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The Life Out Loud: Bubbling Over With Good Health

MeiMei Fox | Posted 05.23.2013 | Small Business
MeiMei Fox

A lifelong athlete, Steven Kessler always had appreciated the importance of honoring your body by eating whole foods and exercising. Then ten years ago, while working in sales for a natural vitamin company, he met a guy named Eric Schnell.

Top 5 Made in the USA Wellness Products for Mommy, Daddy & Baby!

Gary Osborne | Posted 03.18.2013 | Parents
Gary Osborne

What better way to take it easy and promote family wellness than with these exquisite products that soothe mind, body and spirit? These versatile prod...

Organic Brands From Australia Making Inroads in the U.S. Market

Jure Klepic | Posted 01.14.2013 | Business
Jure Klepic

Marketing organic products is a rapidly-growing trend in the U.S., but one of the up and coming players might surprise you -- the Australians. Once th...

Organic Vs. Non-Organic Produce, From Joy Bauer (WATCH)

Posted 12.16.2012 | MarloThomas

Is it really necessary to buy organic produce? Joy Bauer, health and nutrition expert, insisted that if you cannot afford organic produce, you should ...

MOMPRENEURS: Basketball Coach Now Winning In Bath & Body Biz

Sandy Abrams | Posted 11.28.2012 | Small Business
Sandy Abrams

Ayo Hart has been coaching high school basketball for eighteen years but now she's showing a softer side with the launch of her Dolphin Organics bath and body line.

Smart Shopping for Organic Food

Women & Co | Posted 08.13.2012 | Green
Women & Co

Although organic food has been touted as more nutritious and better for the environment, it is often (and justifiably) perceived as more expensive than its non-organic counterparts. But there are ways to save and stretch your organic dollar.

Poisonous Perfume? Revealing the Dangers of Fragrance

Hillary Peterson | Posted 05.22.2012 | Healthy Living
Hillary Peterson

While many "walk for a cure," which I do think is worthwhile, I will also speak out for a more intelligent approach to manufacturing, which should include the exclusion of synthetic fragrance in all products.

The Life Out Loud: Change Starts With Your Underwear

MeiMei Fox | Posted 04.09.2012 | Impact
MeiMei Fox

When Jeff started his MBA program at UC Berkeley in 2006, he went in as "The Underwear Guy," telling everyone about his plans. Some people dismissed him as weird, whereas others supported his vision. He met his business partner Jason Kibbey.

8 Steps For A Healthier, Greener Home In 2012

Beth Greer | Posted 03.12.2012 | Healthy Living
Beth Greer

Your health starts in your home. If you want to get healthy and stay healthy in 2012, begin by taking eight small steps to make your home toxin-free.

Dozens Sued Over Mislabeling Of 'Organic' Products

2011-03-16-Screenshot20110316at9.39.25AM.jpeg | Joanna Lin | Posted 08.20.2011 | Los Angeles

Story courtesy of California Watch by Joanna Lin Dozens of shampoos, lotions and other personal care products are labeled "organic" even though th...

Skin Care: It Doesn't Have to be Hazardous

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 07.11.2011 | Style
Marcia G. Yerman

For a month, I sampled three different skin care lines that have no toxic chemicals. All of them are rated at the Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database, have signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and are listed in the PETA "cruelty-free" shopping guide.

A Conservative's Case for Farmers' Markets

Danielle Crittenden | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Danielle Crittenden

The minute you purchase an organic apple, you are suddenly lumped among NPR-listening, NYT's crossword-puzzle-doing, out-of-touch-with-the-common-man liberals.

The Green Light Intiative at the Natural Products Expo

Nancy Chuda | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
Nancy Chuda

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Eight Green Myths Debunked; Five Green Products to Watch

Kate Kelly | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
Kate Kelly

Fact: No product can be truly "green" since all products use resources and create waste, but products can be "greener," denoting a continuum toward sustainability.

USDA Asked To Decide If Organic Means Outdoor

AP | DAVID MERCER | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When the doors to the hen house open, the 14,000 chickens on Edwin Blosser's organic egg farm make a mad dash for the pasture ...

A Visit to My Kitchen: Erin Ely of ElyOrganics.com

Maria Rodale | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
Maria Rodale

Erin Ely is in my kitchen today, talking about her organic lifestyle, a hearty and warm favorite go-to meal, and her media obsession. Erin Ely is an ...

Are Organic Beauty Products Worth The Price?

LearnVest Living | Emily Note | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living

From food to clothing to beauty products, everyone we know is going organic. While the all-natural aspect is admittedly enticing, we're a bit put off ...

Don't Just Be Pretty: Have a Smart Beauty Routine

Maria Rodale | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Maria Rodale

By guest Blogger Charmaine Leah, host of the video blog Glamology and founder of beauty eco-boutique Mint & Berry. Many of us don't give a second tho...

Going Fair Trade

David Bronner | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
David Bronner

The fair trade movement had initially emerged around coffee, cocoa and tea, major commodities whose producers globally routinely suffered from major price fluctuations and exploitative trading practices.

What Does 'Organic' Actually Mean?

Robyn O'Brien | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Robyn O'Brien

Because the U.S. lags behind other developed countries when it comes to food safety, understanding label claims can often be a challenge for even the savviest shopper!

We Get What We Think About - Day Three

Esmeralda Williamson-Noble | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Esmeralda Williamson-Noble

Ok, from studying the Law of Attraction I understand that there is more to it than getting a car, or a million bucks. No, the Law of Attraction gove...

Blueberries and Kale Placed on Most Toxic List

Dr. Walter Crinnion | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Dr. Walter Crinnion

The classics that have been on the most toxic list for the last decade are still on there. But this year, two new ones made it onto the list: blueberries and kale.

Weekend Special: Top 10 Green Things To Do in L.A.

Posted 05.25.2011 | Los Angeles

The YDT co-founders know what's up in Los Angeles, and now they're telling us what's green. Check out their weekend guide for ten new ways to explore...

Organic Foods: Are They Worth All The Hype?

Joanna Dolgoff, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Joanna Dolgoff, M.D.

"Organic" products and organic foods have become a buzzing topic as of lately. Not surprisingly, consumers are often confused as to what organic really means.

Mark Lilly, Farm To Family Delivers Fresh Produce To Virginia Families

Tonic | Katherine Gustafson | Posted 05.25.2011 | Impact

Mark Lilly of Farm to Family brings fresh produce to people all over central Virginia, and in the process aims to transform the American food landscap...