People know that pets have emotions, but rarely do we think of helping our pets with their emotional baggage. Perhaps, this has lots to do with the fact that we are focused on our own emotional problems and that our pets can’t verbalize how they feel.

For instance, some animals have been subjected to [...]

By: Dayna Copeland Schaef

Unless you live in a tropical location, the cold winter months inevitably mean that you’ll be sporting a pastier complexion. Some individuals embrace this look and take these chilly temps as an opportunity to flaunt their wind bitten, rosy cheeks. But, for those who crave that “just got back from Maui” [...]

By: Dayna Copeland Schaef

Anyone who has ever altered their diet to lose weight, lower their cholesterol or just to improve their overall health understands that cutting out fat is a huge factor in their success. And, there is no shortage of low fat diet plans available on the bookshelves these days. Any interested [...]

By: Dayna Copeland Schaef

Most often found in sugar laden sweets and high fat desserts, chocolate has developed a bit of a bad rap as a food that tastes ‘oh, so good,’ but one that is ‘oh, so bad,’ for your health. Some even call it a guilty pleasure, but there are many reasons [...]

By: Dayna Copeland Schaef

The Aloe Vera plant is a spiny, gelatinous shrub most famous for soothing red, blistered skin after too much fun in the sun, but it’s list of health benefits extends far beyond that. There are so many uses for this hearty botanical – from scalp treatment to arthritis relief, is [...]

By: Dayna Copeland Schaef

By now, most of us know that eating a high fat diet can cause damage to our bodies by adding extra pounds, clogging our arteries and straining our heart, among other things. But a new study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation suggests that individuals who partake in [...]

By: Dayna Copeland Schaef

With the New Year upon us and resolutions abound, many people will be trying to kick their less than healthy habits. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions that is made each year is the commitment to quit smoking. Known to be as addictive as cocaine and heroine, cigarettes [...]

There are many challenges when it comes to choosing the best makeup—especially when you want to cover fine lines and wrinkles. One of the biggest hurdles we’ve come across is finding a natural makeup that won’t looked caked on the skin (which makes wrinkles look worse). Over the years, we’ve tried lots of brands [...]

By: Dayna Copeland Schaef

It is widely understood that consuming any amount of saturated fat is bad for your health. It is considered to be one of the leading causes of heart disease and is linked to many types of cancer. Saturated fat is the kind of fat that is found most commonly in animal [...]

By: Dayna Copeland Schaef

Recently, Natural Products Network featured an article toting the benefits of producing and consuming biodynamic wines. Many of our readers responded with some great commentary and a few of their favorite biodynamic labels. Thrilled with the feedback, we wanted to continue the discussion by sharing those recommendations, and some more [...]