Jojoba wax is a natural liquid wax that never goes rancid. The wax comes from the jojoba tree (pictured), and it is antiseptic, a good lubricant, and an excellent substitute for the old formulas that …

When I started getting serious about detox I wanted to buy a very expensive ionizing foot bath product (in the $2,000 – $3,000 range), or go to a local practitioner who had one and charged …

This dish conjures up visions of Persian opulence. It was once the food of Persian kings and queens. We’ve boosted the nutrition of the traditional recipe by using brown basmati rice and by excluding the …

BACKGROUND: This kind of meditation practice has been the basis for the development of most of the saints or enlightened people throughout the ages. In modern times it has been shown to improve …

Almost all conditioners today—inexpensive, expensive, rinse-out, or leave-in—have some form of silicone in them. (Ingredients like dimethicone and cyclomethicone ending in “cone”.) These polymer compounds act as sealants, covering the hair with a …

“Nationwide, more than 100 majors, minors or certificates were created this year in energy and sustainability-focused programs at colleges big and small, says the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. That’s up …

Get rid of all your coated nonstick pots and pans. But don’t stop there. Be on the lookout for the nonstick chemical polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE), used on cookware. Watch out for “nonstick” labeling and ask if …

Many believe that the seed crisis is as urgent for the future of the planet as the threats of global warming and nuclear war. To understand it fully, we need to support open-pollinated heirloom seeds.
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It’s worth keeping track of your garbage for a few weeks. Watch what you throw away, and ask yourself if each item you are tossing could be replaced with a reusable substitute. You may see …

Getting tired of potatoes in the middle of winter? That’s where parsnips and sweet potatoes come into play. Make oven-roasted “French fries” with these winter staples. The natural sugars in both transform in the magical …