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The Natural Gardener: Bio Green Lawn Care
Guest blogger Jenn Leonard shares her experience with natural lawn nutrition service, Bio Green.
Pet-Friendly Lawns and Gardens
Popular fertilizers and mulches can be dangerous to our furry family members. Editorial intern Amanda Thompson discusses ways to make sure your lawn and garden are pet-friendly.
Winter Tips from the Professional Landcare Network
Protect plants, trees and shrubs during the winter season with these tips from the Professional Landcare Network.
Journey Toward Healthy Hair: Verikira Naturals
Verikira Naturals is a Vegan Cosmetics Organization certified-company that pledges never to use synthetic fragrances, animal byproducts and unnecessary chemicals. What more could you ask for in a beauty brand? Oh yea – it donates 10 percent of its Pink Grapefruit Collection proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation all year long.
Find Your Green Job: Great Green Careers
As economic turmoil peaks and a staggering number of Americans file for unemployment, Ogden Publications, publisher of Natural Home magazine, is connecting job seekers and green employers through its website Great Green Careers.
Is Monsanto the World's Most Evil Corporation?
NaturalNews readers overwhelmingly chose Monsanto as the world's Most Evil Corporation.
Natural Product Review: Hugo Naturals Sea Salt and Sugar Scrub
Reveal fresh, healthy skin with Hugo Naturals Sea Salt and Sugar Scrub in Sea Fennel and Passionflower.
Aroma Naturals Introduces New Butterx Lip Care
Aroma Naturals is thrilled to introduce its new Butterx Lip Care line of all-natural lip balms packed with nourishing antioxidants, moisturizing nutrients and other natural ingredients.
Natural and Homemade Deodorants
Try these natural deodorant alternatives to eliminate body odor without the potential toxins of many commercial products.
Clean Energy Jobs Outstrip Traditional Jobs
Natural Home editor-in-chief Robyn Griggs Lawrence explains a Pew Charitable Trusts study that finds that jobs in the clean energy sector are growing faster than jobs in the fossil fuel industry.
Simple Winter Skin Care Solutions
Mix and match these ingredients for simple skin care that will keep you glowing all winter.
8 Natural Personal-Care Products
Take care of yourself with our picks for natural personal care products.
2011 Predictions: The Rise of the Conscious Consumer
Natural products research firm Compass Naturals predicts shoppers will get savvy; rebel against chemicals, over-packaging, GMOs and animal cruelty; and grow more of their own food.
Nordic Naturals Introduces Vitamin C Gummies for Kids and Adults
Tart, tangy and tangerine—Nordic Naturals new vitamin gummies.
Witch Hazel as a Natural Deodorant
Conventional deodorants contain aluminum and other chemicals linked to cancer, elevated estrogen levels and other health problems. Witch hazel provides an effective and economical natural deodorant alternative.
PRIMAVERA Natural Skin Care Company Debuts in the U.S.
PRIMAVERA skin care has just made its U.S debut and is quickly raising the bar in the field of natural and organic skin care.
3 Great DIY Beauty Recipes from Natural Beauty Blogs
Eschew the chemicals in conventional body care and instead make your own products with household ingredients. These three DIY beauty recipes will make your home into your personal spa.
New Lips and Lashes Gift Set from Dr. Hauschka
Dr. Hauschka Skin Care introduces its limited edition Lips and Lashes gift set for the holiday season.
Editor's Choice: Healing Body Oils
Experience the power of healing oils with these editor-recommended natural body-care products.
Natural Styling Products: Onesta Smooth and Shine Thermal Straightening Crème
Onesta Smooth & Shine Thermal Straightening Crème controls frizz and adds shine to straight hair without the use of sulfates, parabens, synthetic colors and dyes.
Natural Scar Treatment: Derma E Scar Gel
Derma e Scar Gel helps naturally reduce the appearance of old and new scars, stretch marks and minor burns.
Natural Lotion: EO Everyday Body Lotion
EO's Everyday Body Lotion leaves skin soft and smooth without feeling greasy or oily.
Organic Beauty and Skin Care Blogs
Looking for more information on natural beauty and organic skin car? Check out these blogs!
True Natural Introduces Rose Anti-Aging System
True Natural expands its anti-aging lineup with the all-new Rose Anti-Aging system, providing dry and mature skin with the best care possible.
Green Summer: Sunburn Care
Natural Home editorial intern Susan Melgren shares some natural treatments you can use to care for your sunburn this summer.
Swheat Scoop Uses Wheat Enzymes for Odor-Free Litter Box Solutions
Host a holiday party without worrying about litter box odor — or harsh chemicals — with Swheat Scoop.
Go Au Natural with Organic Perfumes
Follow these tips for using essential oils to make your own organic perfumes.
Naturally Clean: Multipurpose Cleaner
Ditch the sponge and the harsh chemical cleaners for this natural bathroom and kitchen multipurpose scrubbing cleaner.
All-Natural Sleep Aids
Sleep more soundly with these natural sleep aids.
Natural Lotion: Garden of Eve Hand and Body Lotion
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews natural lotions from Garden of Eve.
Natural Lip Balm: Addicted to Lip Balm: Skincando Luxe Brew Lip Balm
Freelance writer and natural beauty expert Kim Wallace feeds her lip balm addiction with Brew, a new natural lip balm from Skincando Luxe.
10 Foods and Natural Skin Care Solutions to Prevent Early Aging
Try these ten natural skin care and food solution to help prevent skin from signs of early aging.
Natural Sunburn Remedies
Soothe sunburned skin with an easy-to-make cold compress, pure aloe vera or other natural sunburn remedies.
Natural Skin Care Tips for Dry Facial Skin
It's getting colder, and even those of us with oily skin are starting to notice dry patches and flakes on our face. Fight dry facial skin with these natural skin care tips.
7 Foods for Skin: Homemade Beauty Treatments
Natural beauty is as close as the kitchen. Check out these seven foods for skin—as well as some homemade beauty treatments you can make from them.
Cool Without AC? 3 Homes in the South Prove It Can Be Done
These three homes--in Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina--use passive cooling techniques to eliminate the need for mechanical air conditioning. Check them out and learn a few tricks for reducing--or eliminating--your AC bills this summer.
Soothe Dry Winter Skin with Avocado
Make a nutritionally rich face mask and a tropical exfoliator to take advantage of all the health benefits of the avocado.
Naturally Glowing Skin 101, Part 2: Skin Care Basics
Naturally healthy skin need not be a daunting, complex task. It can be a delightful ritual using natural ingredients found in your own home. The important first step is to simplify your beauty routine. Learn about the five necessities.
Product Review: Say Yes to Cucumbers for Puffy Eyes
For puffy eyes there's nothing better than some good old fashioned cucumber.
Natural Lotion Review: Herbal Choice Mari's Hand and Body Lotion
Herbal Choice Mari's vegan, organic, natural hand and body lotions are naturally scented with plant-based oils.
Eco-Candles from Aroma Naturals
While other candle companies are still adding synthetic fragrances to their candles and claiming to be natural, Aroma Naturals candles are made from 100 percent pure plant aromas and natural vegetable waxes (VegePure).
Facial Oil: Kaylala No. 7 Afterglow Rejuvenating Serum
Natural Home beauty blogger Kim Wallace reviews Kaylala's No. 7 Afterglow Rejuvenating Serum, which is made from moisturizing ingredients such as emu oil, organinc evening primrose oil, vitamin E and jojoba oil.
After-Sun Summer Skin Care: Badger Bali Balm
Moisturize and soothe your sunburned skin with Badger's Bali Balm. This USDA-certified organic balm contains shea butter, cocoa butter and jojoba oil to moisturize your sun-parched skin and lavender and blue tansy to soothe and heal any sunburns.
Natural Sunscreen: Elemental Herbs Sunscreen
Natural Home editorial assistant Susan Melgren reviews Elemental Herbs sunscreen, which uses zinc oxide to block the sun's rays and herbal ingredients to moisturize and heal skin.
Natural Shampoo: Eco Nature Care Natural Hair and Body Wash
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews a natural shampoo from Eco Nature Care.
Natural Home Remedies for Dandruff
Is your scalp littered with ugly white dandruff flakes? Skip the store-bought, chemical laden shampoos and treat your dandruff at home with these natural remedies.
Natural Remedies for Puffy Eyes
The skin around your eyes is the thinnest part of your skin, making it more susceptible to irritation. Beat looking tired with these natural remedies for puffy eyes.
New Broad Spectrum Zinc Moisturizer from Peter Lamas
The New Naturals Skincare Sheer Zinc Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 from Peter Lamas provides protection from both UVA and UVB rays.
Edible Weeds 101: The Health Benefits of Chickweed
Fast-growing chickweed can soothe respiratory ailments, relieve skin conditions and aid weight loss.
Natural Itching Relief: Make a Plantain Anti-Itch Balm
Find itching relief in nature. Narrow-leaved plantain is a common garden weed and also, ironically, a gardener's best friend.
Bionée Launches Organic Skin Care for New Moms and Babies
Fusing green science with time-honoured beauty rituals, Bionée provides certified organic beauty and personal care products for new mothers and babies.
Green Your Life: Green Book Review: Make Your Place: Affordable, Sustainable Nesting Skills
Whether you're just starting out on the green path or looking for more ways to live sustainably, check out Make Your Place: Affordable, Sustainable Nesting Skills by Raleigh Briggs, which teaches simple domestic skills to help you lead a DIY life.
Product Review: SunFeather Natural Soap
Gardener's All Natural Hand Balm with Shea Butter by SunFeather Natural Soap Company ($9) is a delectable combination of olive oil and shea butter scented with lavender, lemon and ginger essential oils.
Try These Home Remedies for Your Pets
Looking for a safe way to treat common pet maladies naturally? This article outlines some common herbs and their uses.
Natural Alternatives: How to Exfoliate With Natural Facial Scrubs
Learn which natural facial scrubs are good for you and the environment.
Natural Leather Care: Howard Naturals Leather Conditioning Cream
Howard Naturals Leather Conditioning Cream is loaded with creamy, natural ingredients that made my dull boots instantly shine.
8 Last-Minute Holiday Gifts
With all the wonderful products that walk across our desks here at Natural Home, here are a few that have stood out during the holiday season. Grab these last-minute gifts for your friends, family, or even yourself. And remember: Green is not just for the holidays. Any of these products would be great year round.
The Best Nutrients for Clearer Skin
Add nutrient-rich foods to your diet to keep your skin clear and radiant.
Natural Product Review: Kahina Giving Beauty Skin Care
Holistic health professional Shar Veda reviews the new Kahina Giving Beauty's complete facial skin care line.
Healthy Beauty Part 1: Your Guide to Ingredients to Avoid and Products You Can Trust
Check out this excerpt from Healthy Beauty: Your Guide to Ingredients to Avoid and Products You Can Trust by Sam Epstein, MD, to find out more about how to swap out conventional products for healthier, natural alternatives.
Healthy Beauty Part 2: Your Guide to Ingredients to Avoid and Products You Can Trust
Check out this excerpt from Healthy Beauty: Your Guide to Ingredients to Avoid and Products You Can Trust by Sam Epstein, MD, to find out more about how to swap out conventional products for healthier, natural alternatives.
Natural Beauty Products for Teens: Good For You Girls
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews Good For You Girls, a new line of natural beauty products specially formulated for teen girls.
Natural Lotion Review: John Masters Organics Bare Unscented Lotion
John Masters Organics Bare Unscented Lotion lightweight and fragrance-free formula makes it a must-have for those with sensitivities to fragrance.
Naturally Clean: Bleach/Brightener Substitute
Brighten whites with this bleach substitute.
Naturally Clean: All-Purpose Cleaner
Natural, eco-friendly cleaners are great for your family and for the planet. Try our formula for a natural, herbal all-purpose cleaner.
Naturally Clean: Wood Cutting Board Care
Half a lemon and coarse salt is all you need to keep wood cutting boards looking their best.
Naturally Clean: How to Get Rid of Closet Moths
The signs of a carpet beetle or moth infestation can be as small as a few holes in a favorite shirt. These herbal repellents and preventative sachets will protect your favorite fabrics.
Naturally Clean: Money Saving Cleaners
Making your own natural cleaners is a smart option for savvy-savers.
Naturally Clean: Chemical Safety and Healthy Alternatives
Try our healthier alternatives to household cleaners with toxic ingredients.
Naturally Clean: Make Your Own Washable Swiffer
Cleaning floors can be a bummer. Brighten up with our two recipes for clean floor success. Learn how to turn old towels into eco-friendly cloth towels for your Swiffer and try our homemade floor cleaner recipe.
5 Best Natural Shampoos: Mother Earth Living Editors' Picks
Give your locks the love they deserve with these five best natural shampoos, handpicked by the Mother Earth Living editors.
Natural Product Review: Scotch Naturals Nail Polish
Treat yourself to an at-home manicure with nontoxic nail polishes from Scotch Naturals, a company that creates more than 40 different nail polishes with their eco-friendly, water-based formula.
Natural Product Review: Vineyard Hill Naturals' Lemon Verbena Hand Cream
Cure your winter doldrums with this uplifting Lemon Verbena Hand Cream from Vineyard Hill Naturals.
17 Uses for Baking Soda
Good for cleaning home and body, baking soda has many uses, from absorbing odors to keeping hair shiny and carpet fresh.
Moisturizing Face Masks for Dry Facial Skin: Kahina Antioxidant Mask
As you combat dry facial skin this winter, consider using a moisturizing face mask, such as Kahina Antioxidant Mask, once a week to treat your skin to an extra dose of high-power hydration.
Natural Product Review: John Masters Organics' Leave-In Conditioning Mist
Tame frizz with this botanical-rich leave-in conditioning mist from John Masters Organics.
Beauty Haul: Products for a Healthy Complexion
Try our editor's picks for five skin-care solutions that are sure to give you a healthy complexion.
5 Herbs for Healthy Hair
When caring for your hair with conventional beauty products is not enough, supplement your hair care with these five fabulous herbs for healthy hair.
Feline Stress Relief: Natural Remedies for Cats
If you have a stressed cat, try one of these herbal remedies to soothe the nerves of your furry friend.
Nordic Naturals Gives Back to Troops
This holiday season, Nordic Naturals is proud to promote the 'Buy One, Pass it On' campaign, which seeks to provide Ultimate Omega products to veterans and soldiers, both stateside and abroad.
New Blueberry Hemp Navitas Power Snacks
Navitas Naturals is adding Blueberry Hemp to their award-winning line of organic Navitas Power Snacks. Blueberry Hemp Navitas Power Snacks provide a diversity of the most nutrient-dense organic superfoods and organic seeds, fruits and nuts.
Aroma Naturals Shines a Little Light On Your Love
David Salman encourages gardeners to fertilize in fall when root growth is most active and winter fertilizing imperative.
Nordic Naturals Inspires Support for Paws for Veterans
The "Buy One Bottle, Help Two Heroes" campaign initiative kicks off this October, which should help raise awareness and support for the nonprofit organization Paws for Veterans.
Dietary Fat 101
Sort through all the hype over dietary fat with this Fit Fat Guide from Dr. Christopher Mohr.
Natural Product Review: Badger Damascus Rose Antioxidant Face Oil
Badger's Damascus Rose Antioxidant Face Oil contains a blend of six moisturizing oils with antioxidant-packed extracts.
Europharma Releases Curamin PM A Nighttime Version Of Its Popular Curamin Product
EuroPharma, Inc. has now released a nighttime version, Curamin PM, for those who need support for restful sleep.
OTC Cough Remedies Ineffective for Children; University Study Says Honey is "Significantly Better"
With new warnings that children under six years of age should not be given cough syrups, what is a parent to do when their child needs something that's safe and that really works? In a study at Pennsylvania State University's College of Medicine, researchers found that honey may hold the answer.
Aged Garlic Extract Can Slow And Possibly Reverse Progression Of Heart Disease
It appears that taking daily capsules of aged garlic extract (AGE) and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) can slow—and may even reverse—the progression of atherosclerosis, a buildup of fatty plaque in the coronaries, within this at-risk population.
New Heal Everything Balm from Miracle Skin Transformer
Launching October 2011, new Heal Everything Balm from Miracle Skin Transformer works fast to soothe burns, cuts, bug bites, and other minor skin irritations.
Himalaya Herbal Healthcare Celebrates 80 Years
Himalaya Herbal Healthcare, a global leader in herbal medicines (sold in the U.S. as dietary supplements), and personal care products, has pledged to plant one tree for every person who visits any of their trade show booths in 2011.
Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Announces New Line of Makeup
Dr. Hauschka Skin Care introduces a limited edition spring collection that includes mascara and eyeliner.
Spring Clean Naturally: Recipes for Herbal Cleaners
Follow these recipes for using essential oils and a few simple ingredients to make your own chemical-free cleaning products.
Natural Lip Balm: Addicted to Lip Balm: Prairie Essence Lip Balm
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews Prairie Essence Herbal Garden Lip Balm, a natural lip balm made from a blend of rosemary and herb essential oils.
Protect Sensitive Skin with Fragrance-Free by California Baby
California Baby Super Sensitive products have a naturally scentless formula that's super safe for sensitive skin.
Poppy Swap: A New Source for Handmade Organic Products
Connect with herbal artisans and vendors to ask questions and purchase homemade organic products on Poppy Swap.
Support Veterans and Prevent Shelter Dog Euthanization with Nordic Naturals
Support this amazing charity that provides trained service dogs rescued from shelters to injured veterans, all by buying top-quality omega-3 supplements from Nordic Naturals.
Natural Lip Balm: Addicted to Lip Balm: Badger Certified Organic Fair Trade Cocoa Butter Lip Balm
Leading organic personal-care products company Badger celebrates national Fair Trade Month 2010 one fair trade-certified cocoa butter kiss at a time.
9 Beauty and Health Benefits of Yogurt
Thanks to its live cultures, yogurt can balance bacteria in the body, offering a number of health and even beauty benefits. Discover the health benefits of yogurt!
Natural Skincare Brand Blissoma Is a Secret Star Rising In Functional Facial Care
Blissoma skincare is progressive, pure, effective, and sophisticated but it may still be the best organic facial brand most people still don't know.
Derma E Products Now 100% Vegan and Mostly Gluten Free
derma e is proud to annouce that their line of natural skincare products is cruelty-free, vegan friendly and largely gluten-free.
CocoaWell Wins Editor's Choice Award at Expo West
Reserveage Organics' line of cocoa superfruit products featuring CocoaWell wins Natural Foods Merchandiser Editor's Choice Award at Natural Products Expo West.
Natural Lip Balm: Addicted to Lip Balm: Hurraw!
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews all-natural, vegan Hurraw! lip balm's new Black Cherry Tinted Lip Balm and Tinted Cinnamon Lip Balm.
7 Eco-Friendly Gifts Under $40
In need of an earth-conscious gift that won't put a dent in your wallet? Check out these seven eco-friendly gifts—all under $40.
Five Ingredients to Avoid When Buying Summer Skin Care Products
Many beauty products contain harmful chemicals, but figuring out which are the worst can be difficult. Natural Home editor-in-chief Robyn Griggs Lawrence clues you in to the top five chemical ingredients to avoid when buying summer skin care products, and helps you learn about a few natural alternatives.
College Care Packages: A Legacy of Long Distance Love
The origin story of CARE packages offers a deeper appreciation for the power of generosity and providing comfort to those in need or college students away from home for the first time.
New Neuma Line Features Plant Extracts to Protect Hair
Seasonal changes can leave hair frizzy and unmanageable. The shifting levels of dryness and humidity make it a challenge to achieve sleek, silky locks. Effectively tame the frizz and have smooth strands with the neuSmooth Collection from Neuma.
PRAVANA Introduces NEVO Natural Hair Care
PRAVANA launches its NEVO line, a collection of all-natural shampoos, conditioners and deep treatments in biodegradable packaging.
Campaign for Safer Beauty Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the organization that is supposed to evaluate what's good for you and not good for you, does not evaluate ingredients in beauty products. If the FDA isn't going to monitor beauty products, who will? Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews two organizations that campaign for safer beauty products.
5 Harmful Chemicals in Beauty Products
The chemicals in everyday personal care products can negatively affect health. Watch out for these five!
DIY: Multipurpose Skin Care Tea
I love skin care products that have multiple uses. Not only do they stretch your savings, but they offer skin care customization. This multipurpose skin care tea treats nearly all skin types and tastes delicious, too.
Hair Care News: Shampoo Alternatives
Washing your hair daily is way too often. Learn what you should do instead.
Journey Toward Healthy Hair: Shampoo and Conditioner Reviews
A recent visit to Salon Di Marco in Lawrence, Kansas has made me rethink the way I take care of my hair.
Scrub-A-Dub-Dub, Herbs in a Tub
Sick of the winter cold already? So are we. So here is one way Herb Companion staffers are surviving this winter: herbal baths.
15 Uses for Olive Oil
From a homemade furniture polish to a skin and hair conditioner, olive oil has many uses around the home. Just check out these 15 uses for olive oil!
Herbal Remedies for Bug Bites
Use herbs and essential oils for itchy bug bites.
Natural Hand, Nail and Cuticle Care: Badger Body Moisturizer
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews natural hand, nail and cuticle care from Badger Healthy Body Care.
Beauty Ingredient: The Benefits of Patchouli
Patchouli essential oil is a great remedy for wounds and scars because it regenerates skin cells. Learn more about its many health benefits.
Beauty Review: Emmett Cooper Haircare
If you're on the lookout for a vegan hair care product that garners the same results as high quality salon products, you're in luck. Emmett Cooper Haircare is just that.
Beauty Ingredient: Benefits of Turmeric Powder
Guest blogger Dawn Robnett recently discovered a new herbal soap that touts fascinating benefits. Learn more.
Herbal Rinses for Natural Hair Care
Our standard shampooing practices often leave hair dull and damaged. Benefit from our botanical allies to achieve balance for scalp and hair by using natural herbal rinses.
Journey Toward Healthy Hair: John Masters Organics
John Masters Organics offers hair care enriched with essential oils. Read the review!
Soft Feet: A Five-Step Herbal Pedicure
Relieve stressed feet with this easy, do-it-yourself foot treatment.
Dung Art for your Yard
Check out this interesting art! Plein air artist Susan Bell transforms manure from her horses into animal sculptures that decompose in your yard.
Recipes for Homemade Lip Gloss and Lip Balms
Don't let your lips dry up this winter season, take a few tips and pointers from Janice Cox and make your own lip gloss and soothing balms.
Beauty Ingredient: Benefits of Comfrey
Our newest guest blogger, Dawn Robnett, is always searching for great herbs to color soap and skin care products. She recently discovered comfrey, which provides a beautiful green color and wonderful skin benefits.
The Herbal Artist: 3 Flowers for Skin Care
Pamper yourself with herbal skin care tips. These three flowers lend themselves to fragrant homemade skin-care products that work great, are easy to make and are cost effective.
Pet Health: Make Natural Hair Rinses
Try these three natural coat rinse recipes for your furry friends.
New Body Moisturizers from Dr. Hauschka Skin Care
Dr. Hauschka Skin Care introduces three new formulas to its collection of beloved Body Moisturizers.
Finally! USDA Organic Beauty Products
Are certified organic products worth the price and peace of mind? Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace tests out USDA organic shampoo and body cleanser.
Levi Strauss Aims to Build a Better Clothesline
Clotheslines are the most energy-efficient—but not always the most practical--drying option. Levi Strauss's Care to Air contest offers $10,000 for innovations that would improve or replace the clothesline.
Green Your Shaving Routine: Best Natural Men's Shaving Products
Natural Home editorial intern Ross Stewart reviews the best new natural, nontoxic men's shaving products. Find out which natural shaving creams, aftershaves, soaps, shave brushes and razors are the best.
Journey Toward Healthy Hair: The Healing Seed
Not too long ago I discovered The Healing Seed, a new company that offers virgin organic hempseed oil body care products. Learn more about this company and hempseed.
Best Lip Balm for Winter
We found the best lip balm for winter. Read our review!
New Brown Sugar Souffle Body Scrub from S.O.A.P.
Undo summer's damage with S.O.A.P.'s new Brown Sugar Souffle Body Scrub.
Introducing Veria ID Innerdosha Ayurvedic Products
Veria ID InnerDosha is a full range of natural skin, hair and body products designed to treat specific hair and skin types as defined by Ayurveda's doshas.
Summer Beauty: Herbal Body Care Treatments
Use these beauty recipes to prevent the summer weather from getting to your skin and hair.
Beauty Ingredient: Benefits of Sage
The benefits of sage essential oil are endless—it can be used as a home remedy for dandruff, an herbal acne treatment, a natural stress reliever and more.
3 Favorite Healthful Skin-Care Products
Some of my favorite, effective natural skin care products include a powerfully healing skin cream, a dark-circle-erasing eye cream and a luxurious facial oil.
Natural Medicine Cabinet: Garlic for Athlete's Foot, Colds and Cancer
Garlic has been used for centuries to treat colds and infections. Modern research shows that garlic may also be useful in preventing cancer.
When I actually BUY something
Great shampoo from Dr. Hauschka.
Mosquito Problems? Bring on the Bats
One small brown bat can eat several thousand insects each night. Install a bat house and invite them to feast in your yard.
February Is American Heart Month!
Take some time to focus on your heart health this month.
Simple, Natural 190-Proof Air Freshener
It's easy to make your own air freshener spray. You'll avoid chemicals and delight in the fresh smell.
The New Issues Are Here
The newest articles of Natural Home are in. See what's inside.
Peter Lamas Naturals: Holiday Hair Helpers
Perfect Seasonal Styles with Peter Lamas Naturals' "Hold Me" and "Repair Me"
How Do You Know You're Buying Organic Beauty Products?
Since 2005, the USDA has been certifying organic beauty products, but it has no control over the production and labeling of cosmetics and personal-care products—which is the exact problem the Organic Consumers Association wants to remedy with its "Coming Clean" campaign.
Beauty Ingredient: What Helps Chapped Lips?
'Tis the season for dry chapped lips. Did you know that your lips do not have oil glands? Because of this, it's very important to make sure they are protected especially if you plan on being outdoors in harsh weather or wind. Discover what helps chapped lips.
Repair Chlorine-Damaged Hair In Your Kitchen
Don't let chlorine destroy your lovely locks. Use these home-remedies to reverse the damage.
Balanced and Blemish-Free with Elemental Herbology
Keep sebum production in check, purify complexion, calm irritation and provide hydration with natural skincare products from Elemental Herbology.
Post-Summer Skin Soothers from Kneipp
Rejuvenate sun-drenched skin with soothing Almond Blossom products from Kneipp.
Product Review: Eve Organics Offers Quality Organic Skin Care Products
Give your skin care routine a boost with Eve Organics organic products.
5 Herbs For Safe Summer Skin: Organically Protect Your Skin
With temperatures heating up, the one thing most people forget to consider is their skin. Rather than buying expensive, name-brand products full of artificial and synthetic chemicals, treat your skin with these five healing herbs.
Beauty Review: HollyBeth Facial Cleanser
This facial cleanser is packed with botanicals and is great for daily use.
Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Products for Mother's Day
This Mother's Day, treat her to a selection of luxurious, all-natural Dr.Hauschka Skin Care products that are ideal for new moms, moms-to-be and their babies.
DIY Winter Skin Care: Homemade Face Masks and Body Scrubs
Use common kitchen ingredients to whip up homemade face masks and body scrubs that will leave your skin soft and smooth this winter.
Journey Toward Healthy Skin: derma e
After trying derma e's new skincare product, Very Clear Cleansing Scrub, I soon discovered that tea tree oil may be the best natural disinfectant for my body.
Home Remedies for Split Ends
Hydrate your dry scalp and make you hair shine this winter with these three soothing herbal hair rinses.
Eco-Decor Delights: Mystic Masala Ayurvedic Aromatherapy
Mystic Masala offers Ayurveda-based candles, soaps, and body products made from sustainable herbs and fair trade methods in Nepal.
Pet Health: Make Castile Soap
Natural and effective skin and hair care for our pets can be easy, economical and gentle. Learn which herbs guest blogger, Dawn Robnett, uses to make Castile soap for her pets.
Naturally Glowing Skin 101, Part I: Nourishing from Within
If it is one thing we can all agree on, it is that having clear, glowing skin is the most important factor to your appearance. Clear skin boosts one's self-esteem, self-confidence, and certainly makes us all feel good! Learn more about how to obtain clear skin.
Nature's Gate New Facial Care Collection
Nature's Gate introduces affordable anti-aging products for the face with it's Facial Care collection.
Do you care for your pets with natural, herbal remedies?
From flea rinses to natural homemade doggie treats, my dog Addi is living the herbal dog life.
Styling Tools: Pure Heat Tools Wet-to-Dry Flat Iron
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews the newest styling tools from Pure Heat Tools. The Pure Heat Tools Wet-to-Dry Flat Iron is lightweight, made of recycled materials and is minimally packaged in recycled cardboard.
Product Review: Poo Pourri Spray
Poo-Pourri spray claims it can eliminate stinky bathroom odors. The Garden Gnome finds out if it really works.
Product Reviews: Alternative Aromatherapy Products
Try these alternative aromatherapy products for long lasting relaxation.
Beauty Review: Pattern Body Wash
I love discovering beauty products that use essential oils in lieu of artificial fragrances, which is what Pattern does with its body washes.
Paula's Choice Introduces Earth Sourced Vegan Skin Care Collection
Paula's Choice introduces its Earth Sourced collection—a line of natural and vegan skin-care products.
Ayurvastra: Herbal Healing Through Cloth
Want to know all the ways herbs can benefit your health? Traditional Indian medicine offers herbal healing through your clothes and sheets.
Journey Toward Healthy Hair: Organix
Read this Herbalista's review on the Pomegranate Green Tea shampoo and conditioner from Organix and learn just how green it really is.
Natural Health Products and Herb Gardening Expo
Herb gardening and natural health products are featured at the annual Expo East in Boston.
Journey Toward Healthy Hair: Jurlique
An herbalista reviews Jurlique shampoo and conditioner and investigates its sustainability.
Get Glowing Skin with Spring Greens
Treat your skin with plants from your backyard!
What Does Your Clothing Tag Say?
With its new clothing tags, Levi's encourages consumers to donate unwanted clothes to Goodwill.
Beauty Ingredient: Benefits of Shea Butter
Discover the benefits of shea butter, the featured beauty ingredient in our Whipped Shea Butter Skin Cream.
Journey Toward Healthy Skin: John Master Organics
The Herbalista begins her search for pictue perfect skincare. Herbs can keep your skin healthy and glowing and John Masters Organics combines rose and aloe to create a useful toning mist that the Herbalista uses to get a head start to each and every morning.
Emergency Acne Blaster
This herbal acne treatment became a favorite among this Herbalistas friends. Perfect size for travel!
Aromatherapy: Skin Care
Try using essential for skin care. Blends include remedies for acne, shingles and cold sores.
The Herbal Artist: Every Herbalist Should Have a Backyard Beehive
Herbalists can benefit greatly from tending a backyard beehive in their garden. Learn why every herbalist should consider keeping bees and how to go about it.
Beauty Review: Thymes
Recently, I discovered Thymes, a very girly company that sells paraben-free body care and home fragrance products. It was love at first sight.
Hair Care Problem Solvers from John Masters Organics
Using certified-organic ingredients, these products from John Masters Organics help naturally resolve the most stubborn problems.
Eco Lips Launches "Create It Yourself" Lip Balm
Eco Lips now offers [My] Eco Lips, a website that gives consumers the power to create a custom lip balm exactly the way they want it in just a few simple steps.
DIY: Beet Sugar Body Scrub
Learn how to process sugar from sugar beets and make your own beet sugar body scrub.
Beauty Ingredient: Benefits of Rose Hip Oil and Powder
Rose hips are an excellent addition to many soaps and skin care products. Learn why.
Herbal Spa: Grand View Lodge in Minnesota
Garden walks, wooded paths, natural sandy beaches and glacial lake waters abundant in restorative and healing minerals provide an experience not to be missed at Minnesota's Grand View Lodge.
Blending Essential Oils: Make Your Perfect Perfume
Learn how to preserve the fabulous scents from your garden in essential oils to make your own perfume. Enjoy your flowers all year with your personal bottled garden scent.
Summertime Skin: Shine from the Inside Out
Riding the body of toxins is the key to maintaing a healthy complexion. These herbs work from the inside to rid your skin of pimples, wrinkles and rashes.
Product Review: Pangea Organics
Pyreneese Lavender with Cardamom body lotion is one of Pangea Organics' body and hand lotion that moisturizes your skin without leaving an oily residue.
DIY: Make Your Own Herbal Bath Bag
Enjoy a warm bath with your own homemade herbal bath treasure bag to soothe dry skin, relieve stress or lift your spirits.
Which Soap is the Best for Your Health?
There is something special about finding the perfect soap. Learn more about which soap is ideal for your long-term skin health.
Natural Drink Review: Prometheus Springs Capsaicin-Spiced Elixirs
Prometheus Springs' capsaicin-spiced elixirs pack the spiciness—and health benefits—of capsaicin into six delicious flavors.
"Natural" Chicken Label Comes Under Scrutiny
Almost a third of chicken sold in the U.S. is injected with salt water, doubling or tripling the product's sodium content. The USDA is considering revising its standards for chicken labeling so these products can't be labeled 'natural.'
Habitus Introduces New Line of Sustainable Tile Material
Made from Tagua, Habitus tiles are natural sustainable and suitable for floors or walls.
Numi Welcomes Warmer Weather with Refreshing Tea Recipes
These refreshing Numi Organic Tea libations are perfect as we look ahead to the warmer months.
Different Uses for Everyday Items: Lemon
Natural Home editorial intern Kirsten Hudson reveals some alternative uses for this citrus fruit.
The Healing Kitchen DVD: Remedies from Nature's Pharmacy
Bring Andrea Candee's Healing Kitchen workshop to you and take charge of your wellness naturally.
2011 Energy Outlook: More Renewables, Fewer Imports
U.S. energy consumers will rely more on natural gas and renewables and less on imports in 2011. Coal remains dominant.
Natural Lip Balm: Addicted to Lip Balm: Red Roses BeesWork
Red Roses by BeesWork is a natural lip balm and natural lip tint that gets its color from the alkanet root and its softness from rosehips and evening primrose oil.
Why We Chose Bamboo for the Natural Home Kitchenware
Though used like timber, bamboo is a grass that self-propagates as it spreads underground via a network of rhizomes. A white oak tree takes 120 years to grow to maturity; bamboo takes three-and-a-half to seven years.
Natural Cosmetics: Monave Sheer Lip Glaze and Lip Gloss
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews natural lip glaze and natural lip gloss from mineral makeup company, Monave.
5 Favorite Handmade Gift Shops
Eschew corporate goods and instead choose handmade gifts for everyone on your list this holiday, using these excellent Etsy shops as a jumping-off point.
Green Your Life: Soothing Homemade Lip Balm
Leave your lips feeling luscious and quenched with this simple recipe for homemade lip balm.
How To: New Uses for Old Calendars
Use your old garden and herb calendars to craft colorful envelopes and stationery. Also, try some of their old recipes, like this St. John's Wort And Lavender Cream.
Herbal College Care Package
Assemble this simple list of herbal items and send them to your student to show how much you care.
The Herbal Artist: Make Your Own Medicinal Oils
Although there are many workshops and classes available that will teach you how to "make your own" medicines and crafts, it's sometimes just as easy as snipping herbs and heading into the kitchen. This article is a quick how-to look on making medicinal oils.
Save The Rainforest From Your Shower
Even something as little as conditioning your hair can help save thousands of acres of rainforest.
DIY: Homemade Lip Tint
Use nature's own ingredients to add color and moisture to your lips with this homemade lip tint.
Herbal Crafts for Kids: Creamsicle Lip Balm
Create a yummy summertime lip balm with your kids.
Beauty Giveaway: One Love Organics
The Herb Companion recently discovered One Love Organics—a company that focuses on making four sustainable beauty products. Comment to enter for a chance to win some of their products.
Green Your Life: Homemade Body Scrub Recipes
Slough off dead winter skin with homemade skin scrubs. Try one of these recipes that use ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
Natural Product Review: Benecos Natural Beauty's Hand Cream for Happy Hands
Toss this lotion from Benecos Natural Beauty in your purse for well-moisturized hands wherever you are.
Having Trouble Sleeping? Reduce Light Pollution for a Better Night's Rest
Light pollution can interfere with your body's ability to sleep through the night. Get a better night's sleep by reducing light pollution in your bedroom and getting in sync with natural cycles.
Natural Medicine Cabinet: Cinnamon for Diabetes, Infections and Stomach Problems
Valued for centuries for its fragrance and flavor, cinnamon has a wide variety of medicinal uses. Studies have shown that cinnamon can be useful in lowering blood sugar levels for people with diabetes, fighting infections and treating stomach ailments.
Share Your Natural Beauty Tips
Share your favorite fantastic natural beauty tips and DIY treatments with Natural Home magazine. The best tips win a prize!
New Mayo Clinic Book Promotes Natural Healing
The Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies offers scientific backing to herbal and natural medicine.
Student-Built Earth Block Home Brings Natural Cooling to Navajo Reservation
When a group of graduation students began designing a home on the Navajo reservation in southeast Utah, they knew keeping it cool in the desert would be an issue. Their innovative solution—a Windcatcher—is the first of its kind in the area.
Natural Products Expo West 2009
I'm finishing up the loose ends on my desk before I head off for Southern California (where I hear it's raining) and the amazing world of the 2009 Natural Products ExpoWest.
Sushi Tuna Found to Have High Levels of Mercury
Samples of sushi tuna collected from restaurants and supermarkets around the country were found to have higher than recommended levels of mercury, according to a study from Rutgers University.
National Physical Activity Plan Encourages Americans to Exercise
To encourage Americans to get the two and a half hours of exercise a week they need, a group of health experts has developed the U.S. National Physical Activity Plan, which calls for increased funding for bike paths, physical education programs and fitness facilities.
Great Natural Pet-Care Tips
The best tips for natural pet-care from The Herb Companion's latest E-Book "Natural Pet Care."
Exercising Outside Makes You Happier
Exercising outside, close to nature, makes you happier than exercising inside, according to a study from the University of Essex.
Why We Use Bamboo for the Natural Home Kitchenware Line
Natural Home chose bamboo for its kitchenware line because it's both sustainable and beautiful.
Green Architecture: Connect Your Home to Nature
Guest blogger Bill Hutchins explains the ways in which we are increasingly removed from the deeper rhythms and cycles and flow of our source.
Laugh More, Hurt Less: Study Finds Laughter Increases Pain Tolerance
A new study from the Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Oxford finds that 15 minutes of laughter increases pain tolerance.
The Top 10 Most and Least Obese States in America
New research reveals the least and most obese states in America, with Colorado and West Virginia taking the top and bottom slots.
Many Natural Cereals Contain GMOs, Study Finds
Buying 'natural' cereal could get you a bowl full of GMOs. To keep genetically modified ingredients off your family's table, buy organic.
Elemental Herbology Starter Kits for Clean Skin in 2013
Choosing the ideal products for your skin type can get complicated. Take the guesswork out of your beauty routine and get a head start on clean skin in 2013 with Elemental Herbology's NEW Starter Kits.
Natural Shampoo: California Baby Swimmer's Defense Shampoo and Body Wash
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews natural shampoo California Baby Swimmer's Defense Shampoo and Body Wash.
Our Health Editor Says Hello!
Amy Mayfield introduces herself to the Herb Companion public.
Why Japan Will Weather This Disaster
As we watch the devastation's aftermath in Japan, the world will learn valuable lessons from a culture that reveres service to others, deep acceptance and community.
In The News: Is stevia a safe sugar substitute?
Stevia is a better alternative to most artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes.
New Year, New Cleaning Methods
Matt divulges into his New Year's resolution of using greener cleaners and more natural cleaning methods.
Natural Hangover Remedy: Honey
Overindulged? Treat your hangover headache with one simple natural hangover remedy: honey.
Medicinal Uses for Activated Charcoal
Add medicinal activated charcoal to your natural medicine chest to quickly treat infant colic and a variety of poisonings.
Natural Home Remedies for Constipation
Feeling plugged up? Relieve constipation with these natural laxatives and home remedies for constipation.
Immune Boosters: Elderberry, Echinacea, Garlic and Oregano
The natural world has many treatments for the cold and flu—and some of them might surprise you. Elderberry, Echinacea, green tea, oregano and garlic are my favorite natural remedies for treating and preventing illness.
South African Rooibos Tea Added to Frontier Natural Products Co-oop's Well Earth Ingredients
In its ongoing search for sources of high-quality botanicals, the organic spice experts at Frontier Natural Products Co-op™ recently established a working partnership with tea growers in South Africa.
Double-Duty Perennial Herb: Lemon Balm
Lemon balm works hard for you in the kitchen, bath, medicine cabinet and yard and garden.
Scented Products Contain Toxic Chemicals, Carcinogens
A new study from the University of Washing found that scented products—including those labeled as organic, natural and green—release toxic chemicals that can harm our health.
NRDC Sues FDA Over Antibacterial Chemicals
The Natural Resources Defense Council has filed a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration to get the government agency to finalize a law banning triclosan and triclocarban, two chemicals commonly found in antibacterial products.
Natural Home Remedies for Bee Stings
Bee stings can cause pain and swelling. Treat your bee stings naturally with these home remedies.
Natural Sunscreen: Lavera Baby and Children Sun Milk
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews Lavera Baby and Children Sun Milk.
Natural Product Review: Bubble and Bee Unscented Organic Lip Balm
Bubble and Bee's Unscented Organic Lip Balm provides thick, rich moisture for dry, chapped lips with just three simple ingredients.
Natural Product Review: Yes to Carrots Color Balm
Give your lips a hint of color with a tinted lip balm from the Yes to Carrots Color Balm line.
Naturally Color Easter Eggs with Food Dyes
Learn how to naturally color Easter eggs with guest blogger KyLynn Hull's notes on using food dyes.
FDA Declares New Regulations for Sunscreen
Starting in 2012, the FDA will require sunscreens to protect against both UVA and UVB rays, have a minimum SPF of 15, and remove all references to "waterproof" on their labels.
Antibacterial Foods and Herbs
Foods and herbs with natural antibiotic powers keep our immune systems healthy. Check out these antibacterial foods and antibacterial herbs!
Green Summer: Charcoal Barbecue
Natural Home editorial intern Susan Melgren shares tips for greening your summer charcoal barbecue parties.
Unusual Health: Want to Stay Healthy? Look at a Sick Person
A psychology study at the University of British Columbia found that looking at sick people can trigger our bodies to step up their immune defenses by releasing infection-fighting substances.
True Natural Sunscreen Receives NPA Certification
True Natural's Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen line receives Natural Products Association Certification.
Natural Home Remedies for the Treatment of Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Can't shake that cough? Clear whooping cough from your life with these natural home remedies for the treatment of whopping cough, also known as pertussis.
Natural Body Wash: HollyBeth's Natural Luxury Rosemary and Clary Sage Body Wash
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews a new foaming natural body wash from HollyBeth's Natural Luxury.
Naturally Lower High Blood Pressure with Celery
Researchers at the University of Chicago Medical Center discovered that celery is high in 3-n-butylphthalides, a compound that can naturally lower blood pressure by dilating blood vessels and blocking stress hormones.
Natural Shampoo: EO Volumizing Rosemary and Mint Natural Shampoo
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews natural shampoo from EO.
Herbal Arsenal: Ginger for Nausea, Menstrual Cramps and Digestion
Ginger is a natural remedy for many stomach ailments: nausea, menstrual cramps, indigestion and more. Ginger also eases tired muscles and may help lower cholestrol.
Herbal Remedies for UTIs
Try these herbal remedies to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs).
6 Herbal Sedatives to Help You Fall Asleep Naturally
Having trouble falling asleep at night? Combat insomnia with these herbal sleep aids.
Natural Remedies for Cold and Flu Season
Ease your cold and flu symptoms this season with these tried-and-true natural remedies.
Natural Remedies for Asthma
Prevent and relieve asthma attacks by turning to natural remedies for asthma, including an anti-inflammatory diet and hydrotherapy.
Eco-Cleaning: 5 Natural Products
Our experts share some of their favorite natural cleaning finds.
Natural Baby Products: Johnson's Natural Head-To-Toe Foaming Baby Wash
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews Johnson's Natural Head-To-Toe Foaming Baby Wash.
3 Great Pregnancy Skin Products
These three pregnancy skin care products will help prevent stretch marks and keep your baby belly soft and smooth.
DIY: Belly Balm with Chamomile and Frankincense
This belly balm recipe is moisturizing and therapeutic.
Baby Bar Soap For Eczema
Learn how a calendula and lavender baby bar soap helped make child care a little easier for this blogger.
Product Review: O'Keeffe's Products Offer Solution to Dry Skin
The formula for these products differ from most on the market and might just cure your dry skin woes.
17 Uses for Lemons
Did you know that lemons can cut grease, brighten laundry and whiten fingernails? Discover these and many more uses for lemons!
Beauty Review: Jamar Labs Wet Wipes
I don't know about you, but its absolutely impossible to keep my feet clean in sandals, my summer staple. So when I stumbled upon Wipe Your Feet by Jamar Labs, I was intrigued.
Last Minute Gift: Relaxing Sage and Lavender Bath Salts
December 25th is right around the corner. If you're looking for a last-minute gift this holiday season, make these Relaxing Sage and Lavender Bath Salts. This homemade gift is budget-friendly, is quick and easy to make and speaks from the heart.
20 Uses for Vinegar
Good for cleaning home and body, vinegar has many uses around the house, from cutting grease in the kitchen to softening hair and laundry.
Natural Lip Balm: Addicted to Lip Balm: Bath By Bettijo Ripened Mango Organic Lip Balm
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews an exotic-flavored natural lip balm from Bath By Bettijo.
7 Detox Herbs for a Natural Cleanse
For a natural cleanse, try detox herbs such as dandelion, milk thistle, turmeric and more.
How to Make a Ginger Compress
Relieve sore muscles using ginger. Learn how to make a ginger compress in this video from Mother Earth Living Editor-in-Chief Jessica Kellner.
Natural Home Kitchenware: Truly Formaldehyde-Free
Natural Home bamboo kitchen tools are made without formaldehyde or other harmful additives, through a process that eliminates waste.
Clean Your Entire Home with Baking Soda and Vinegar
Highlights from the 'Make Your Own Green Cleaners—for Pennies' workshop at the Mother Earth News Fair: How to use vinegar and baking soda to clean just about everything.
6 Simple Steps to Your Cleanest Windows Ever
Does the huge task of cleaning windows leave you feeling overwhelmed? Follow these six simple steps—using inexpensive materials you already have around the house—to get your windows sparkling and streak-free.
Climate Change Lengthens Pollen Season, Worsens Allergies
Warmer winters in Canada and the northern United States are extending the length of the ragweed pollen season—bad news for allergy sufferers.
Palmpring Introduces Organic Coconut Fiber and Natural Latex Mattress
Palmpring introduces its line of hpyo-allergenic, 100 percent organic coconut fiber and natural latex mattresses to health-conscious Americans.
Natural Shampoo: Caudalie Gentle Conditioning Shampoo
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews the newest natural shampoo from luxurious beauty company Caudalie.
Phosphate Levels in Soda Speed Up the Aging Process
Phosphate levels in soda have risen dramatically in the last 20 years, and new research finds that too much phosphate intake can quicken the aging process and shave years off our lives.
Greener, Homemade Cleaners
Conventional household cleaners contain toxic chemicals that could have adverse effects on your health. Learn how to mix up your own homemade cleaners with these suggestions from Natural Home magazine editor-in-chief Robyn Griggs Lawrence.
Natural Remedies for Insomnia
If you're having trouble falling asleep, try these herbal solutions for insomnia.
Natural Home Remedies for the Holiday and Winter Season
Don't let the flu, a cold or any aches, anxieties and pains get the best of you this season. With the season already upon us, here are a few herbs, fruits and foods to consider to help relieve your aches, pains and anxiety.
Enhance Hardscaping with EnviroSAND
EnviroSAND is a stabilized joint sand that is specially designed for use with paving stones.
Improve Soil with Bio S.I. Lawn and Garden Formula
Bio S.I. Technology's Lawn and Garden Formula can help you improve soil for a better garden or lawn.
DIY: Natural Air Freshener
Create a homemade sachet to add fresh fragrance in your home every time you vacuum.
Natural Lip Balm: Addicted to Lip Balm: Earth Sisters Herbals
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews natural lip balm made from Earth Sisters Herbals. The natural lip balm is made from beeswax, shea butter, avocado oil, vitamin e and soy oil.
Natural Lip Balm: Addicted to Lip Balm: Eco-Lips
Natural Home assistant editor reviews Eco-Lips' natural lip balm.
Winterizing Soil Essential for Active Root Growth
David Salman encourages gardeners to fertilize in fall when root growth is most active and winter fertilizing imperative.
Herbs in Technology: Natural Cures iPhone Application
You don't have to abandon your love for herbs to stay up-to-date with the latest technology. Keep herbal knowledge at your fingertips with the new iPhone and iPod Touch application "Natural Cures."
Natural Lip Balm: Addicted to Lip Balm: Chicken PooP
A new natural lip balm, Chicken Poop, makes its way onto my lips.
Microwave Popcorn Lined with Carcinogenic Chemical
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a likely carcinogen commonly used to line non-stick cookware, also lines the inside of microwave popcorn bags.
Drink Beet Juice for Better Brain Health
Drinking beet juice increases blood flow to the brain, which can help prevent dementia.
Natural Tips on How to Avoid Mosquitoes
With a little know-how, you can avoid mosquito bites this summer.
The 2011 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 Lists
The Environmental Working Group's 2011 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists help the budget-conscious minimize exposure to pesticides.
Dye Easter Eggs Naturally With Beets, Onions and Blueberries
Using herbs and food to dye Easter eggs gives them beautiful, earthy color--without scary chemicals. And it's surprisingly easy.
Numi Announces Indulgent Pu-erh Tea Collection
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Numi has created the Indulgent Pu-erh Tea Collection ($19.99 - $24.99). A handsome, sustainable bamboo box holds a premium sampling of Numi's innovative, artisanal and delicious organic pu-erh teas — the perfect introduction to this innovative line.
Use Chamomile for Natural First Aid
Plant German chamomile and grow your own natural first aid and body care supplies.
Drink Green Tea for a Cleaner Mouth (and Better Breath)
Need a quick way to clean your mouth at the office? Drink a cup of green tea. Studies have shown that green tea fights bacteria in your mouth that might be causing bad breath or gum disease.
3 Simple Tips to Make Spring Cleaning a Breeze
My grandmother taught me everything I need to know about keeping my house clean—without chemicals.
Ruta Graveolens: Growing Common Rue
Rue is an interesting addition to the flower garden, a useful herb, and an attractive houseplant. You won't regret growing rue.
Product Review: All-Natural Nail Polish
Polish nails naturally with safe ingredients like Argan oil.
Decorating with Mirrors
Decorating with mirrors is an easy way to increase your home's natural light, make small rooms feel bigger, and improve your home's interior without spending a fortune.
Natural Lip Balm: Addicted to Lip Balm: Herbs of Grace
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace tries a new vegan, natural lip balm from Herbs of Grace.
So Fresh and So Clean: USDA Organic Deodorant
Nourish Organic Citrus Stick Deodorant may be the best deodorant I have ever used. Unlike conventional deodorants, Nourish is 100 percent natural—with no trace of aluminum in its ingredient list—and is USDA organic.
Absorb Odors with Bamboo Charcoal-Filled Moso Bag
Made from 100 percent bamboo charcoal, Moso Bags are a fragrance free, non-toxic, and eco-friendly air purifier.
Make House Cleaning Delicious; Just Add Essential Oils
Noxious fumes aren't conducive to happy cleaning. Give all your homemade cleaning solutions an invigorating and healthy boost by adding a few drops of pure plant essential oils. Heavenly!
Make it Green: Soothe Colds with Hot Honey and Lemon
Relieve the worst common cold symptoms with this natural drink.
How to Clean Your Home's 10 Germiest Places
Keep your family healthy by paying close attention to your home's 10 germiest places.
Fabulous Organic Bed
Jessica talks about the importance of healthy, nontoxic, organic mattresses and how much she loves her Land and Sky Rainforest Mattress from The Natural Bed Store.
Beware Bacteria-Laden Soap Dispensers!
Recent studies find that many public bathrooms contain soap dispensers with bacteria-infected soap.
Green Architecture: Connect Your Home to Nature Part 2
Guest blogger Bill Hutchins comments on the relationships of our family and community and natural world.
Green Oral Hygiene: Preserve Recycled Toothbrushes in Mail-Back Package
Green your oral hygiene routine with toothbrushes made from recycled yogurt containers by Preserve. Each toothbrush's package doubles as a return envelope, so when you're finished with the brush, mail it back to keep up the recycling process.
Natural Lotion: Lavera Body Lotion
The Natural Home and Garden offices have been overflowing with lotion recently In preparation for a product roundup in our September October 2011 issue, we called in lotions from more than half a dozen companies. With almost two dozen scents
Natural Alternatives: Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment
After being diagnosed with dry eye syndrome, KC is determined to find safe, natural, herbal relief.
Mountain Rose Named Green Business of the Year
Our friends at Mountain Rose Herbs have been named the 2008 Green Business of the Year in Coop America's People's Choice competition. We offer them our heartiest congratulations.
Natural Products Association Sets Certification Standards
The National Products Association releases its natural standards and certification for household cleaners and laundry detergents.
Avoiding Artificial Coloring in Food
Guest blogger Faith Moser shares some tips for avoiding artificial coloring in children's food products.
Flame Retardants Found in Common Foods
A recent study found detectable levels of PBDEs and HBCDs, two flame retardant chemicals, in common foods. Butter and fish topped the list.
The Joy of Green Cleaning: Teaching People What a Cut Lemon and a Little Salt Can Do
The Joy of Green Cleaning is a fantastic resource with recipes to clean everything from grout to sheepskins.
DIY: Dye Easter Eggs Naturally
Skip the chemicals this Easter and naturally color your Easter eggs with herbs and foods.
Natural Exfoliating Mask: Jurlique Fruit Enzyme Exfoliator
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews a new natural exfoliating mask, Jurlique Fruit Enzyme Exfoliator.
Natural Products Expo West 2010
This year I got the chance to attend the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California. Check out the highlights.
In The News: European Union Declares Stevia Safe for Food Use
The stevia sweetener may be marketed across Europe as early as next year.
Eating Organic: The Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15
Can't afford to buy all organic produce? You don't have to! Knowing which fruits and vegetables have the highest and lowest pesticide residue will decrease your exposure to toxic chemicals and save you money at the grocery store.
Avoid Germs: 5 Germ-Ridden Public Places
Avoid germs by knowing which public places and objects, from public bathrooms to grocery stores, contain the highest number of germs.
Saponaria Officinalis: Growing Soapwort
Soapwort has an array of health benefits. You can grow this herb in your garden and the leafy branches can be used to wash your hair, give your dog a bath or wash laundry.
High Blood Sugar Connected to Memory Loss
High blood sugar levels lead to decreased blood flow to the hippocampus, the part of the brain that forms and stories memories.
Fight Colds and Flu with Green Tea
Catechins and other antioxidants in green tea boost our immune systems and help fight cold-weather colds, flu and viruses.
How Noise Pollution Affects Your Health
Chronic exposure to noises such as traffic can have serious side effects. Find out how noise pollution is affecting your health—and how you can reduce noise at home.
9 Ways to Green Your Kitchen
To lead a healthier lifestyle, green your home with these nine cost-effective solutions.
5 Natural Air Fresheners We Love
Skips the hazardous commercial varieties and opt for one of these five natural air freshener options.
6 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home
Take the initiative and reduce your carbon footprint at home with these six tips.
10 Fun Facts About Solar Energy
Solar energy use continues to climb by 20 percent every year. Learn more about this amazing clean energy by checking out these 10 fun facts about solar energy.
Biophilic Design in a Pennsylvania Home
Architect and land planner Helena van Vliet incorporates biophilic design principles into her renovated house to create a home connected to nature.
The Beauty of Gemstones: How to Incorporate Gems, Crystals and Rocks into Your Life and Home
Bringing gemstones into your home can add beauty, and some believe they offer healing benefits, too. Find out how to incorporate beautiful gems and stones into your home and life.
In The News: Consumer Reports Article Goes After Supplements
Editor in Chief KC Compton could barely believe it when she opened Consumer Reports and read a poorly researched article about dietary supplements.
SheaMoisture Revamps Body Scrubs
SheaMoisture's hand and body scrubs are now available in six "flavors," including Olive and Green Tea, Argan Oil and Raw Shea, and Lemongrass and Ginger.
Bobo's Oats Bars Gears Up For Growth in New Year
These gluten-free snacks are ideal for a light breakfast or pre-workout snack.
derma e Wins 2014 Trailblazer Award
derma e win "Grocery Headquarters" magazine Selling Wellness Trailblazer Award for the fourth time.
Tips for Spring Allergy Relief
Find allergy relief this spring with these practical tips.
Natural Home Remedies for Psoriasis
Find relief from the discomfort of psoriasis with these herbs, lifestyle tips and general home remedies for psoriasis.
Dirty Deeds: Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
Use these eco-friendly tools to clean up your cleaning routine.
Organic Gardening: Tips for Transplanting and Choosing Fertilizers
Dig into the season with our favorite organic gardening tips and tricks to grow your own bounty.
Natural Headache and Migraine Relief
Have a headache? Instead of reaching for that bottle of ibuprofen, try one of these natural remedies for headache relief: lavender, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, feverfew or willow bark.
Herbs for Natural Menopause Relief
Changing hormone levels during menopause bring a number of less-than-desirable side effects. Treat hot flashes, mood swings and insomnia naturally with these herbal remedies.
Natural Shampoo: Yes To Tomatoes Tempting Tomato Volumizing Shampoo
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews another natural shampoo in her natural shampoo series: Yes To Tomatoes Tempting Tomato Volumizing Shampoo.
Natural Home Remedies to Cure a Hangover
Suffering from a hangover? Get relief from your hangover symptoms with these natural remedies.
Treating Depression Naturally: The Therapeutic Lifestyle Change Program
The Therapeutic Lifestyle Change program offers a natural treatment plan for depression based on basic biological needs.
Natural Remedies (and Relief) for Seasonal Allergies
If you're sick of your allergies but don't want to pop a pharmaceutical pill, check out these natural remedies for the prevention and treatment of seasonal allergies.
Natural Home Remedies for the Treatment of Swimmer's Ear
Suffering from the pain of swimmer's ear? Try one of these natural home remedies to treat your case of swimmer's ear.
Natural Remedies for PMS Relief
Premenstrual syndrome can leave you with cramps, bloating and severe mood swings. Tackle your symptoms naturally with these four remedies!
Give the Gift of Optimal Health with Canfo Natural Products
This holiday season give yourself and your loved ones the gift of natural mood enhancement, improved skin, nails and hair, and overall kidney support with Canfo Natural Products NoWorries, BeautifyMe and NoStone.
Natural Sunscreen: Yes To Carrots Hydrating Body Lotion With SPF 30
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews Yes To Carrots natural sunscreen, which contains 10 percent zinc oxide and is free of parabens, petroleum and SLS.
Natural Remedies for Sunburns
There are many natural ways to provide painful sunburn relief.
Natural Product Review: Medicine Mama's Apothecary All-In-One Balm
Store this natural beauty balm from Medicine Mama's Apothecary somewhere so it's easy to grab. This balm soothes an array of skin woes, so it's fit for travel.
The Pros and Cons of Popular Natural Flooring Materials
When seeking out natural flooring materials such as hardwood, bamboo, cork and natural stone for your home, consider the pros and cons of each option.
Jewelweed Salve: Natural Treatment for Poison Ivy
Take care of poison ivy the old-fashioned way, with herbs from nature. Jewelweed is an excellent treatment for poison ivy. Use this herbal wonder to make a natural salve.
7 Cleansing Foods for a Natural Detox
Naturally cleanse your body with fruits, vegetables and other foods that fortify the liver, bind to toxins and help remove impurities from your body.
5 Dangers of Conventional Sunscreens
Conventional sunscreens aren't as effective—or as safe—as you might think. From false claims to partial protection, here are 5 scary reason why conventional sunscreens aren't the best choice.
Natural Ant Repellents For Your Home
These home remedies repel ants safely without the use of chemicals or toxins.
14 Uses for Turmeric
Treasure the golden spice turmeric for its health-boosting properties, as well as its myriad other uses.
Natural Remedies to Relieve Arthritis Pain
Inflammation and the loss of cartilage cause severe pain in arthritis sufferers. Reduce inflammation and relieve arthritis pain with these eight natural and herbal remedies.
Natural Home Remedies for Headaches
Headaches are one of the most common ailments. Next time you're suffering from one, try one of these natural home remedies for headaches and pass on conventional painkillers.
Natural Baby Products: Johnson's Launches Natural Line
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace introduces a new line of natural baby products from leading baby products powerhouse Johnson's. The Johnson's Natural line provides eco-conscious moms natural baby wash, baby shampoo, baby lotion and more.
Natural Sunscreen: Stay Sunburn-Free With Safer, Natural Sunscreens
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reveals what sunscreen active ingredients are safe and unsafe and recommends resources to find natural sunscreens.
Natural Sunscreen: Pratima Neem Rose Face Sunscreen
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews a natural sunscreen from Pratima. Pratima Neem Rose Face Sunscreen features zinc oxide and is SPF 30.
Natural Sunscreen: California Baby No Fragrance SPF 30+ Sunblock Stick
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews a convenient natural sunscreen stick from Environmental Working Group-rated company California Baby.
Natural Remedies for Yeast Infections
Yeast infections are most often a result of an imbalance in the body. Treat yeast infections naturally with these tips!
Wake Up! Energize with Natural Energy Boosters
Next time you need a boost of energy, put down the caffeinated beverage and pick up one of these natural remedies for boosting energy.
Natural Home Beauty Tips
Want to be sure about what you're putting on your skin and hair? Save a little money and have a little fun mixing up these DIY beauty treatments. These natural home beauty remedies are made from basic household and kitchen ingredients!
Natural Remedies for Getting Rid of Warts
Warts, which are caused by different strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), can take years to disappear without treatment. Make your warts disappear in record time with these natural remedies!
Natural Headache Relief: Badger Headache Soother Mind Balm
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews Badger Headache Soother Mind Balm, which helps clear sinuses with eucalyptus and peppermint oils while calming your senses with a light touch of lavender.
Natural Home Remedies for a Cough
Leave the over-the-counter medications at the store and ease your coughing with these natural remedies.
Natural Home Remedies for Diarrhea
Diarrhea is an uncomfortable condition. Find relief with these natural home remedies for diarrhea.
Natural Remedies for Ear Infections
Relieve pain, reduce inflammation and treat cases of otitis media and otitis externa (swimmer's ear) with these natural remedies for ear infections.
Natural Home Remedies for Pink Eye
Although not a serious problem, if left untreated, bacterial or viral pink eye can cause serious damage. Speed up recovery with these natural home remedies for pink eye!
Natural Home Remedies for Bladder Infections
Bladder infections affect millions of women each year. Taking antibiotics for a bladder infection can increase chances of a repeat infection, so bypass the pharmaceuticals and treat your bladder infection naturally with these home remedies.
Natural Antibacterials: Get Triclosan and Other Nasty Chemicals Out of Your Home
Chemical antibacterials, including triclosan, are health and environmental hazards. You don't have to bring these nasties into your home. Put hydrogen peroxide, tea tree oil and grapefruit seed extract to work killing germs and disinfect.
Natural Home Remedies for Gout
Treat gout, a painful disorder that affects the joints, by controlling inflammation and lowering uric acid levels with these home remedies for gout.
5 Green Beauty Resolutions
Make 2010 your healthiest year yet. Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace shares her five green beauty resolutions for a naturally beautiful new year!
3 New Natural Products from Expo West 2013
This year at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California, three new natural products stood out from the rest in the event's annual "Best of the West." Discover a new way to soothe the skin with ozonated oil, a new dipable snack option for kids, and new product to help you fall asleep faster.
5 Quick-Fix Foods
Try these five editor-recommended picks for quick-fix foods.
6 Health Benefits of Beets
Packed with antioxidants and other important nutrients, beets offer a lot of benefits for our hearts, brain and overall health. Just check out these six health benefits of beets!
Natural Home Remedies for Canker Sores
Get rid of canker sores faster by turning to homemade mouth rinses, probiotics and other natural home remedies for canker sores.
10 Natural Remedies for Allergies
Discover 10 natural remedies for allergies from author Michelle Schoffro Cook to make the spring allergy season more tolerable.
3 Natural Remedies to Prevent and Treat Age Spots
Age spots are a sure sign of getting older. Prevent or reduce the appearance of age spots with these natural home remedies!
5 Foods to Eat for Ulcer Relief
A healthy diet plays an important role in healing a peptic ulcer. Try these five foods to relieve pain and naturally treat an ulcer.
The Importance of Organic Sunscreen
Don't forget to protect your skin this summer! Guest blogger Seleyn DeYarus discusses the importance of organic sunscreen for summertime enjoyment.
Natural Product Review: Dr. Hauschka Daily Revitalizing Eye Cream
Reduce dark circles and minimize fine lines with Dr. Hauschka's Daily Revitalizing Eye Cream.
Natural Product Review: Lavender Toner from emerginC
This lavender face toner from emerginC is a light, refreshing and gentle toner, perfect for sensitive skin. Read on to learn why you should add this product to your beauty arsenal.
Natural Product Review: NOW Solutions 2 in 1 Correcting Eye Cream
Tighten and brighten with NOW Solutions 2 in 1 Correcting Eye Cream.
Natural Product Review: Sibu Beauty Sea Buckthorn Nourishing Facial Cream
Sibu Beauty's Nourishing Facial Cream is made with antioxidant-rich sea buckthorn oil, perfect for protecting and repairing skin.
Cleanse Your Liver Naturally
Your liver works hard every day, eliminating toxins and pollutants from your body. Give your liver some TLC with these tips for natural liver cleansing.
Make Your Own Reed Diffuser Oil
Try your hand at making your own reed diffuser oil. This fun DIY project keeps homes smelling clean and fresh without the use of possibly harmful chemicals.
Make Your Own Lavender Laundry Detergent, for Pennies
This DIY washing powder is simple to make, costs just pennies and smells heavenly.
Feel-Good Friday: More Cures in Your Cupboard
Jessica expounds on the concept of "Cures in Your Cupboard" from the September/October 2011 issue with a few additional natural remedies for anxiety, general wellness, headache and menstruation/menopause.
Edible Weeds 101: The Health Benefits of Dandelions
Yard full of dandelions? Harvest and cook these weeds to enjoy their many health benefits.
Edible Weeds 101: The Health Benefits of Stinging Nettles
Stinging nettles may sound intimidating, but once you get past their prickly exterior this classic spring weed offers many health benefits.
Prescription Produce: An Apple a Day Keeps Obesity at Bay
In an effort to help prevent childhood obesity, several health centers in the Northeast are offering low-income families fresh produce vouchers to local farmers' markets.
Natural Sunscreen: Badger Sunscreen
Natural Home editorial assistant Susan Melgren reviews Badger Sunscreen. This natural sunscreen protects from UVA and UVB rays using zinc oxide and an array of organic ingredients.
New Kiss My Face Natural Mineral SPF 40
The new Kiss My Face Natural Mineral Formula SPF 40 blends in clear for the ultimate in safe sun protection.
Study Links PFC Exposure to Early Menopause
A study of 26,000 women living near a DuPont factory in West Virginia found that as levels of PFOS rose, levels of estrogen decline, putting exposed women at risk for early menopause and other related conditions.
Make White Willow Bark Tea for Pain Relief
Learn how to make a tea for pain or menstrual cramps using white willow bark.
Want to Ditch Your Stomach Fat? Try Probiotics!
A recent study found that consuming dairy products with the probiotic Lactobacillus gasseri can help reduce abdominal fat in overweight people.
Supplement Review: MegaFood Immunity-Boosting Supplements
MegaFood's line of immunity-boosting supplements, including vitamin D3, a daily multivitamin and a probiotics blend, support good immune health.
Lose Sleep, Gain Weight: The Link Between Sleep and Weight
Sleeping fewer than seven hours a night will cause your body to hold onto fat and lose muscle mass, but sleeping for a full night will help your body to burn fat.
A Summertime Favorite: Sweeten Drinks With Stevia
The world's largest garden yields an abundance of fruits and vegetables, some easily recognized, others, a new experience! A mystery herb appeared in our box of organic vegetables this week. What in the world is stevia?
Antibacterial Soaps Contain Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals
Up to 75 percent of antibacterial products carry triclosan and triclocarban, hormone-disrupting chemicals that affect brain and nervous system development.
Battle Stress With Herbs
Guest blogger, Randy Buresh, knowns that life can be stressful. He provides a list of herbs to help you relax.
Facial Oil: John Masters Organics Pomegranate Facial Nourishing Oil
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews John Masters Organics Pomegranate Facial Nourishing Oil. Get 20 percent off this product until July 31, 2009.
Healthy, Green Design: Decorating With Pebbles, Rocks and Stone
Pebbles, rocks and stones are beautiful, natural materials that add beauty and a very classic look to any style design.
Natural Memory Supplements: Improve Your Memory with Herbs, Foods and Minerals
Want to improve your memory? These natural memory enhancers can help you out: ginkgo biloba, magenisum, blueberry juice, rhodiola and fish oil.
EPA Proposes to Restrict Use of Glymes
Glymes, strong solvents that are part of the chemical family known as glycol ethers, have been linked to developmental and reproductive problems, including miscarriages.
Natural Lotion: Pangea Organics Hand and Body Lotion
Pangea Organics Hand and Body Lotion goes on smoothly, leaves hands moisturized and comes in four unusual scents.
Pinkwashing: What's Wrong with "Think Pink" and Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October means it's time for Breast Cancer Awareness month—and a new onslaught of pinkwashing.
Homemade Fruit Fly Trap
Rid your home of pesky fruit flies with this simple, nontoxic, homemade fruit fly trap.
Top 15 Regions for Smart Transit
In the wake of a study that shows access to public transportation is crucial to lowering carbon footprint, the Smarter Cities Project names the top regions for smart transit.
Clean Your Home with Baking Soda and Vinegar
Here are some highlights from my workshop, "Make Your Own Green Cleaners—for Pennies" at the Mother Earth News Fair. Throw away your chemical cleaners and get your home sparkling the healthy way!
Natural Sunscreen: Purple Prairie Botanicals SunStuff Lotion
Natural Home editorial assistant Susan Melgren reviews Purple Prairie Botanicals SunStuff natural sunscreen lotion. SunStuff uses zinc oxide to provide SPF 30 protection against UVA and UVB rays.
Organique by Himalaya Receives NPA Certificaton
Organique by Himalaya, a line of pure personal care products made by Himalaya Herbal Healthcare, received the NPA Natural Standard Seal on all 20 products.
In The News: Some Sunscreens May be Hazardous to Your Health
The sunscreens you use may not offer the amount of protection you need.
Every Herb Has a Story: Licorice's Health Benefits
Every herb has a story, and that of licorice begins with its reputation as a "sweet herb." Plants are put on this earth to provide nourishment and healing benefits. Licorice is one of those unique and special plants that does both.
Every Herb Has a Story: Bilberry for Eyes
Bilberries can help you maintain your eye health.
Urban Moonshine's New Organic Energy Tonic Helps Build and Maintain Energy Reserves Naturally
Urban Moonshine will introduce its new certified organic Energy Tonic at Natural Products Expo West, the industry's largest event taking place on March 8th.
Building the NewenHouse Kit Home: Natural Gypsum Drywall and Ultra-Low Electromagnetic Field Construction
Sonya Newenhouse discusses some of the issues with synthetic gypsum drywall and documents the steps she will take to avoid electromagnetic fields in her new house.
Mother Earth News Radio: Meet The 'Father' of Stevia Rebaudioside
Mother Earth News Radio recently interviewed Jim May, the first person to bring Stevia rebaudioside into the United States. Stevia is known most for its naturally sweet leaves. Listen to the interview here.
Natural Spring Cleaning: Simple, Cheap and Healthy
With just three ingredients and two simple steps, you can clear away germs and freshen your home's air to welcome spring.
Tyson Recalls Infected Deli Meat from Walmart Grab-and-Go Sandwiches
Zemco Industries, a division of Tyson, has recalled 380,000 pounds of deli meat suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogens, a deadly foodborne bacteria, from Walart stores across the nation.
You Don't Need Borax: Simple, Natural Nontoxic Cleaning Ingredients
You can get your whole house fresh and shiny clean with just five ingredients: lemons, vinegar, baking soda, tea tree oil and salt.
Just For Fun: Herbs of the Zodiac
There's more to your zodiac sign than you may think. Embrace your sign with these zodiac-related herbs.
The Shelf Life of Natural Beauty Products
Natural beauty products crafted without parabens have a shorter shelf life. Discover the expiration date on some common natural beauty products.
Natural Shampoo: Onesta Hair Care
Standing true to its motto, "Free yourself of harmful chemicals," Onesta Hair Care is a promising new natural shampoo and hair care line.
Repel Mosquitoes with ThermaCELL Outdoor Lantern
ThermaCell's Outdoor Lantern can simultaneously be used as a mosquito repellent and light, making it a great choice for the patio, cottage or camping.
For Your Health: Herbs That Repel Fleas
If you're a dog owner you know that fleas can be a common hassle. These three herbs offer an alternative way to battle this pesky problem.
Natural Lip Balm: Addicted to Lip Balm: Bubble and Bee Organic
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews natural lip balm from Bubble and Bee Organic.
Supplements Review: Barlean's Organic Oils Total Omega Swirl
The Total Omega Orange-Cream Swirl from Barlean's Organic Oils combines flaxseed oil, borage seed oil and fish oil to provide a balanced source of Omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. Better yet? Its sweet orange-cream flavor makes taking your daily supplements fun!
Fun with the White House
Weigh in as Natural Home collects reader and contributor suggestions on "greening the White House."
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Low Calorie Margaritas
Happy May 5th. What are you doing to celebrate? If you're like me, then today is the day to whip up your favorite tacos, snack on sensational salsa and, most importantly, mix yourself some margaritas. This year, why not try the stevia-sweetened mix Sinless Margarita.
Natural Lip Balm: Addicted to Lip Balm: EO
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews peppermint natural lip balm from EO.
Treating Depression Naturally: Combat Depression with Exercise
Exercise can boost mental health and help relieve depression as part of the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change's natural approach to treating depression.
Natural Lip Balm: Addicted to Lip Balm: Organic Essence Eco-Tube Lip Balms
Organic Essence now offers lip balms in biodegradable, compostable eco-tubes.
In The News: Researchers Discover Lavender's Pain-relieving, Calming Abilities
A new study suggests aromatherapy may help patients feel less stress before a procedure.
Healthiest Grocery Stores Revealed
My favorite grocery store is the healthiest, how about yours?
Re-Think Your Decor: Nightwood's Reincarnated Furniture
Myriah Scruggs and Nadia Yaron, the design duo behind Nightwood, deconstruct abandoned furniture pieces and then reconstruct them into folksy-modern works of art.
For Your Health: Relieve Stress and Anxiety
Relax and relieve your stress with these three herbs.
Make Your Own Green Cleaners
Make your own all-purpose cleaners, dishwasher detergent and mildew remover with safe, simple ingredients. Ever think you'd be doing dishes with Kool-Aid?
DIY: Make Car Fresheners with Tea Infusers
Tired of those cheap cardboard car air fresheners that are ugly and have a fake, overpowering odor? Try this easy solution.
Natural Alternatives: Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment (Response)
One guest blogger responds to a post about dry eye syndrome with some natural, herbal remedies that can help.
Natural Lip Balm: Addicted to Lip Balm: Yes To Carrots C Me Smile Lip Butter
Natural Home assistant editor reviews USDA-certified organic natural lip balm from Yes To Carrots.
Plop Plop, Fizz Fizz: Clean with Alka-Seltzer
Alka-Seltzer can give your cleaning routine a little extra fizz. Try it for unclogging drains and cleaning toilets.
Green Your Life: Doin' the Dishes
Washing the dishes is a necessary evil, but it doesn't have to be a burden on your wallet or the planet. Dani dishes about how to green your dishwashing routine.
Natural Remedies for Relieving Anxiety
If you suffer from bouts of anxiety, there's no need to panic—or pop a prescription pill. Try these natural remedies for relieving anxiety.
Driving Toward Sustainability in a Green Airstream
A California couple is hitting the road in a greened-up Airstream to share and gather lessons on living sustainbly.
Is Your Toothpaste Safe?
Conventional toothpaste is loaded with fluoride, SLS, triclosan and other chemicals. Learn the dangers of fluoride and explore the world of natural toothpastes!
Polish Furniture for Pennies
Whip olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice into a cheap, effective polish for wood furniture.
Natural Home's Top 5 Green Flooring Choices
Choosing natural, environmentally friendly flooring is an easy way to keep your home healthy. Choose natural linoleum, cork, sustainable wood, natural wool carpet or tile.
Watch Out Midwest! Is Atrazine Contaminating Your Drinking Water?
Atrazine, a common herbicide that can cause birth defects, washes off crops and lawns and makes its way to our drinking water supply. Atrazine levels in our water supply are highest between the months of April and July, especially in the Midwest.
How Do You Know Your Cleaning Products Are Green?
'Green' cleaning products are awash with misleading labels and false claims. Always look for a third-party certification to assure you're buying the healthiest, most environmentally friendly cleaners.
For Your Health: Relieve Your Sore Throat
Treat your dry, itchy throat this winter with these herbal remedies
The 2012 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 Lists
The 2012 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 Lists from the Environmental Working Group helps shoppers limit their pesticide exposure while saving money.
Don't Flush Old Medication! Recycle Them with National Take-Back Day
Unused and expired medications are difficult to recycle. Participate in National Take-Back Day this Saturday for an easy, safe way to dispose of old pills.
Supplement Review: Berries for Life BerryImmune Supplement
Give your immune system a boost with Berries for Life BerryImmune supplement, which combines the powers of elderberry, cranberry and beta-glucan.
Cool Find: Corpse Flowers
Beside the fact that the blooming "Corpse Flower" smells like, well, a rotting corpse, it's still quite the event.
Product Review: Cook With These Gourmet Peppercorns
NOTE We never trade products for mentions in our blogs or our published magazine. We do receive free samples and will mention them only if we like the product or find it especially effective. A few years ago a friend
Supermarket California Rolls Contain High Fructose Corn Syrup
California rolls from supermarket sushi counters contain high fructose corn syrup. You don't have to look hard to find this information; it's listed right on the package!
Natural Product Review: ORGO 7 Serums
This seven-serum set from ORGO Beauty is great for aging skin. Read on to learn why you should add this product to your beauty arsenal.
Home Remedies for Dark Under-Eye Circles
Tired of looking tired? Try these home remedies for dark under-eye circles.
Natural Lip Balm: Addicted to Lip Balm: The Body Shop Hemp Lip Protector
As scandalous as it once seemed to be, the Hemp Lip Protector at The Body Shop isn't that crazy
On the Road Again
Jessica talks about her recent trip to the Washington D.C. Green Festival and other locations the Natural Home crew will be visiting this fall and winter.
Throwback Thursday: The Year in Natural Home & Garden Covers
Our Natural Home & Garden cover shoot process has evolved throughout the year. Read a behind-the-scenes take on our covers.
Cool Your House Without AC
Matt and Kelly Grocoff keep cool in Michigan by taking advantage of their 110-year-old home's natural ventilation strategies. It's as easy as opening a couple of strategically placed windows.
6 Homemade Cleaner Recipes
Janeen Solberg developed these homemade cleaner recipes more than 10 years ago and still uses them today.
Spring Cleaning with Eco-Friendly Cleaners
Start your spring cleaning this year with homemade, eco-friendly cleaners.
Boost Your Health with Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey
Double up on the health benefits of apple cider vinegar and honey by pairing the two in our recipe for switchel, an ancient drink that quenches thirst and naturally boosts energy.
10 Solutions for the Perfect Stress-Free Environment
All it takes is a few deliberate and creative tweaks to turn our living space into a healthful, stress-free environment. Follow these 10 simple solutions to do just that.
5 Best Natural Laundry Detergents: Mother Earth Living Editor's Picks
Ditch the toxins in conventional laundry products. Keep your clothes clean with the best natural laundry detergent!
Spreading the Word on Herbs
Editor in Chief K.C. Compton interviews some experts who are spreading the word on herbs.
Gluten-Free Salad Dressing and Marinade from Tessemae's All Natural
Tessemae's All Natural announces the release of its line of gluten-free salad dressing and marinades.
ALŌ Drink Gets Straight To the Pulp of the Plant
ALŌ Drink blends are made with real aloe vera pulp and juice straight from the aloe vera plant - never reconstituted from powder.
Vegetarian Pot Pie Recipe
This holiday season, serve up a delicious, vegetarian pot pie made with nutrient-rich veggies.
5 Foods to Help You Sleep Better
What we eat throughout the day affects how we sleep at night. Try these five foods to help you sleep better at night.
5 Health Benefits of Eating Carrots
Packed with antioxidants and vitamins, carrots offer many health benefits, from maintaining healthy eyes to reducing the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
5 Ways to Get Healthy, and Stay There
Adopting a healthy lifestyle—and keeping it—doesn't happen overnight. Use these expert tips to build the foundation of life well-lived.
8 Ways to Overcome Shyness
Don't let shyness rule your child's life--try these tips to overcome shyness and let yourself be happier.
Facebook Community: 20 Cold & Flu Remedies We Love
We asked our readers to share some of their favorite cold and flu remedies. Check out 20 of our favorite reader-submitted remedies, from hot toddies to essential oil rubs.
The Truth About Antibacterial Soap
Learn the facts about antibacterial soap, what the FDA has to say about it and how you can make your own simple soap.
9 Ways to Reduce Stress
Chronic stress can harm both body and mind. Prevent and relieve stress in your life with these nine ideas.
5 Steps to Avoiding BPA
BPA is everywhere, but with a little know-how you can effectively cut this dangerous chemical from your life. Follow these five steps to avoid contact with BPA.
7 Health Benefits of Oatmeal
Loaded with fiber and antioxidants, oatmeal offers many health benefits, from protecting our hearts to preventing cancer and diabetes.
5 Health and Beauty Benefits of Peppermint
A well-known member of the mint family, peppermint has been used since ancient times to treat a number of ailments, including upset stomachs, skin irritations and more.
4 Vitamins and Minerals for Better Bone Health
Our bones need a variety of nutrients to keep them healthy. Make sure you're meeting the recommended amounts!
4 Health Benefits of Eating Apples
Packed with antioxidants and other healthy substances, apples boast a variety of health benefits, giving credence to the phrase "an apple a day keeps the doctor away."
Natural Remedies for Migraines
If you're tired of trying prescription migraine medications to treat your pain, try these natural remedies.
The Benefits of Neem Oil for the Garden
Not only is neem oil beneficial as a bio-pesticide, but it can actually enrich garden soil. Discover the benefits of neem oil for your garden!
10 Super Heart-Health Tips from Jonny Bowden
This February marks American Heart Health month—discover 10 super heart-health tips from nutrition expert Jonny Bowden.
Natural Product Review: Erbaviva's Relax Body Lotion
Enriched with a number of relaxing and healing ingredients, Erbaviva's Relax Body Lotion is a great body-care product to store on the office desk.
Natural Product Review: Primal Pit Paste's Thyme & Lemongrass Deodorant Stick
Free of aluminum and other nasty ingredients, this citrus-rich deodorant stick from Primal Pit Paste smells amazing, isn't hard to apply and works well.
Adorn Your Home with Natural Decor
Minimize indoor pollutants, protect your health and live in style with these ideas for incorporating eco-friendly, natural décor into your home.
4 Unusual Perfume Alternatives
If you're on a tight budget, or just in a pinch and need a quick dab of perfume, try one of these unusual perfume alternatives.
Natural Lip Balm: Addicted to Lip Balm: Shea Terra Organics Shea Lip Butter
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace feeds her addiction to lip balm and reviews Shea Terra Organics Menthe Orange Organic Shea Lip Butter.
Beyond Coastal Mineral Sunscreen
Beyond Coastal Mineral Sunscreen is loaded with vitamins, minerals and moisturizers.
High Blood Pressure? Lower It With 8 Natural Remedies
High blood pressure can lead to serious health complications. Reduce your risk for hypertension by incorporating these eight steps into a healthy lifestyle.
Natural Remedies for Clearing Up Acne
Acne can be caused by a number of factors, from poor nutrition to hormonal imbalance. Learn how to combat acne naturally with these home remedies for acne treatment.
5 Favorite Healthy Baby Essentials
These five effective and useful products are among my top picks for a healthy, natural baby.
Soda Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke and Cancer
A new study links diet soda to increased risk of fatal cardiac problems, while a health group connects caramel coloring in soda to cancer.
Plants Are Our Allies: Ease Irritated Eyes With Flax Seed
Contributer Susan Belsinger shares her experience with severe eye irritation and a low-cost home herbal cure.
How To Relieve Your Pet's Seasonal Allergies
We aren't the only ones who suffer from seasonal allergies. Try a few of these methods to get your pets back to their energetic, playful selves.
Natural Insect Repellents: Stay Safe with Natural and Herbal Bug Repellents
Protect yourself against mosquitoes, ticks and other insects with natural insect repellents.
Understanding Supplements: NPA Challenges Wall Street Journal
It's difficult to understand supplements when reputable sources just can't seem to get it right. The NPA recently challenged the Wall Street Journal about an article they published concerning dietary supplements. Read more.
Daydreams of Natural Spaces Part Five
Natural Home editorial intern Stephanie Nelson packs up her natural space and moves to a new apartment.
Protect Your Eyes from UV Rays
Exposure to UV rays can permanently damage and prematurely age eyes. Protect your eyes from UV radiation with these tips.
Daydreams of Natural Spaces Part Three
Transforming Natural Home editorial intern Stephanie Nelson's space started with an empty living room, and now it slowly resembles a livable space with seating. After buying a used love seat and ottoman, she recovers both so they match the room's theme.
Natural Home Remedies for Heartburn
Prevent and treat heartburn at home with these natural remedies.
6 Uses for Sugar
Sugar is a staple in many households. Try these six uses for sugar for a new way to use this conventional sweetener.
Potted Herb Plants: The Easy Gift that Keeps on Giving
Personalize your gift giving with a unique herb garden gift. While this time of year conjures images of poinsettias that fade and collect dust long before the holiday festivities are done, a customized herb kit is a meaningful gift that will provide fresh herbs and provide naturally lush décor for many months afterward.
Green Your Life: Natural Dog Treats Review: Buck's Biscuits Gourmet Dog Treats
Buck's Biscuits Gourmet Dog Treats are made with organic ingredients and contain no preservatives, making them the perfect, all-natural dog treat for your furry friend.
Natural Lipstick: Lavera Offers $10 Natural Lipstick Coupon
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace spots a great deal! Send in your old lipstick to Lavera, a natural cosmetics company, and Lavera will send you a $10 coupon to purchase a new, natural lipstick online!
Unusual Health: Drink Alcohol to Avoid Weight Gain
A study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hopsital in Boston found that drinking one to two glasses of beer, wine or spirits a day can help women keep off extra weight.
Food Manufacturers Agree to Cut 1.5 Trillion Calories from Food Products
The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, a coalition of retailers, industry trade associations, and food and beverage manufacturers, has announced that it will cut a combined 1.5 trillion calories from its members' products.
Make Your Own Dishwasher Detergent--for Pennies!
You don't have to spend a fortune and buy nasty chemicals to run your dishwasher. Whip up powdered or liquid dishwasher detergent in minutes--and don't forget to add essential oil. You'll get a dose of aromatherapy while your dishes get clean.
9 Uses for Epsom Salt
Soaking in an Epsom salt bath can help your body easily absorb magnesium, helping to relieve stress, soothe sore muscles and detox your body.
Daydreams of Natural Spaces Part Two
Natural Home editorial intern Stephanie Nelson builds an end table out of a salvaged window frame and four legs.
In the News: Proven Supplements for Depression
Scientific research backs the use of two familiar herbs for the treatment of mild depression.
Natural Energy Enhancers and other Herbs for Runners
These powerhouse herbs are great for runners. They act as natural energy enhancers, improve stamina and endurance, heal aches and pains and improve circulatory health.
Healthy Living Goals for 2011: Simple Steps
Editorial assistant Susan Melgren shares her healthy living goals for the next year.
Protect Your Eyes with Vision-Improving Supplements
Fight computer eyestrain with herbs and minerals that naturally improve vision and fight age-related macular degeneration.
Garden Ideas: Grow Herbs for Natural Dyes
Herbs can produce a wide variety of natural dyes, and some from useful plants you may already grow!
Keep Your Kids Healthy With Herbs
Take a look at these herbs to fight colds, flus and ear infections.
Natural Lip Balm: Addicted to Lip Balm: Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm
Honeybees are disappearing fast, and nobody really knows why. One way you can help yourself and the bees is to try the classic Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm. Five percent of the sales from the balm will go to CCD research.
Treating Depression Naturally: Establish a Sleep Schedule
Sleep deprivation and depression go hand-in-hand. Improve your overall health and find relief from depression by maintaining a consistent sleep schedule.
Natural Body Wash: Kathy's Family Early to Rise Citrus Body Wash Gel
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews natural body wash from Kathy's Family.
Treating Depression Naturally: Find Social Support
Seeking out social support, whether from friends and family, a support group or talk therapy, can help overcome depression as part of a natural treatment plan.
Music Saves Mountains: Dave Matthews and Patty Loveless Sing for the Hills
The Natural Resources Defense Council is teaming up with popular country, bluegrass and folk musicians, including Dave Matthews and Patty Loveless, for Music Saves Mountains—a one-night fundraising event to end mountaintop removal coal mining in the Appalachians.
Have a Healthy Period: Organyc Organic Cotton Tampons, Pads and Panty Liners
Choose organic cotton tampons, pads and panty liners from Organyc for a healthy, eco-friendly period.
Natural Products Expo West 2011: American Botanical Council Honors Botanical Excellence
On Thursday, March 10, our friends from the American Botanical Council hosted their annual ABCelebration. During the reception, three important people were recognized for their tremendous work in the herbal industry.
New Granolas from Bob's Red Mill
Four new all-natural whole grain granolas from Bob's Red Mill offer hearty options for a healthy diet.
Tints of Nature Hair Color Offers Natural Alternative to Toxic Dyes
Color your hair at home with Tints of Nature salon-grade permanent hair color, made with a natural soy base, which mitigates the damage and health risks typically associated with coloring hair.
Treating Depression Naturally: Anti-Rumination—Think Happy Thoughts!
Stopping rumination, or dwelling on negative thoughts, can help relieve depression. Find alternative ways to fill your time—and stay happier!
SunRidge Farms Offers New All-Natural Milk Chocolate Treats
SunRidge Farms' All-Natural Milk Chocolate Rainbow Drops feature natural premium quality chocolate and real vanilla in a pure cane sugar shell in seven beautiful colors, each of which is naturally derived from vegetable juice.
Every Herb Has a Story: Passionflower Benefits
Does stress or anxiety keep you jittery during the day and awake all night? Check out the benefits of passionflower for a calming rest.
Face Wash: Yes to Cucumbers Natural Glow Facial Towelettes
Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace reviews Yes To Cucumbers Natural Glow Facial Towelettes.
Healthy, All-Natural Air Fresheners
Clear your home's air naturally for better health and well being.
Dancing Deer Voted America's Best Brownie
Based on a "Brownie Blind Taste Test" recently conducted, Dancing Deer's all-natural, baked-from-scratch brownies won the taste test battle by a wide margin.
Make it Green: An Easy Natural Home Air Freshener
Instead of using synthetic scents, try this simple natural trick to make your home smell delicious.
In the News: Foods to Remedy Insomnia
Some foods can help you get better sleep. Try these tips to fight insomnia with natural sleep aids.
Natural Products Expo West 2011: Fresh Ideas for Change
My favorite experience at the Natural Products Expo West was the 6th Annual FIG Media Luncheon, hosted by the Fresh Ideas Group. This year, the panelists discussed how to pave the road for a healthier future.
Feel Happier! 5 Foods to Eat for a Better Mood
Diet affects mood. While an unhealthy diet can take its toll on our mental health, a healthy diet can make you feel happier. Try these five foods for mood!
Natural Product Review: Derma E's Cracked Skin Relief Crème
Prevent dry, cracked heels with this clove-scented Cracked Skin Relief Crème from derma e.
Natural Product Review: Santalia Intensive Spot Treatment
This Intensive Spot Treatment from Santalia is gentle on skin with plenty of acne-fighting power, perfect for sensitive skin. Read on to learn why you should add this product to your beauty arsenal.
Natural Product Review: Savannah Bee's Royal Jelly Body Butter
This bee-friendly body-care product from the Savannah Bee Company is a great winter product. Read on to learn why you should use the Royal Jelly Body Butter to moisturize and hydrate your skin.
Natural Product Review: Garden Apothecary's Vanilla Sugar Scrub
Treat your skin to the wonderfully delicious scent of vanilla with this luxurious vanilla sugar scrub from Garden Apothecary.
A New Favorite Sugar
Although we should limit our sugar consumption for health, coconut sugar is a healthier alternative to refined white sugar.
Natural Remedies for Nasal Congestion, Sore Throat and Aching Muscles
Home sick for the day, Natural Home editorial assistant Susan Melgren tests the effectiveness of natural home remedies for nasal congestion, sore throat and aching muscles.
4 Health and Beauty Benefits of Honey
Naturally sweet and healing, honey has uses in the pantry, the medicine cabinet and the beauty drawer. Discover the health and beauty secrets of honey with these four uses for honey.
5 Foods to Avoid for Better Sleep
What you eat throughout the day can affect how you sleep at night. Avoid these five foods for a better night's sleep.
5 Health Benefits of Eating Avocados
Avocados are packed with nutrients, antioxidants and good fat that are beneficial for your health
4 Foods That Weaken Bones
The foods you're eating could be chipping away at your bone density. Find out which four foods and drinks are eating away at your bones.
Good Sources of Vitamin D
Vitamin D promotes good bone, immune system and mental health. Want to boost your intake of this essential nutrient? Add these good sources of vitamin D to your diet!
4 Health Benefits of Eating Walnuts
Loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, walnuts provide an array of impressive health benefits, from protecting our hearts to preventing cancer and diabetes.
5 Health Benefits of Pears
Packed with nutrients, fiber and antioxidants, pears make a delicious but healthful snack. Just check out these five health benefits of pears!
3 Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes
Take advantage of the health benefits of sweet potatoes with these tips.
Home Remedies for Healthy Teeth and Gums
Commercial toothpastes and gels are not the only way to keep your mouth and teeth fresh and clean. Try these home remedies for healthy teeth and gums without the risky chemicals.
4 Health Benefits of Watermelon
Discover a few health benefits of watermelon, a favorite summertime treat.
5 Herbs for Better Brain Health
Herbs contan antioxidants and other helpful properties that can improve memory, boost cognitive function and keep your brain in shape as you age.
5 Health Benefits of Eating Pomegranates
October marks the beginning of pomegranate season. Dig in and enjoy the health benefits of this superfruit.
3 Fun Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy
Maintaining good heart health doesn't have to be a chore! Incorporate these three steps into your life to have some fun while keeping your heart healthy.
Every Herb Has a Story: The Health Benefits of Ginger
New studies show that ginger, in addition to its other health benefits, may help regulate the body's inflammatory response.
Natural Odor Eater: Activated Charcoal
Eliminate foul, unwanted personal odors with natural odor eaters such as activated charcoal.
The Dangers of Over-the-Counter Painkillers
Conventional over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen, aspirin and acetaminophen carry risks such as internal bleeding, liver toxicity and increased risk of stroke and heart attack.
Natural Product Review: Larenim Mineral's Youth Bloom Gel
Minimize the appearance of dull, aging skin with Larenim Mineral's anti-aging serum, Youth Bloom Gel.
6 Best Iced Tea Varieties: Mother Earth Living Editors' Picks
Cool off with a glass of refreshing iced tea with the Mother Earth Living Editors' Picks of the best iced tea varieties for summer.
Natural Medicine Cabinet: Health Benefits of Cayenne Peppers
Capsaicin, the active ingredient in cayenne and other chili peppers, offers a number of health benefits, from relieving pain to protecting the heart.
In The News: Thyme Tincture May Treat Acne Better Than Most Medications
Researchers have discovered that using a thyme tincture to treat acne may prove more effective than over-the-counter treatments.
SheaMoisture Introduces New All-Natural Hair Gel for Curly Hair
SheaMoisture's Coconut and Hibiscus Curling Soufflé (Gel) with Agave Nectar and Flax Seed is an effective, easy-to-rinse-out, no buildup, light-weight and all-natural alternative to other curl defining styling aids on the market.
Four New Flavors of All-Natural, Gluten-Free Soups
Bookbinder Specialties recently added four new flavors to their line of gourmet, ready-to serve gluten-free soups packaged in resealable glass jars.
Wabi-Sabi Wednesday: Simple, Natural Cleaning
Your simply imperfect arsenal for getting the whole house clean--naturally.
Organic Sea Salt Spray
John Masters Organics Sea Mist Sea Salt Spray is great for recreating beach hair or getting a tousled look.
Daydreams of Natural Spaces Part Four
Natural Home editorial intern Stephanie Nelson creates a planter table to hold her everyday items and incorporates plants into the design.
Ancient Health at Home: Making Tinctures
Making tinctures at home may sound intimidating, but it is as simple as following a simple recipe from a cookbook.
Supplement Review: Plantiva ImmuneDx Immune Supplement
Plantiva's botanical-based immune supplement ImmuneDx combines the power of ginseng, Stephania and other herbs to protect the immune system.
Sodium Excess: 7 Ways to Reduce Your Daily Sodium Intake
Consuming too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure and heart disease, yet most Americans consume more than the recommended amount. Reduce your sodium intake with these seven simple steps.
Natural Libido Boosters and Aphrodisiacs
Get in the mood with natural libido boosters, aphrodisiac spices and exercises to get your blood pumping!
Gardening Rookie: Books and Magazines for Gardeners
The weather outside may be frightful, but it's a delightful time to curl up with a stack of gardening books and begin planning next season's harvest.
Choosing Safe Makeup and Beauty Products
Guest blogger Faith Moser shares four dangerous ingredients to avoid when choosing safe makeup as well as some of the products in her beauty bag.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Natural, Organic and Fair Trade Ice Creams
Sunday, July 18, is National Ice Cream Day. Celebrate by serving up a scoop of naturally sweet, organic and fair trade ice creams.
Spring into the Season with 5 Superfoods!
Celebrate spring by indulging in these 5 seasonal superfoods—delicious, nutrient-packed fruits and vegetables.
Treating Depression Naturally: Bright Light Therapy
Treat seasonal depression with bright light therapy, one tenant of the Therpeutic Lifestyle Change's program.
Daydreams of Natural Spaces Part One
Stephanie tackles moving and furnishing an empty house by picking salvaged, hand-crafted or environmentally friendly pieces.
Green Your Fourth of July Party
Natural Home editorial intern Samantha Schwartz shares her tips for having a green Fourth of July with healthy food and a fun, waste-free atmosphere.
Natural Medicine Cabinet: Health Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric, a curcumin-containing spice commonly used in Indian curry, has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines to cure a number of ailments. Discover the health benefits of turmeric!
Natural Soap for Healthy Skin: Purple Prairie Botanicals Orange and Tea Tree Facial Toning Bar
Purple Prairie Botanicals Orange and Tea Tree Facial Toning Bar combines the bacteria-fighting power of tea tree and orange essential oil for a product that promotes healthy, glowing skin.
Treating Depression Naturally: Omega 3 Supplements for Depression
Omega-3 supplements, one component of the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change program's natural approach to treating depression, can help relieve symptoms of depression.
Healthy Green Design: Naturally Scent Your Home
Eliminate unpleasant odors in your home by using natural products.
Natural Remedies for Runny Noses: Herbal Steams
After coming down with a cold, this Herb Companion editor kicks her sinus congestion to the curb with an herbal steam, an effective natural remedy for runny noses.
5 Best Natural Lip Balms: Mother Earth Living Editors' Pick
The Mother Earth Living editors pick their top five favorite natural lip balms.
Natural Product Review: The Orange Owl's Sun Shower Body Scrub
For an extra burst of energy in the morning, indulge in this citrus-scented Sun Shower body scrub from The Orange Owl.
Natural Product Review: Elemental Herbology's Delicate Cleanser
Use this gentle facial cleanser from Elemental Herbology in the evening to keep your complexion free of dirt and grime.
3 Facial Oils I Love
Moisturizing your face with botanical oils is a centuries-old practice from ancient Rome that is becoming popular once again. Check out three facial oils that I love using right now.
5 Ways to Boost Indoor Air Quality
Two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, our indoor air quality is worsening. Embrace these five healthful practices for cleaner air.
4 Ways to Naturally Relieve PMS
Reaching for the painkillers every month? Read on for natural ways to relieve PMS symptoms.
11 Uses for Salt
Salt can soak up stains, clean pots and pans and exfoliate skin. Check out these and other uses for salt!
Editor's Pick: Natural Popcorn Products
Ditch that extra-large tub of heavily buttered popcorn from your local movie theater for one of these delicious, nutritious natural popcorn products.
5 Foods to Eat for PMS Relief
Eating a proper diet will help your body get rid of excess estrogen, the culprit behind PMS symptoms. Prevent cramps, bloating, fatigue and mood swings by incorporating these five foods into your diet.
6 Foods to Avoid for PMS Relief
Hormone fluctuations the week before your period can lead to cramps, bloating fatigue and mood swings. Prevent PMS symptoms by monitoring your diet and avoiding these six foods.
6 Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda
Sodas cause abnormal weight gain and are laced with unpleasant ingredients like brominated vegetable oil and BPA. Need a reason to stop drinking soda? We'll give you six.
7 Health Benefits of Asparagus
Loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, asparagus offers a lot more than a tasty side dish. Check out these health benefits of asparagus!
5 Health Benefits of Grapes
Protect your heart and brain and prevent cancer by eating grapes. Check out these five health benefits of grapes!
Foods for Eye Health
Protect your eyes from age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts with these foods for eye health.
4 Health Benefits of Tomatoes
Unlock the powers of antioxidant-rich tomatoes by checking out these many health benefits of tomatoes.
9 Anti-Aging Herbs
Anti-aging herbs such as ginkgo, bilberry and turmeric can improve memory, ease arthritis and treat other ailments caused by aging.
6 Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Fish oil supplements are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which do an amazing array of wonders for the body. Just check out these health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids!
Good Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3s are important to brain health, reduce inflammation and are essential to reducing risk of chronic diseases. Boost your intake of this essential nutrient by turning to these good sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
7 Anti-Inflammatory Herbs
Tackle chronic inflammation with anti-inflammatory herbs such as turmeric, ginger, boswellia and more.
5 Health Benefits of Cauliflower
Explore the many health benefits of cauliflower, from cancer prevention to digestive support.
15 Ways to Survive the Cold and Flu Season
Bypass cold and flu season this year with natural remedies, herbal supplements, TLC and a little common sense.
5 Health Benefits of Pumpkins
Although pumpkins play more of a festive role in today's society, this fall vegetable provides numerous health benefits that would make it wise for us to incorporte it into our diet.
It Will Never Rain Roses: 6 Spring Gardening Tips
Give yourself a little extra reason to treasure your time in the garden by perusing the gardening articles from our March/April 2013 issue. We teach you how to have your earliest spring garden, give you tips on reducing your gardening resources, show you an unexpected source of nutrition, and much more!
Green Your Life: Green Product Review: Twist Biodegradable Sponges
If one of your New Year's resolutions was to use more green products, check out Twist's line of amazing sponges. Not only are they biodegradable, but they're also free of dyes and made from all-natural, plant-based materials.
Herbs and Heart Health: 13 Herbal Remedies Not to Take With Heart Medication
Herbal remedies often work as well as traditional medications, but when it comes to your heart, don't combine the two. If you're taking heart medication, avoid these 13 herbal remedies.
The Top 10 Most Toxic Cities in America
From Los Angeles to Philadelphia, Forbes rates the ten most toxic cities in the United States.
The Top 10 Least Toxic Cities in America
Forbes releases its list of the least toxic cities in America, from Texas to Pennsylvania.
6 Foods to Lower Cholesterol Naturally
High cholesterol can lead to heart disease and other major problems. Reduce yours with these six foods to lower cholesterol naturally.
4 Sources of Indoor Air Pollution
Indoor air pollutants can cause a number of health problems. Breathe easier by removing or remedying these four sources of indoor air pollution.
7 Foods to Eat for Better Heart Health
A proper diet is crucial in promoting good heart health—so make sure you're eating the right stuff! These seven foods are loaded with healthy fats, fiber and antioxidants to protect your heart.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month Naturally
Natural Home editorial intern Kirsten Hudson describes how to make homemade ice cream and gives some organic ice cream recipes.