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Vaccination is ranked as one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the last century and is the number 1 contribution to decreased global morbidity and mortality, according to Yvonne A. Maldonado, M.D., Stanford University Medical School, Palo Alto,…Read More

Confusion began surfacing on social networks two weeks ago as newsfeeds were flooded with videos of people dumping ice water on their heads. Everyone questioned the purpose of this strange trend, but now it is well known that this viral…Read More

We all need iron in our diets. Whether it’s from red meat, leafy greens, or specifically made iron enriched granola bars-we have to get it somehow. There are a ton of individuals out there that suffer from iron deficiencies, but…Read More

1. Choose an eco-friendly DIY. Try at home teeth whitening, floral face wash, recycled tin can lanterns, or my favorite— orange candles! 2. Picnic in the park. A great way to relieve stress and savor some summer is to retreat…Read More

A few times a year I go into home improvement mode. Usually it’s triggered by seasonal shifts (new storage solutions for winter clothes!) or the occasional curtain rod breaking over my head in the middle of the night (new window…Read More

We all have those items in our closet that can’t be put in a conventional washing machine. The cashmere sweater, that silk shirt, they all need to be taken to a dry cleaner to be cleaned properly. What’s the “Perc?”…Read More

Smoothies are a quick, easy and delicious way to give your body the nutrients that it needs to get through the day. Whether you like blending up a healthy breakfast smoothie or a post-workout snack, we’ve put together 10 secret…Read More

Each month we ask a new eco-maven 18 questions about his or her life, occupation and advice for other like-minded people. This month we connected with the lovely and very talented, Alysia Reiner. Alysia is an award winning actress, producer,…Read More

A peanut butter and jelly sandwich has traditionally been a staple in a children’s diet, but this typical lunch can cause a life threatening reaction, reported the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Arlington Heights, Illinois. A peanut allergy…Read More

Reduce, reuse, and recycle. These 3 terms go hand in hand, but do we really know their impact, or how to do them? How to Reduce: Cutting down on waste. To reduce is the act of making/using a smaller amount…Read More