Posts by Amy Flyntz
I Tried Cold Showers for Stress & Anxiety—Here’s What Happened
Water therapy, or “hydrotherapy,” has long been recognized in ancient and non-Western cultures and naturopathic medicine for its myriad health benefits: From warm baths to induce relaxation and soothe aching muscles (self care, anyone?) to immersing the body in cold water to boost metabolism and allay chronic skin conditions, hydrotherapy has been a trusted healing…
Read MoreSecret Launches Its First Aluminum Free Deodorant
As the clean beauty movement continues to gain traction—some estimates put the worth of the global organic beauty market on target to reach $15.98 billion by 2020—conventional personal care brands are taking note, and making changes. Mainstream deodorant brand Secret, a mainstay on mass drugstore and supermarket shelves, launched its first ever Aluminum Free Deodorant…
Read MoreWhy Sipping on Healing Broth Is the Cure to Your Winter Woes
Ah, January. Somewhere between the buzz of New Year’s Eve wearing off and the resolutions kicking in, we often find we’re feeling less than our best selves. Whether you’re fighting that first dreaded tickle at the back of your throat or are in the throes of full blown flu, don’t panic. We delved deep into…
Read More4 Tips to Green Cleaning Your Home in the New Year
Whether you’ve made a resolution to declutter in the new year or are just looking to freshen up your home in a wholly nontoxic way, green cleaning your abode is easier than ever, thanks to readily available ingredients, sustainable home goods and a daily dose of Mother Nature. Read on for four tips to green…
Read MoreThese Food Additives Banned in Europe Are Still Allowed in U.S. Foods
From cherry-colored candy and neon-hued soda to the bright white flour in that hamburger bun, food additives have long held a place on American store shelves. While the European Union has taken restrictive measures to ensure that such food additives—which have been linked to cancer—don’t reach its consumers, these substances are still allowed in U.S.…
Read MoreI Tried an IUD for Birth Control—Here’s What Happened
If you’re a sexually active woman trying to manage your birth control, you may know all too well that sinking feeling of having your pill prescription run out exactly as you’re headed out of town. (Not to mention insurance snafus, long lines to pick up prescriptions, condoms, the dreaded condom breakage and the subsequent trip…
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