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...

 Is everyone you know coming down with a variety of viruses this spring? We noticed too! Your practitioner can recommend herbal combinations suitable ...

The season is turning - can’t you smell it!? Scent is one of the most distinguishing features of the natural world, and we’re wired to respond to it. ...

Beans are having a moment. It seems silly to say that, when legumes have been a staple in human diets for more than 10 000 years. But at least accordi...