By guest blogger Stephanie Eckelkamp for EatClean.com Dilemma: Even though I’m pretty health savvy, New Year’s Eve parties make me go a little nutty. Like, eat-five-pounds-of-cheese-and-wash-it-down-with-spiked-punch nutty. Apparently, I should have a game plan for avoiding this kind of binge, but I don’t. Luckily, four supersmart nutritionists decided to help me out. Here, they weigh […]
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How to Master the Art of Dry Brushing
by guest blogger Amanda Harding, copywriter at Rodale’s Brush your teeth, brush your hair, brush your…body? Yes, it’s time to add another important step to your morning routine. Dry brushing is not just a centuries-old health practice that’s been gaining popularity; it’s also an easy and effective natural beauty routine. The benefits of dry brushing […]
Random Acts of Compassionate Connection
by guest blogger Pam Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP, best-selling author and expert on health, fitness, and nutrition Loneliness hurts. We don’t need a slew of science studies to convince us that living without meaningful connection to others is painful. To be clear, I’m not talking about dedicated alone time for introspection, journaling, prayer, a quiet walk, […]
Play It Safe with Non-Toxic Toys
by guest blogger Toni Becker, member of the Rodale’s editorial team Plastic, lead, and questionable practices are highly prevalent in a popular industry—and they pose continuous health concerns. The scariest part is this industry’s goods are targeted at children. It’s the toy business. Shocking, yes, and even more so when you consider how fragile developing […]
3 Reasons You Can’t Ditch Your Workouts This Holiday Season
by guest blogger Greg Hoak, MS, CSCS The holiday season is here, and with all of the stress and chaos associated with it, people’s workouts are often the first thing to drop off of their daily “to-do” list. But dropping the dumbbells to decorate? Or skipping cardio to bake cookies? Holiday activities are no […]
The Autoimmune Disease Epidemic
by guest blogger Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc, integrative medicine pioneer Autoimmune (AI) disorders are among the most difficult diseases of our modern age, and their rates are skyrocketing. Beyond the life-sapping symptoms, there is the element of betrayal. Instead of defending the body, the immune system goes rogue, attacking joints, organs, and tissues—even the brain—causing […]
Drink THIS Smoothie after Too Many Holiday Treats
by guest blogger Stephanie Eckelkamp, senior associate editor at Prevention magazine We’ve all been there—doubled over in pain after eating five too many Christmas cookies chased with spiked eggnog followed by a generous slab of cranberry- and nut-crusted cheese log. ‘Tis the season…right?! But while overindulging during the holidays is to be expected—and even, I’d […]
Clean Blueberry Detox Smoothie
by guest blogger Candice Kumai, clean-eating chef and cookbook author Still feeling full from Thanksgiving? Had too many calories and not enough nutrients over the past few days? This deep-blue smoothie is a detox powerhouse that can help you get back on the clean-eating track: Just one serving packs 50 percent of your daily requirement […]
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Raised on America’s first organic farm, Scratch author Maria Rodale learned how to make everyday favorites from, yes, scratch — the way you remember them; the way they turn out best.
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