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9 Surprising Uses for Essential Oils

Aromatherapy can change the mood of a room, but did you know it can also disinfect it? Here are nine ways you’re not using essential oils, but should be.

Kitten

The Best Foods for Your Pet

Even the most conscientious pet lover can be stymied by the myriad food choices out there. Read our expert advice on how to select the most nutritious diets for Fido and Fluffy.

laundry detergent

Scrubbing Troubles

A new report finds that health hazards are lurking in many popular household cleaning products—even those labeled ‘green’ or ‘natural.’

Fire Extinguisher

Top Three Tips for Home Safety

Home Safety Tips
Know Your Castle  
Mind the Gaps 
Drill, baby, drill

Composting

Create Your Own Compost

Transforming food scraps into compost means healthier plants and smaller landfills—and you don’t even need a yard to do it.

Service Dogs

Service Dogs: A New Breed of Health Heroes

Service dogs have a long history as invaluable partners and helpers. New research shows, however, that some dogs have talents that go way beyond even what the most fanatical dog lover could have imagined.

washing machine

Toxin-Free Laundry Guide

In washing off the dirt, are you introducing toxins to your clothes? Its time to clean up your washing routine and learn the ins and outs of healthy, green laundry.

Dish soap.

Do You Have Hidden Toxins in Your Home?

Many of the cleaners found in the home to get rid of disease-carrying bacteria may actually contain chemicals that can make us sick!

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Is "Dirty Electricity" Making You Sick?

What would we do without electricity? It keeps the lights on and all of our gadgets running smoothly. But can it also make us sick? Best-selling author Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, sheds some light on this controversial topic.

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