Dr. Teri Dourmashkin’s skincare line La Vie Celeste is a unique luxurious line of anti-aging products that are fragrance-free and suitable for even the most sensitive skin. I asked Dr. Dourmashkin how her line was born, and how La Vie Celeste has evolved and continues to grow. 1) How did La...

A while back, I wrote about soy, dairy and their potential relation to acne. We had some awesome readers comment, sharing their experiences, further supporting the idea the solution to healthy, clear skin is different for each of us and a little willingness to goes a long way. In related...

Inner and outer beauty are major keys to healthy living. Daily we are bombarded with free radicals, harmful GMO’s, negative commentary of world events, and general un-coolness. So, how do members of the modern hippie tribe combat this and maintain “eco-beautyness”? My eco-beauty habits...

Dear EarthTalk: I always hear about hair products and sprays that claim to be natural and organic based. What are some hair products that can be purchased that are legit and cause no harm to the environment? –Penny Siegel, Milwaukee, WI Many common hair care products, including shampoos,...

In this video, Sergei Boutenko takes you shopping to understand the variety of greens available in a super market. These common greens can and should be used for making green smoothies. Sergei intends to give you some new green smoothie ideas to help add variety to your greens...

I say skip a meal! We live in a busy, tight-schedule always-in-a-rush society at least 5 days out of 7. Meetings, deadlines, family responsibilities, errands, and social life stretch the capacities of our calendars and our physical and mental ones, as well. Often when the day gets super busy,...

Dear EarthTalk: I’m interested in getting a new tattoo, but recently found out that red tattoo ink contains mercury. Is this true of other tattoo inks as well? Are there any eco-friendly alternatives? – John P., Racine, WA It is true that some red inks used for permanent tattoos...

Life can get hectic – and judging from conversations I’ve had with friends recently, I’m not the only one the impending bustle of fall has snuck up on this year. Between closing the physical location of Butterfly Effect and converting it to an online business, keeping up with...

Valya Boutenko demonstrates how you can avoid foamy, unpalatable green smoothies by knowing the difference between soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Adding fruits that are rich in soluble fiber will transform the texture of a green smoothie into something creamy and delicious. “How to...

Do you ever feel like it is too late to get healthy and start a new exercise routine? That your body is not cooperating with you anymore, and you will never be able to lose weight? Or maybe you know someone who uses their age as an excuse to give up on their health? We are all scared, at least...