The folks at Beauty Forte were kind enough to send me a sample of their natural, chemical free, mineral sunscreen. I’m glad they did since it has become my sunscreen of choice to use on my face and decolletage this summer. Not only is the Beauty Forte sunscreen not greasy, it doesn’t leave annoying white […]
Living Naturally
Natural Mosquito and Insect Repellent Options
I know that DEET is the party-line for a recommended ingredient in insect repellent, especially in the fear of mosquito-borne West Nile virus, but it is so toxic that I shudder to consider putting it on my skin. What you may not know, is that there are alternatives to using this toxic chemical that may […]
Natural Electrolyte Replacement Fluid: Coconut Water
My 7-year old daughter has always been susceptible to cramping in her legs and arms when she is dehydrated and her electrolytes are off. Last night, after spending a weekend in the sun at altitude in the mountains, she complained of cramping in her forearm and I realized she needed some electrolyte replacement therapy. After […]
Popcorn is Never a GMO
At the Seeds of Doubt conference recently, Jeffery Smith, executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology and GMO expert, assured us that even though almost 90% of the corn grown and eaten in this country is GMO corn, popcorn comes from a different seed and has not been genetically modified. So, while you should […]
A Fight MS with Food Case Study: Marion P.
Marion P. is a 65-year old active married woman. She experienced MS symptoms since the age of 24 but was not diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis until she was 63. A busy, successful business owner with a quick brain, Marion and her husband divide their time between their winter and summer homes. In March of […]
