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Report: More Americans Gaining Weight, Eating Poorly During Recession

Wall Street Journal | JENNIFER WATERS | Posted 10.31.2009 | Living


In an online survey this summer of 1,200 people about food affordability, conducted by food-industry research firm Technomic, 70% of respondents said ...

What's The Best Lubricant? 10 Natural Lubes To Bring Home (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Jess Kapadia | Posted 11.30.2009 | Living


You sip antioxidant drinks, practice yoga, and make sure your body and skin care products are paraben-free. But your love zone is asking, "what about ...

Do 'Natural' And 'Botanical' Mean Safer?

Los Angeles Times | Rosie Mestel | Posted 11.24.2009 | Living


Containing substances such as neem tree oil and leaf or bark extract, cinnamon oil, chamomile and calendula, these products may indeed send Johnny or ...

13 Natural Hangover Cures: Quick Remedies Or False Hope? (PHOTOS) (POLL)

Huffington Post | Michael Macher | Posted 11.23.2009 | Living


Hangovers happen to the very best of us. We all know the familiar story: the evening starts off innocently enough--you go to a party to unwind after a...

Homeopathy: Arnica Relieves Pain

nytimes.com | Anahad O'Connor | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living


Arnica Montana, a plant native to mountainous areas of Europe and North America, has been used for centuries to treat a variety of pain....

Melon Compound 'Reduces Stress'

BBC NEWS | Posted 11.15.2009 | Living


Scientists may have uncovered a natural way to combat stress - eat a melon. The key ingredient is an enzyme called superoxide dismutase, thought to ha...

Natural Cures Women Should Know

health.com | Posted 11.14.2009 | Living


Because women are the biggest users of supplements, it's critical that they know which ones really work. To make safe and effective buys, try this age...

Ani Phyo launches Raw Vegan Ready Mixes!

Ani Phyo | Posted 06.28.2009 | Living


Ani Phyo

Move over Betty Crocker and Aunt Jamaima! Here comes Ani's Ready Mixes!

Why Can't Women Sleep? Part II: How to Sleep Well on Sunday Night

Sharon Glassman | Posted 06.10.2009 | Living


Sharon Glassman

To counter daytime sleepiness, Dr. Ash prescribes 20 minutes of direct sunlight - a prescription one can heed during the workweek by packing a happy trail mix and eating one's lunch outdoors.

5 Secrets Conventional Cleaning Product Manufacturers Don't Want You to Know

Christopher Gavigan | Posted 05.30.2009 | Green


Christopher Gavigan

These products were meant for use all over the house. If they were as toxic as their labels implied, why were we using them where we ate, bathed, slept and played?

Secrets to Avoiding Winter Flu Blues

Anne Dunev | Posted 03.01.2009 | Living


Anne Dunev

Studies indicate it is not the cold of winter that causes an increase in flu, but the lowered humidity.

Green Isn't So Fringe After All

Deirdre Imus | Posted 02.28.2009 | Green


Deirdre Imus

We have finally come to the crossroad where patriotism and environmental responsibility intersect. As a new administration comes into power, a new environmental agenda is on the horizon.

Ani Phyo's Raw Food Thai Kelp Noodles

Ani Phyo | Posted 12.26.2008 | Style


Ani Phyo

Watch Ani Phyo make Pad Thai inspired noodles on YouTube. You can also watch it on the new VegNews Magazine website. For the recipe, please visi...

Superfood Shake

Ani Phyo | Posted 11.07.2008 | Style


Ani Phyo

This is the 2nd of 5 webisodes I shot for the Virtual Channel Network. I will show you a great protein powerhouse smoothie recipe that's super fast and easy to make.

What Does "Natural" Mean To The FDA?

Gourmet | Barry Estabrook | Posted 09.20.2008 | Green


Ready for a back-to-school pop quiz? Here goes: How does the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) define the word "natural" for food products? Actuall...