Have you ever wondered what a doctor of naturopathy really does? Or searched for gentle, effective ways to deal the pervasive challenges such as allergies or high blood pressure? Perhaps you have always wanted to try NIA or Bodyrolling… And wondered...

Dear EarthTalk: I know that there are many issues with personal care products being unsafe for our health, but where do I look to find out what’s safe and what’s not? – Mary Pulaski, Trenton, NJ The average American uses about 10 personal care...

Technostress is just another modern day addiction. The symptoms associated with this techno-centered syndrome range from irritability to a high degree of factual thinking, poor focus, limited access to emotions, and an insistence on efficiency while displaying...

Dear EarthTalk: Are there healthy, green-friendly mouthwashes? I’ve heard that some contain formaldehyde and other nasty substances. – Marina Sandberg, Albany, NY Many mainstream mouthwashes contain ingredients that you definitely don’t want...

Three years ago when I had just started exploring Ayurveda, the abundance of information and the lack of guidance were very confusing and discouraging at times. It took lots of time-consuming research and unnecessary frustration to finally understand...

Dear EarthTalk: What’s the story with Echinacea? Many herb teas contain it, and many people swear by it as a cold remedy. But I’ve also seen headlines saying that the herb has no medicinal value whatsoever. Can you set the record straight? –...