads, black heads, pustules, and old acne scars. While teenage acne is certainly normal, factors within your control may make it worse. This includes things like diet or finding ways to manage stress. The good news is that in spite of
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Cure Acne With These 7 Simple Remedies
Tried every ointment, cream, and cleanser to cure acne? If you’re no longer a teenager but still popping pimples, you might feel exasperated – won’t this ever end? It’s important to realize you’re not alone – adult acne is common. So are antibiotics for acne or topical agents to “dry it out.” But these methods often fall short of fixing the underlying
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Heal Back Pain Without Surgery
Looking to heal back pain? You’re not alone. On a global level, more than 80% of folks feel low back pain at some point or another. Managing back pain isn’t fun. But the prospect of corrective surgery is downright scary. Fortunately, you can probably trace your back pain to one or more of these factors —
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Magnesium Bath Soak With Essential Oils for Sore Muscles
Between my obsession for SoulCycle classes and quick home workouts like this one, plus the intensive decluttering of my home that I blame on Marie Kondo and her Magical Art of Tidying Up, my body’s been a bit sore lately. Perfect timing for this magnesium soak with essential oils for sore muscles. ~Emily Whether you’re spending a day
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A Surprising Benefit Of Sleep: Faster Weight Loss
Ah, sleep. Fluffy pillows. Smooth, cool sheets. Are you feeling me yet? If you are, the benefit of sleep isn’t lost on you. Especially if you have a little one. As it turns out, most folks are aren’t getting enough sleep (source). And the medical community has finally started to realize the benefit of sleep, noting a link
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The Truth Behind Heavy Weight Lifting For Women
I’ve written before about the dangers of CrossFit and why being too bendy is a risk for yogis, so you might assume that I’m trepidatious about heavy weight lifting too. In reality, I believe that the right exercise for you is the one that makes you feel the best. In this post, Erin dispels some
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Natural Remedies for Eczema That Actually Help
[Note from Holistic Squid: My book, The Eczema Cure, has helped thousands of kids and adults heal from eczema from the inside out. One of the most common questions I hear though, is, “What do we do about the itching in the meantime?” To answer this question, I’ve invited Jennifer Roberge, founder of The Eczema Company to
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