Throughout history and even within the modern medical world, health practitioners have relied upon plant-based remedies to cure many common ailments. While most people tend to think of exotic greenery or special herbs as the key ingredients in these medicines, the truth is that flowers are also at the top of this list! In this manner, flowers can have many positive impacts on your health. Here are a few reasons why you should plant a flower garden now! Why Start a Flower Garden?There are many wonderful benefits associated with planting flower gardens. The act of gardening itself can help to improve...

Natural skin care is what the best of us aspire to in our daily diet and beautification rituals. Of course, certain ingredients are better than others – and today, we’re looking at those that start with the letter "C". Read below and find your way to beautiful skin with the benefits of these ingredients. Vitamin CVitamin C, present in citrus fruits and dark leafy greens, is an antioxidant, which protect skin against problem environmental influences like pollutants, UV rays and cigarette smoke. In addition to limiting damage by UV Rays and free radicals, doctors and researchers at the Linus Pauling...

In case you didn't know, last Saturday was National Frozen Yogurt Day - and if you didn't have a chance to get some, we're here to tell you why you should consider it (or not)! Read on to see why frozen yogurt has quickly become everyone's favorite and quickest growing trend and whether it's worth all the hype.After what many called a fad, the frozen yogurt business is still successful today and is constantly going against its obvious competitor: ice cream. But why has it remained so popular? And the better question: Is frozen yogurt really healthy for you? More...

January 21st is National Hugging Day, which got us thinking – if we want to improve our mind & body health, what impact does human touch have? What does a hug mean to the way we approach our day…or the way we finish it? Read on to see how the human touch and a warm bear hug could be just what you need to lift your mood and ease illness this winter season. According to Psychology Today, touch is what separates humans from other animals, and the lack of it can retard social & developmental capabilities. This can include tendencies...

Stress is a factor in everybody’s life and coping can be a struggle. Some periods of stress and anxiety render you too wired to sleep, too nauseous to eat, and even too unfocused to solve your problems. As frustrating as it can feel, it’s usually manageable – but when the holidays hit, it can become overwhelming. Read on to see how you can manage your stress with scent this holiday season. Stress can begin with losing sleep, which is often indicative of being overworked and anxious. These feelings then bleed into other areas of your life, causing you to act...

Cranberries are a standby at many holiday meals, but can they be more a delicious sauce or festive scent? This nutrient-packed, shiny red fruit says yes! Whether you need them to work for your health or for the holidays, you can’t go wrong with having cranberries on hand. Because cranberries are a food rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients (naturally occurring, plant-based chemicals) they are great for your health in a lot of different ways. For example, proanthocyanidins (PACs) are one of the many phytonutrients that enable the elimination of free radicals from your cells. Their ability to bond with collagen...

Obviously, you've already purchased most of your holiday gifts at Real Purity - but is it possible to find eco-friendly gifts for anyone still left on your shopping list? Absolutely! Retailers are realizing that more and more shoppers care about buying green products, and there's a plethora of e-commerce sites for you to explore that are both convenient and eco-friendly. See below for some eco-friendly gift ideas to consider for the holiday season.Gifts for kids and babies: The Magic Cabin has a large selection of green toys such as the Grow-with-me Rocking Horse made from eco-friendly rubber wood and The Treefort Kitmade from salvaged tree branches. Uncle Goose is...

Whether it’s something we want or not, women often link success with a desire to succeed both outside the home and within it. We want to look younger, keep the house clean, succeed professionally and do everything else on the side – which often includes our self-care. Unfortunately, this desire to triumph can then overwhelm us, keeping us in "work-mode" all day and ultimately leading to a weakening of our overall health. Though many women associate success with ambition, stamina and discipline, ironically it is these traits that can sabotage our chance at victory. By sacrificing their self-care, women “succeed”...

Thanksgiving is a time for food & family, so why not complement your cooking with a little Thanksgiving craft time too? The first of our Thanksgiving crafts looks great on the wall. The Paper Plate Turkey Wreath from A Mommy's Adventures uses a paper plate, construction paper and glue. Older kids can easily complete the entire project themselves, and the little ones will love sticking on the paper loops to form the wreath. Saratoga Mama has many Thanksgiving craft ideas as well. We love the Woven Placemat made from fall-colored sheets of foam. If you want other dining ideas for your Thanksgiving table, you...