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 all the intricacies of this ancient...

A few years ago, when I was working on How to Survive an Estralarian Mind Meld, a friend gave me a copy of the Kosmic Consciousness 10-cd set consisting of a series of interviews with visionary philosopher Ken Wilber. It was a heartening experience for me to listen to the author of The Theory...

Introduction to Technostress We are no longer hitchhikers on the information highway. We live in a world of connectivity and it is growing every day. There are some amazing benefits of being so technologically advanced and connected, but there are also disadvantages. Stressors used to arrive...

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,...

Winter is on its way. Temperatures are dropping. No matter how hard you curl your toes on those long, cold, and frosty winter nights, they won’t get any warmer! Electric blankets are a convenient, cost effective way to stay warm during the winter months. But do you need to be concerned...

Many people get sick after being at the airports and taking long flights. Traveling can be a real challenge to our immune system: stress, breaking the routine, not-so-great food, exposure to sick people, environmental toxins, and a ton of bacteria circling through the A/C. Jet lag and heavy...

Let’s face it, there’s a lot going on during the holidays and it’s easy to put our health last. Well, you deserve better. Use these five simple tips to sneak health into your holidays without a lot of extra effort and focus. Fast Before You Feast A big part of the holidays is...

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...

Dear Friends, In my family we have been enjoying adding one persimmon per blender while preparing our daily green smoothies. For example, today I made my green smoothie out of one pint of strawberries and one bunch of spinach, plus one fuyu persimmon and two cups of water. This orange fruit...

As a parent, I generally don’t overreact to small cuts and bruises and I’m not an alarmist when it comes to most ailments and injuries. This may be due to my status as a mom of three boys who are constantly bruised and sniffling. We don’t rush to the doctor for coughs, and...