When it's warm, dog owners are outside more. Summer for pet owners means time outside in the yard beyond the occasional potty break. Long, warm afternoons and evenings mean throwing the ball for your dog and going on long walks in the neighborhood. But the potential toxins that your dog can be exposed to through those walks can result in cancer not …
Israeli Food: Complex, Vibrant, Ancient and Bright
Complex, vibrant, ancient and bright. These are the words that come to mind when thinking about Israel after my recent trip with non-profit Vibe Israel. It’s a place where so many histories and religions are woven together, often leaving their footprints in the local culture and cuisine. And when it comes to food, Israel, both modern and ancient, …
Cleaning Up the Air Inside Your Home in 5 Easy Steps
Americans spend the vast majority of their time inside their homes sleeping, eating and enjoying their family. That basically means that the home is the center point of breathing. Considering how much time is spent inside the home, the air quality inside your home can greatly impact your health - and so it's essential to start cleaning up the air …
Top 5 Reasons To Try Kombucha Tea
Kombucha, Kombucha, Kombucha! Say that three times fast and see if you can stop yourself from smiling or laughing. Although this funky, fermented tea has a funny name, it is a fount of fuel, fizz, and nutrition. Maybe you’ve heard of Kombucha Tea or maybe it is completely new to you, but either way, it is likely already on your grocery store …
What is a Twitter Party and How do I Attend One?
A twitter party is basically a live chat on Twitter using the hashtag (#) search feature to organize the conversation and encourage others to participate. For attendees, a twitter party is a fun event where you can make new friends, chat about a subject that inspires or interests you and potentially win prizes. Twitter parties are also a great …
The Top Green & Wellness Bloggers of the Year 2014
This year has seen an amazing SHIFT of cultural patterns when it comes to food and health and it's relation to our environment. People are paying closer attention to ingredients in food and consumable products AND they are purchasing less of what they don't need. These changes could not have been possible without support from wellness bloggers in …
4 Solar Energy Facts You Need to Know
When we consider sustainable living, one topic of great concern is electricity – in our digital age, there are many people who would consider living without any access to electronics devastating, myself included. The power plants that are generating the majority of our electricity in the United States uses coal combustion to generate power for our …