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QOTD - Lily of the Desert - 05.23.2013

 QOTD: What are the various ways aloe vera can benefit skin health?Answer and you could win a prize from Lily of the Desert!To play, enter your response in the comments section...
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Kid-Friendly Dishware Not Made With Plastic

There aren’t too many parents that are ready to hand over their good everyday dishware to their babies, toddlers, or even sometimes their older kids. Visions of it flying across the room and...
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Are GMOs Hiding in Your Body Care Products?

Even though they're not labeled, you look for them in the foods you buy. You've gotten good at weeding out suspects: soy, corn or canola oil, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, maltodextrin,...
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5 Snacks That Won’t Expand Your Waistline

Snacking can often either make or break your diet. While it’s advisable to break up your daily food intake into five or six smaller meals throughout the day, depending on your lifestyle, snacking...
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2013 Farm Bill Becomes a Battleground for State GMO...

When it comes to the fight to label genetically modified foods, the 2013 Farm Bill is proving to be a battleground. The House Agriculture Committee passed an amendment to the Farm Bill on May 15...
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Researchers Link Sunlight Exposure to Lower Blood...

University of Edinburgh researchers found that exposing skin to sunlight may help reduce blood pressure, cut the risk of heart attack and stroke, and maybe even extend someone's life. The study...
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Naturally Savvy Health Brief: Benefits of Potassium,...

Consuming more potassium reduces cardiovascular risk factors and diseaseA recent study was done to see what impact potassium has on health, primarily blood pressure and cardiovascular...
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10 Best Sources for Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids that are not made in our bodies, so we must get them from our diet. There are two forms: docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA),...
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Muscle Fatigue? Recharge with Potassium!

Most individuals who maintain a healthy and balanced diet should have no trouble with their potassium levels. However, with the hectic schedules that most are forced to endure, proper nutrition...
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Is There Formaldehyde in Your Eyelash Glue?

We all want to look our best, and to do so, many women turn to eyelash extensions to get the look of stunning and voluminous lashes for special occasions or even everyday wear. It seems harmless...
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Naturally Savvy "Label Lessons" Twitter...

Are you trying to avoid harmful food additives? Want to replace junk foods with healthy alternatives for you and your family? Join Naturally Savvy health experts Andrea Donsky and Lisa Tsakos and...
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A.Vogel "Beauty Essentials: The Sequel"...

 Our previous #BeautyEssentials Twitter party was a TON of fun and super informative for everyone, so we're going to do a sequel event this Tuesday! Whether you made it to the previous event...
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Kid-Friendly Dishware Not Made With Plastic

There aren’t too many parents that are ready to hand over their good everyday dishware to their babies, toddlers, or even sometimes their older kids. Visions of it flying across the room and...
is-there-formaldehyde-in-your-eyelash-glue

Is There Formaldehyde in Your Eyelash Glue?

We all want to look our best, and to do so, many women turn to eyelash extensions to get the look of stunning and voluminous lashes for special occasions or even everyday wear. It seems harmless...
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5 Stylish Organic Baby and Kids Clothing Brands

Just because you choose a natural lifestyle for your family, certainly doesn’t mean you want to forego a stylish lifestyle as well. In the past, dressing your family in organic clothing typically...
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Robert Redford Calls For Horse Slaughter Ban

Actor Robert Redford, a well-known environmentalist, has called for a federal horse slaughter ban in a letter written for the horse organization Equine Advocates, according to Food Safety News. In...
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How to Choose Healthy Flooring for Your Home

There are many factors that come into play when choosing flooring for your home, whether you are looking to add an area rug, renovate a bathroom, or are starting from scratch.  You must...
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Fabulous PVC-Free Wallpapers

Wallpaper was not so long ago considered very passé, but it has made a huge comeback in creating some of the most coveted rooms in interior design. The only problem with wallpaper is that most of...
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The 5 Best Non-Toxic Wooden Toys for Toddlers

There is nothing more important to a parent than keeping their children healthy and safe. Toys are an essential part of a child’s development, both cognitively and socially, but the very things...
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Air Pollution May Thicken Arteries Faster

The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis and Air Pollution (MESA Air) conducted by the University of Michigan asked the question: Does exposure to air pollution increase the risk of heart disease...
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5 Affordable Organic Bedding Collections

When making an effort to make as many of the items in your life as possible free from harmful chemicals, it makes sense to start with the items that you ingest the most frequently or spend the...
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Thinking of Going Solar?

Are you looking for more sustainable energy sources to use in the home? Solar power is a viable way to reduce your carbon foot print and your monthly energy bills! So, how does one get started?...
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The Safest Bottles for Your Baby

There is no denying that breast is best when it comes to feeding your baby, but at some point it is very likely that you will have to give your baby a bottle, even if it’s filled with breast milk....
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25 Ways to Use Vinegar to Spring Clean

With the warmer days and first blooms of the year that come in spring, also comes the time to do your annual spring cleaning. Each year, millions of people use the milder weather to air out their...
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