Did you stay connected to the world over the holiday weekend? Or did you enjoy festivities relaxing with friends and family discussing life’s adventures? Either way, in our Health & Wellness News & Info recap, you can catch up on the soft news that you may have missed or dive further into some interesting posts that can improve your overall well-being. This week, a shaved brussels sprouts salad recipe gets the presidential approval, CrossFit classes may go mainstream and publicity ramps up for a documentary about personal products and the environment.
Health & Wellness News & Info Recap, 4/6
Health & Wellness News & Info Recap, 3/30
What’s on your mind this week? Spring Break? Easter? Passover? Baseball season? On our mind and in this edition of our Health & Wellness News & Info Recap, dietitians discuss clean eating, GNC announces new quality control protocols and an inspirational post tells us about reframing thoughts, actions and attitudes.
Green Beauty Drugstore Cosmetics
Do you know how many products you use in a day, from toothpaste and shaving cream to fragrances and hair gels? I used to own a variety of cleansers and makeup and fooled myself thinking I used quality beauty items. I assumed since I often bought cosmetics and hair products from high-end salons that I didn’t have to worry about toxic chemicals.
I was wrong.
Like many, I believed if a product was for sale at a drugstore, supermarket or boutique cosmetics counter, it must be safe. And even worse, I didn’t understand that every product I put on my body soaked into my skin and was absorbed into my bloodstream within minutes. I’ve read that women use between 10-20 cosmetic items daily. This is equal to absorbing about five pounds of makeup per year that includes carcinogens, pesticides and hormone disrupters.
Health & Wellness News & Info Recap, Week Ending 3/16
This week’s Health & Wellness News & Information recap highlights the ‘Kids Eat Right’ label, the safety of supplements, the soft-cover release of Thrive and an inspirational post in memory of a furry friend. Let us know what types of wellness stories interest you, so that we are providing a relevant round up that makes your life easier.
All-Natural Beauty: DIY Deep Hair Conditioner
I’ve enjoyed playing with make-up and hair since I was a little girl. I still love beauty products, so made an event out of throwing out my old school cosmetics for new clean and green ones. Since I’ve changed my lifestyle to eliminate toxins, I’ve come to appreciate all the many organic and natural products with few ingredients. At first, I scrutinized ingredients myself, then looked to well-credentialed sources like the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep database. This is a fun adventure, but also can be time consuming and pricey. So, I set out to create some of my own. This short video demonstrates how to make a deep hair conditioner using only three ingredients.
Have you ever created your own beauty products? If so, please share. If not, what is stopping you?
Natural Beauty Routine: Oil Pulling
Over the past few years, I’ve noticed oil pulling trending within health and wellness publications. Since I’m all about investigating healthy practices that promote a clean lifestyle, I jumped at the chance to try this ancient practice. In this video, I discuss what oil pulling is and the presumed benefits of adding it to my natural beauty routine.