Many, many years go we went to Hawaii on vacation. My oldest daughter was at that age where we had to go into every surf shop (this was before there was an Abercrombie and Fitch or Hollister—we are talking REAL surf shops.) Everywhere we went were these bumper stickers that said, “Eddie would go.” Whenever […]
Health & Fitness
Simple Itch-Free Strategies for Summer
by guest blogger Dr. Mao Shing Ni, DOM, PhD, ABAAHP, Lac, author of the best-selling book Secrets of Longevity Even as the summer season winds down, with its bounty of banquets and outdoor gatherings, you can still face itchy discomfort from the elements. And you may have decided you want better ways to cope with them […]
Wrinkles and Age Spots: Secrets from the Empress
By guest blogger Dr. Mao Shing Ni, DOM, PhD, ABAAHP, LAc; author of the best-selling book Secrets of Longevity The Chinese healing tradition has specialized in age-defying skin solutions for thousands of years. It began 2,000 years ago with an Empress who knew that the key to her power was in a youthful appearance. These natural skin-beautifying secrets are […]
7 Tips for a Healthy Vacation
By guest blogger Mao Shing Ni, DOM, PhD, ABAAHP, LAc; author of the bestselling book Secrets of Longevity. Summer is a big season for traveling. Here are some ways to keep your health and longevity intact on your journey. 1. Flexibility is Key to Stress-Free Travel Travel can be stressful. You may miss a connecting […]
More Ungarbling of the
Term “Grassfed”
By guest blogger Carrie Balkcom, executive director for the American Grassfed Association The explosion in the demand for grassfed meat has lead to many confusing labeling issues. Rodale.com published a starting primer of what to look for when purchasing sustainably raised grassfed meats in January of this year. To continue the education, here’s some more […]
The 4 Best Ways to Balance Emotions
by guest blogger Mao Shing Ni, DOM, PhD, ABAAHP, Lac; doctor of Chinese medicine, antiaging specialist, and author of Secrets of Longevity: Hundreds of Ways to Live to Be 100 (Chronicle Books, 2006) When so much is uncertain in the world around us, it is natural for our anxieties to rise and for our emotions […]
My Magic Running Shoes
I was one of those depressed, overweight, overstressed people who always had a reason why I wouldn’t or couldn’t run. The most pressing reason was that sneakers made my feet feel so hot that I couldn’t bear to wear them. Ever. Lucky for me, I am the CEO of the company that owns Runner’s World, […]
Inheritance
by guest blogger Holly Walck, Iyengar yoga practitioner and teacher in Bethlehem, PA and Istanbul, Turkey I have spent the past 15 years, just a little less than half my life, studying and teaching Iyengar yoga. So when I learned that BKS Iyengar, our Guruji and the most influential yoga master of our time was, […]
Scratch
Raised on America’s first organic farm, Scratch author Maria Rodale learned how to make everyday favorites from, yes, scratch — the way you remember them; the way they turn out best.
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Drawing on findings from leading health researchers as well as conversations with both chemical and organic farmers from coast to coast, Maria Rodale irrefutably outlines the unacceptably high cost of chemical farming on our health and our environment.
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