Derived from the Hindi word ch?mpo – which means to press, knead, or soothe – the first shampoos were made from herbs and plant extracts. Natural surfactants like soapberries created …
Meaning “strength” in the Mayan tongue, chia seeds are widely regarded as one of the world’s healthiest foods, and for good reason. We know that eating chia seeds carries some …
Perspiration is the body’s way of preventing overheating, through the wondrous process of evaporative cooling. Though sweat is mostly water, it also contains traces of zinc, magnesium, copper, iron, nickel, …
The art and science of root cellaring – that is, a structure built below ground to preserve foods over the long winter months – was vital to survival in the …
You would think that a product that goes into your mouth multiple times per day would be entirely safe and free of questionable ingredients. Unfortunately, after generations of use and …
As the earth tilts away from the sun, the first snowfall always blankets the landscape in its uniquely lovely way. Not long after, the bright white terrain will become a …
Sweet, bubbly, and refreshing, there’s nothing quite like an ice cold soft drink on a hot day. Perhaps it’s the effervescence in a glass, or the sugar rush, or maybe …
Every month of every year, billions of women and girls over the world endure between three to seven days of menstruation. Beginning as young as eight years old until around …
The very best steps you can take to make sure your home is nice and toasty this winter is to perform a home energy audit as well as the annual …
The sweet scent of freshly baked cookies, the smoky aroma of a roaring fire, the earthy fragrance of the Christmas tree, the allure of the holiday feast roasting in the …