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Accelerated Aging Strikes Again

May 12, 2010

In my book, Organic Manifesto, I write about how studies are finding that genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which are now found in almost all our processed foods including nonorganic corn and soy, cause accelerated aging.

Then, last week I read about a new study that shows that soda, specifically the phosphorous in soda, causes accelerated aging too.

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Beyoncé and the True Cost of Beauty

February 17, 2010

I am not a huge fan of Beyoncé. I admire her, but her music isn’t really my cup of tea. I do, however, love People magazine. It’s my 20 minutes of mental erasure once a week. With the added bonus that it keeps me up-to-date on popular culture.

This week I was stunned when I saw this quote from Beyoncé:

“I’m always in pain! My earrings are heavy, and my heels are hurting—they hurt all the time. But you know you have to sacrifice for beauty. You just get kind of numb after a… more

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The LUX Life

February 20, 2009

One of my longtime dreams finally came true this month. I have yearned to go get a simple (nonpolish) manicure and pedicure in a place that didn’t stink like a hair salon. I mean, I don’t put those sprays and chemicals on my hair, why would I want to breathe them in when I am trying to relax and pamper myself?

At last! On the north side of Bethlehem a tiny little ecosalon called Lux has opened up. They… more

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