The universe enjoys a complicated intersection of different types of people. We’ve got the outdoorsy folks, the mall rats, the weekend warriors, the couch potatoes and everything in between. After all, it takes all kinds to make the world go round. Perhaps one group of people to which we as...
Backpackers across the globe marvel at the landscapes set before them as they trek across the terrain. Many factors help make a successful backpacking adventure such as knowing what to bring, efficient packing and minimizing your environmental impact on the places you explore with all-natural products. What’s for Dinner? The...
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has published its new recommendation for the dietary intake of vitamin D. The new recommendations contain significant changes from IOM’s previous recommendations in 1997, and current research indicates that even the new changes are already out of date. During the next few months, we will...
If you’ve ever watched a kids’ dodge ball game, you’ve probably seen the following unfold before you: one unlucky guy or gal is left standing to face, say, five or six aggressive players from the other side. This poor soul must duck line-drives from the left, catch lobs sent...
Everyone has experienced the discomfort and pain of heartburn at some point in their lives. However, for those who suffer from acid reflux and its more severe relative, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn can interrupt daily life. Acid reflux is the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. It produces...
Who owns the natural pie? Walmart sells about 25% of the nation’s food. The company sent shock waves through the natural products industry in January when it announced a major five-year plan to convert thousands of its private label food items to healthier recipes. Less salt, trans-fats and sugars. A...
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