I am soon to go to Hanoi and was reading about the city in preparation. Why is rice wine so popular in Hanoi you might ask? And why do mostly men drink it? Because the …

I first learned in Jeanne Rose’s Herbal Body Book that thick, oily skin creams could suffocate the skin and clog pores. This was news to me, since I had used thick creams for my dry …

One of the more popular questions I get asked when on the Martha Stewart Whole Living sirius radio cleaning call-in that I do once a month, is what is the healthiest way to add a …

The Living Matrix is developing a big buzz in spiritual healing circles.
The Living Matrix movie is a documentary that challenges conventional medicine to expand its understanding of human biology. The film uncovers evidence-based research in …

Just released from National Geographic! Written in Water: A Message for the Future comprises a collection of essays authored by heroes and leaders in the field of water solutions and innovations—a broad range of people …

Try these Caribbean tacos, rich with spicy black beans and a topping of fried lemon and a sliced mango. A perfect way to brighten up the winter.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons peanut oil
2 lemons, rinsed and sliced very …

Here are two superstars of prevention for viral and bacterial infections, and they are considered safe to ingest. Some essential oils, while highly antiviral, may not be suitable for ingestion.
Wild Oregano Oil and Olive …

Here is a healthy smoothie for The Great Earth Day Smoothie Contest! We love this as a late afternoon pick-me-up or as a “dessert” after dinner. The key to this is that it is easy …

I write this in mid-winter, at a time when my feet have been bundled up in socks for months. In under two weeks I am going to be wearing sandals, as I am off to …

The frog does not drink up the pond in which it lives.
—Chinese proverb