People often have questions about the safety of herbs and supplements, and rightly so. Being an informed and assertive consumer is only growing more i...

We originally sent a version of this article in 2022 before the midterm elections, and with the upcoming enormously important election on November 5, ...

Life is easier when you ‘go with the flow.’ But what is ‘the flow’ and how can I go with it!? Find out in the new class series from Energy Matters, ‘S...

In Victorian times, bakers used cheap plaster dust instead of flour, arsenic dye gave clothing a beautiful - and deadly - green color, and opium and c...

A few weeks ago we shared some tips on staying hydrated in the summer, suggesting a few beverage options including electrolyte powders. Premade powder...

Medical dehydration is a serious situation, and can be caused by fluid loss due to overheating, vigorous exercise, or illnesses like food poisoning or...

Most of us have been trained to immediately slap an ice pack on a twisted ankle or other acute injury. There’s even a handy acronym to help you rememb...

If you’d like to explore aromatherapy, all our single essential oils, therapeutic blends and other fragrant products are 15% off until June 20, 2024. ...

We shared a version of this email last spring, but since allergies are back every year (and for longer!) it was time to share it again! If you’d like ...

As a new resident of California in 2002, I remember the panic I felt when first reading a sign on a parking garage wall that said: “chemicals in this ...

Bitterness gets a bad name! Bitter is one of the five flavors human tongues can detect, along with sweet, salty, umami or savory, and sour. Being able...

 As Spring arrives in the Bay Area, with longer days and (maybe) less winter rain, it’s a great time to change up your skin care routine. Our skin bec...