Some people are nervous about taking a shark cartilage supplement because they’re unsure about its safety and sourcing. But as with all dietary supplements, not all shark cartilage is created equal. So how can you be sure that your shark cartilage is pure, ethically sourced, and not contaminated with fillers and chemicals? Sharks gained popularity…
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Turning Healthy Habits Into Family Routines
We all know that family in town who seems to have it all figured out. They go running together (sometimes in matching sweatsuits), take vacations hiking the mountains together, and shop for organic produce together. A little bit of genetics and a lot of good habits go a long way when it comes to staying…
Preventing Pet Baldness
You aren’t the only one losing hair with each birthday that ticks by! Have you noticed your dog’s hair thinning out a bit lately too? Hair loss, also known as alopecia, in dogs can result from a variety of health conditions, nutritional deficiencies, and environmental conditions. If you’re just starting to notice that Fluffy or…
Natural ways to alleviate back pain
You don’t have to be a grandma or a grandpa to suffer from back pain. In fact, the National Institutes of Health estimates that more than 80% of Americans will suffer from a back injury during their lifetimes. Since the human spine is made up of a complicated array of vertebrae, discs, joints, and muscles,…
Healing Wounds with Mother Nature
It happens to all of us. You slice your finger while cutting an onion, scrape your knee on the tripping over a curb, or pop a blister on your toe from wearing those uncomfortable shoes. Since your skin is your body’s largest organ and plays such a prominent role in keeping you healthy occasional reminders…
Seaweed Part IV – applying to itchy bites by Richard Lentz
On a recent dive trip to film underwater critters in Lembeh Straits, Indonesia I had another bout with itching skin, as a result of numerous bites. It seems that my poor skin is under attack no matter how hard I try to take precautions. This area of Indonesia has malaria, dengue fever, and a host…
Diaper Rash Treatments You Can Trust
Babies and chemicals should very rarely mix. No one has to tell you that your baby’s skin is incredibly sensitive, and you’ll never know how he or she will react to chemical-based medications until you try them. Diaper rash is so common among babies, but that doesn’t make it any less troublesome or uncomfortable. Fortunately,…
Fighting Acne Without Harsh Chemicals or Scary Pills
Acne is an embarrassing and burdensome condition that makes teenagers, as well as many people in their 20s, 30s, and beyond, feel like they don’t have control over their own bodies. Consulting a dermatologist and pumping the body full of antibiotics is often the first instinct for people struggling with acne. If you’re already trying…
Protecting Your Dog’s Skin, Like It’s Your Own
Just because your dog is covered in fluffy fur doesn’t mean that she doesn’t have serious skin issues underneath. Perhaps you’ve been experimenting with all-natural home remedies for your own minor ailments. But did you know that you can often treat your dog with very similar remedies as well? You might be surprised to learn…
Natural Remedies for Pediatric Earaches
Ear infections are one of the most common illnesses that children between three months and seven years suffer from. When many parents hear the word, “infection,” they run to the doctor begging for antibiotics. However, most ear infections get better without antibiotics, and recurrent ear infections are often due to repeated antibiotic use. So how…